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Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum · 高知県立坂本龍馬記念館
Explore Ryoma’s life and late-Edo history through the museum’s exhibits. Visit the new and main buildings to learn about his era. Afterwards, continue to Katsurahama for a walk beside the sea.
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Visitor information
Admission
Admission for ages 18 and older is ¥900 during special exhibitions or ¥500 otherwise. High-school students and younger enter free. Special exhibitions have no separate lower permanent-exhibition-only rate.
Opening hours
Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. The museum opens year-round, though some galleries close during exhibition changes. The facility recommends about 90 minutes for both the new and main buildings.
What to see at Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Ryoma’s life and late-Edo history
Follow Ryoma’s life through the bakumatsu, or final years of the Edo period. The official guide recommends about 90 minutes for both buildings, useful when planning time to read the exhibits.
How to get to Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Take the MY Yu Bus to Ryoma Kinenkan-mae and walk uphill to the museum. For wheelchair use, boarding/alighting locations and slopes vary by bus direction; check official bus guidance and ask the museum about the route.
Visiting tips
Some galleries close during exhibition changes
Even when the museum is open, individual galleries may close for exhibition changes. Check exhibition dates and gallery closure notices for your travel date if there is a particular display you want to see.
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Tickets for Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
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Questions about Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Is permanent-exhibition-only admission cheaper during special exhibitions?
There is no separate lower permanent-exhibition-only rate during special exhibitions. Prices depend on whether a special exhibition is running, so check dates and admission for your visit.
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