What other travelers are saying about Kochi Castle
It’s pretty but super far!!! Went twice and with different weather (rainy and sunny) and it was total hell! You gotta climb the hill and then lots and lots of stairs. Also, inside you must go barefoot and the stairs are impossible to climb safely, they’re tiny, horizontal and it’s specially dangerous because it’s packed. You must avoid if you have children, are older and/or are fat cause it’s truly impossible and inaccessible.
Simply gorgeous castle, we didn't go inside (we had already climbed up and down Osaka Castle's 7 flights, and several temples by that time), but the surrounding grounds around the wall were enough for me and my husband.
Please note, you don't need the same birdseye Pic for fb/IG as thousands of others to post. Take the road less traveled and see a quieter version of an historic site. Beside most - not all - castles are replicas, so you're not standing in the footsteps of those passed. There are so many nooks of beauty in Japan, enjoy your own tailored experience!
We were there 2:30 Wednesday. It was not crowded, and access to the top of the tower was easy and not congested. The stairs (especially the 1st set) are quite steep. Unlike many other temples & castles here, they have free lockable lockers for you to put your shoes in. There is no need to be carrying an extra bag around with you. The castle is filled with interesting boards in Japanese & English explaining the history.
It was so hot but worth it. Had already done Himeji but this was less crowded. 200 steps up and more inside for the 6 floors. (there is a slope that you can use as well.) But I enjoyed the castle and the grounds.
What a sight to see, a very old castle built in 1600. Imagine touching the castle knowing people from the 1600 built it. Get ready to climb steep stairs and low ceiling. You have to remove your shoes to tour the inside of the castle. Don't worry, the floor is padded most of the time and smoothed wood floors.
