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Katsurahama Beach
桂浜Kochi · Shikoku
Crescent-shaped Pacific-facing beach at the tip of the Urado Peninsula, long celebrated as a moon-viewing spot in the Tosa folk song Yosakoi Bushi. Site of a 13.5m bronze statue (1928) of Kochi native and Bakumatsu-era hero Sakamoto Ryoma, overlooking the ocean from Ryuzu Cape, plus Katsurahama Aquarium and the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 2,900 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Beach and statue viewing are free; Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum ¥500 (¥900 during special exhibitions); paid parking ¥400.
- Nearest station
- JR Kochi Station
- Website
- katsurahama-park.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursAdmission
- Beach and statue viewing are free; Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum ¥500 (¥900 during special exhibitions); paid parking ¥400.
Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
~30-35 min by Tosaden Kotsu or MY-YU tourist bus from JR Kochi Station / Minami-Harimayabashi; no train station on-site.
Tags
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