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Kochi Castle
Kochi Castle · 高知城
Explore Kochi Castle’s surviving Edo-period keep and Honmaru palace, including historic interiors in the keep and Kaitokukan. Climb for city views and walk the surrounding park.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Individual admission to the keep, Kaitokukan, Higashi-Tamon and corridor gate costs JPY 500 for ages 18 and over. Under-18s enter free with age proof such as a student card. Combined Kochi Castle Museum of History tickets are separate.
Opening hours and closed days
The keep and Kaitokukan open from 09:00–17:00, with admission until 16:30. They close from 26 December–1 January. Events may extend hours.
What can I see at Kochi Castle?
Historic architecture and city views
See the keep and Honmaru palace together for Edo-period castle architecture. City views from the keep complement the buildings.
How to get to Kochi Castle
From Kochi-Ekimae, take a Harimayabashi-bound tram, change there towards Ino and alight at Kochijo-Mae. Walk up through park to keep; the route has steps.
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Before you visit
Walk uphill to the keep
After Kochijo-Mae, walk up through park to keep. The route has steps; allow walking after the tram when aiming for last admission.
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Questions about Kochi Castle
Are there steps on the way to Kochi Castle’s keep?
Yes, slopes and steps. To avoid stairs, check officially accessible sections before visiting.
Sources and dates checked
- Kochi Castle historic buildings and keep views ·
- Current fees and closures ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Check tram routes ·
- Tram transfer guide ·
- Kochi Castle ascent, steps and slopes ·
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