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Kochi Castle
Kochi Castle · 高知城
Kochi Castle retains its Edo-period keep and Honmaru palace. Explore the historic buildings in the keep and Kaitokukan, then look out over Kochi from the keep. You can also walk in the surrounding park.
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Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission to the keep, Kaitokukan, Higashi-Tamon and corridor gate costs ¥500 for visitors aged 18 and over. Under-18s enter free with proof of age, such as a student card. Combined admission with Kochi Castle Museum of History is separate.
Opening hours
The keep and Kaitokukan open 09:00–17:00, with entry until 16:30. They close from 26 December to 1 January. Hours may be extended during events.
What to see at Kochi Castle
Historic architecture and city views
Explore the keep and Honmaru palace for a look at an Edo-period castle. From the keep, enjoy views over Kochi alongside the historic architecture.
How to get to Kochi Castle
From Kochi-Ekimae, take a tram to Harimayabashi. Change there to an Ino-bound tram and get off at Kochijo-Mae. Walk uphill through the castle park to the keep; the route includes steps.
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Before you visit
Walk uphill to the keep
After leaving the tram at Kochijo-Mae, you still need to walk uphill through the park to the keep. The route includes steps, so allow time for this walk when planning around last admission.
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Questions about Kochi Castle
Are there steps on the way to Kochi Castle’s keep?
The route to the keep includes steps and slopes. If you need to avoid steps, check accessible sections in the official accessibility guide first.
Official sources
- Kochi Castle’s historic buildings and keep views ·
- Current admission and closures ·
- Official sources ·
- Official sources ·
- Official sources ·
- Check tram routes ·
- Tram transfer information ·
- Kochi Castle approaches, steps and slopes ·
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