What other travelers are saying about The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
The museum is located a bit far, about a 30 minute bus ride, from the kochi station. The bus arrives only one time every hour, so you'll have to check the bus schedule beforehand.
The museum itself was spectacular. Even if I went as someone with 0 knowledge about Sakamoto Ryoma, I was able to understand what he did and how that was incredible.
I would say the exhibition is entertaining yet understandable. I certainly understood that Ryoma san was important in the contribution of returning the political powers back to the Japanese Tennou and was an important guide to Japan modern political structures.
The staff were also nice. I asked for a exchange in money for the upcoming bus ride as I ran out of 1000yen bills. They were so kind and gentle and we're willing to provide the service. It was overall a relaxing experience.
The observation site at the top of the museum allowed us to see the Pacific Ocean and saw some whirls that we weren't able to see in Takamatsu. Spectacular view.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the museum typically has parking facilities nearby. However, availability may vary depending on the day and time of your visit. It's advisable to check ahead or consider public transportation options.
Early mornings or weekdays are generally less crowded, offering a quieter and more immersive experience. Spring and autumn are particularly pleasant seasons to visit, with mild weather and beautiful surroundings.
While photography is generally permitted in designated areas, flash photography and video recording may have restrictions to ensure the preservation of delicate artifacts and exhibits.
Yes, the museum provides restroom facilities for visitors. These are conveniently located within the museum premises for easy access during your visit.
Even though I am not fluent in Japanese, they have enough English sprinkled into the museum for English speakers to enjoy the museum and get the most important information. Not worth it to come on its own, but if you have the My-Yu pass, definitely come by! The roof has one of the best views in the area too
Sakamoto Ryoma was an important person in Japan history. There are exhibitions about the story and replicas of letters in the museum. We spent about 1 hour in this spot.
A good compact sized museum that is dedicated to Sakamoto Ryoma a Shogun who played an important role in the Edo period.
There are bits and pieces of English descriptions however it’s not really enough to completely immerse yourself in the history. It’ll take around 45mins-1hour to finish the viewing. Sadly the video demonstrations are in Japanese with Japanese subtitles.
Interesting Museum with history of Mr Sakamoto Ryoma - recently renovated with lots of cute cartoons to brighten up the short life of Mr Ryoma. Most exhibits in Japanese with English translation. Museum has a great view of the coast at the roof top - great for selfies. Get the Day Pass for MyBus - 50% discount for overseas visitors 🤣I would recommend it for any visitors to Kochi. U can take a short walk down the beach after the Museum visit. Great place to cool down n relax.
