Kochi Castle Museum of History

Kochi Castle Museum of History

Kochi Castle Museum of History
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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4.0 of 5 bubbles75 reviews
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Lara N
Takamatsu, Japan146 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 • Family
This museum is well-arranged and has a few interactive displays, but probably is not very exciting for younger visitors. However, it is very interesting to history buffs because it contains many documents about everyday life from the castle, such as resumes of samurai retainers, payroll listings, and messages from afar. There are a few preserved pieces of armor and surcoats, but a fun detail is a free area where you can take photos using replicas of the ones in the displays. Those photos make a great souvenir of your visit to Kochi!
Written 12 November 2018
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Mark B
Dysart, Australia111 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Couples
On a cruise to japan my wife and i visited this location in conjunction with a bus tour it is certainly a nice location and a great view of the castle from the second floor
Written 25 August 2018
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Darren L
Queenstown, MD888 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
The museum is not large as it is only on the 3rd floor and all the labels were in Japanese only. You can try to power through with google translate app or similar. Would at most allot 30 mins.
Written 15 March 2024
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David B
Delray Beach, FL1,107 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Might be worth a look for nonJapanese tourists, certainly worth a look if you or your partner read Japanese . There were some stamps and astronmy cards for kids, but it probably is not the best place for younger, nonJapanese tourists. There are restrooms, seating, vending machines and a gift shop at the ground level before paid entry as well as some touristy videos so it can be a cooler resting place after a Kochi castle climb.
Written 11 September 2019
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TimboAU1
Sydney, Australia189 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019
This museum is housed in a brilliantly designed building with a true focus on Japanese style with a modern eye. The exhibition is based on the history of the now called Kochi area and provides an excellent information base for better understanding the great history of the region and in part Japan. Suggest you take the audio option so to gain a clearer understanding, it is free with the 1,000 yen deposit returned when handing back the unit. The interior use of timber on wall in the stairs area is great as well as the use of concrete and steel in the building itself. Not the cheapest of entrance charge, approximately 700 yen, but I considered it worth the cost just for seeing inside the building let alone the great exhibition display. Can happily recommend you visit.
Written 30 April 2019
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Jane D
Melbourne, Australia187 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Couples
The architecture of this museum is striking but we were very disappointed in the actual displays, which are minimal. Signage is in Japanese but we were told afterwards that there are headphones with English translations/explanations. The highlight is the view of the castle itself.
Written 2 December 2018
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Peter S
Brisbane, Australia226 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Couples
Not very interesting as most of the displays were in Japanese. We asked for an English guide book but this did not help much either.
There are 3 floors but you have to pay to visit the 3 rd floor where most of the displays are. Maybe worth a quick visit.
Written 11 July 2018
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York4,657 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Solo
This museum has some interesting exhibits on the history of the city and the castle. Don't miss the viewing gallery for a great view of the castle.
Written 22 June 2018
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Shlomi T
Nagano, Japan1,377 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Friends
Very interesting and the building is beautiful
absolutely beautiful architecture of the museum building.
Written 13 May 2017
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