Kochi Castle History Museum

Kōchi Castle Museum of History

Located close to the moat of Kōchi Castle, the upper floors of the museum offer a fine view over the castle. The museum itself is a beautiful example of modern Japanese architecture using traditional materials such as stone and tile.

The exhibits explain the history of Kōchi city, its castle, and the main characters involved. Some of the exhibits are labelled in English.

  • Kochi Castle Museum of History stairs
  • Kochi Castle Museum of History exterior
  • Kochi Castle Museum of History interior materials
  • Kochi Castle Museum of History helmet
  • Kochi Castle Museum of History foreigner's hat
  • Kochi Castle Museum of History corridor
  • Kochi Castle Museum of History ballet poster
  • Kochi Castle Museum of History armour exhibit

Information

Name in Japanese: 高知城歴史博物館
Pronunciation: kōchee-jō rekishee haku-butsu-kan
Address: 780-0842 Kōchi-ken, Kōchi-shi, Ōtesuji, Japan

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