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Kochi Prefectural Museum of History (Oko Castle Site)

Kochi Prefectural Museum of History (Oko Castle Site)

高知県立歴史民俗資料館(岡豊城跡)

Kochi · Shikoku

The Kochi Prefectural Museum of History stands on Mount Oko in Nankoku city, inside the earthworks of Oko Castle. One gallery is devoted to the Chosokabe clan, who ruled Tosa from this castle, and another traces the prefecture's history and daily life from prehistory to the present. The surrounding castle site is a National Historic Site with walking paths over the ramparts and baileys.

Why it's hidden

A castle that left only earthworks, so nobody stops — but the whole Chosokabe story is told on the spot it happened.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Regular exhibition: adults 18 and over 500 yen (groups of 20 or more 400 yen). During special exhibitions: 700 yen (groups 560 yen). High school students and younger free.
Nearest station
Tosa-Otsu Station
Website
kochi-rekimin.jp

Today

9:00–17:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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historymuseumcastlewalking

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