Katsurahama: Highlights, the Sakamoto Ryoma Statue, Time Required, and Access

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Highlights of Katsurahama Beach
Basic Information about Katsurahama
Access to Katsurahama

Highlights of Katsurahama Beach

A coast known for moon viewing

Katsurahama has long been known as a famous place for viewing the moon, and it is also sung about in the folk song “Yosakoi Bushi”: “Let us show you Misonose～open Urado～the famous place of the moon～Katsurahama.”

This is a view of the coastline lined with breakwaters and the Pacific Ocean from elevated ground near Katsurahama Beach.

Sakamoto Ryoma Bronze Statue

This enormous bronze statue of Sakamoto Ryoma stands facing the vast Pacific Ocean. Dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, with his hands tucked into his sleeves and his gaze fixed on the distance, he appears to merge with the landscape of Katsurahama.

Kochi Prefectural Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum

Image: 京浜にけ / Wikimedia Commons (Copyrighted free use, cropped, resized, and sharpened)The Kochi Prefectural Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum stands on high ground in Katsurahama Park. Through Ryoma’s letters, related materials, and exhibits on the history of the end of the shogunate, you can trace his life and the changes of the period. If you plan to visit the museum in addition to the coast and the statue, it is best to allow separate time for it.

See the article below for highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access to the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum in Kochi Prefecture.

Kochi Prefectural Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum: Highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and access

This guide explains highlights such as Ryoma Sakamoto’s letters, materials from the end of the shogunate, and exhibits related to John Manjiro, along with opening hours, admission fees, and access, based on official information as of 2026 9.

Basic Information about Katsurahama

The information below was checked against official sources on September 19, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.

🔗 Official information: You can check the features, location, and transportation information for Katsurahama Park.

桂浜公園 - 観光情報サイト - 高知市ホームページ（観光企画課）
www.city.kochi.kochi.jp
📍 Location: Urado, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
🕒 Visiting time: You can walk along the outdoor coastline and through the park. The museum, shops, and parking lot within the park have separate operating hours.
💶 Admission: Walking through Katsurahama Park and along the coast is free. Paid facilities such as museums and the parking lot require separate fees.
⏱️ Time required: The standard walking route recommended by Kochi City is 1.2 km and takes approximately 60 minutes.⚠️ If you plan to view the exhibits at the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum or visit facilities in the park, allow additional time.

Access to Katsurahama

MY Yu Bus

From Kōchi Tabi Hiroba by the south exit of JR Kōchi Station, take the MY Yu Bus and get off at Katsurahama. From the bus stop, walk to the entrance of Katsurahama Park, then follow the signs through the park to the coast, the Sakamoto Ryoma statue, and the memorial museum on the hill. The park has slopes and stairs, so checking the places you want to visit and the return bus timetable beforehand makes it easier to get around. The bus can also be used when visiting Chikurinji Temple and Makino Botanical Garden on the same day.