What other travelers are saying about Kochi Castle
An exhaustive climb to the top with 3-4 flights of very STEEP and NARROW stairs... NOT RECOMMENDED for older people.
The castle interior itself is very interesting.. with a diorama showing you life in the olden days.
Worth visiting and worth the climb to the top floor for the amazing 360 views. Watch your cap and your head as the winds there can be very strong!
Remove shoes and store in a locker before you enter.
There were other tourists around on a weekday in mid December but not too crowded.
The best time to visit Kochi Castle is during the spring (March to May) for cherry blossoms or autumn (October to November) for fall foliage. Both seasons offer beautiful scenery around the castle.
Yes, photography is allowed inside Kochi Castle, but the use of flash and tripods may be restricted in certain areas.
Due to its historical structure, Kochi Castle has limited accessibility for wheelchairs, particularly in the main keep. However, the grounds and some lower parts of the castle are more accessible.
Yes, there is a parking lot near Kochi Castle. However, it may be limited, so arriving early or using public transportation is recommended.
Kochi Castle is easily accessible by tram from JR Kochi Station. Take the tram bound for Harimayabashi and get off at Kochijo-mae stop, which is a short walk from the castle.
Kochi Castle is on the hilltop of Kochi Park. We have to walk up the hill and walk up to the top floors if you want to see all the levels of the Kochi Castle. The views from the top of the castle are beautiful. However, the stairs are very narrow and straight. You need good physical strength to handle the climbing.
Would really recommend this as a sightseeing attraction. Rich history and impressive castle and grounds especially for a regional town. 500 yen entry. Don’t need to reserve before entry.
PLEASE NOTE there are many steps leading up the castle and also inside the castle. Would not recommend if you have trouble with steps although the view from ground level is also beautiful.
The icon of Kochi - Kochi Castle is recognized as one of the national buildings in Japan. The castle was rebuilt a few hundred years ago as the original building was destroyed by war.
- There are multiple levels in the castle keep, and there are introductions about everything of the castle including it’s history, how it was built, special features to aid battles, as well as other castles in Japan.
- You are advised to climb up to the top level of the castle keep through the steep stairs to enjoy a magnificent 360-degree view of Kochi city.
We visited Kochi castle whilst on vacation work family. Beware, there are many steps to get up to the summit. Before you go inside you must remove your shoes, they gave a shoe storage area. Then equally challenging steps inside the castle. To get up to the top floors the steps are at least double to triple a normal step. So cool to see when you reach the top though! There are also cool models and artifacts as you go up each floor.
