Place to visit
Kōchi Castle, Japan: what it is and when to go
Kōchi Castle is a Japanese castle in Kōchi city (高知城) (Kōchi, Kōchi). Interests: History. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. It has articles in 20 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Japanese castle in Kōchi city · History
- Local name
- 高知城
- Where
- Japan · 1, 780-0850, 高知市, 高知県
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 185 km as the crow flies
- Website
- kochipark.jp
- Coordinates
- 33.56069, 133.53144
What it is and where
Kōchi Castle is a Japanese castle in Kōchi city (高知城) (Kōchi, Kōchi). It has articles in 20 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kōchi, Kōchi, where this site lists 34 more places to see, 594 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 33.56069, 133.53144; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 185 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kōchi Castle is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible10:00
- FebBest time10:48
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:44
- JunPossible14:13
- JulPossible14:01
- AugPossible13:15
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovBest time10:14
- DecPossible9:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kōchi Castle Museum of HistoryMuseum in Kōchi, Kōchi, Japan256 m
- Hirome MarketMarket in Obiya-machi, Kochi395 m
- Shikoku Pilgrimage 30th Zenraku-ji - 31st Chikurin-jiHiking4.3 km
- Chikurin-jiShingon temple in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 31 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage4.5 km
- Godai-sanMountain in Kōchi, Japan4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: History
- Mount Fuji: volcano in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan
- Kiyomizu-dera: Buddhist temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Himeji Castle: Japanese castle complex
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial: architectural structure
- Itsukushima Shrine: Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
- Kinkaku-ji: Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan
Every Japan place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kōchi Castle?
It is a Japanese castle in Kōchi city (高知城 in the local language). It has articles in 20 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kōchi Castle?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47.
How do you get to Kōchi Castle?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 185 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kōchi Castle Museum of History, Hirome Market, Shikoku Pilgrimage 30th Zenraku-ji - 31st Chikurin-ji. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Kōchi, Kōchi34 places to see in and around Kōchi, Kōchi, Japan: Kōchi Castle, Sakamoto Ryōma Memorial Museum, Zenjibu-ji. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- History500 places for history in Japan, from Mount Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own season by altitude
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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