Kochi Castle was originally constructed in 1603 by Yamauchi Kazutoyo, the first lord of the Tosa Domain. The castle burned down in a major fire in 1727 but was reconstructed around 25 years ...

Kochi Prefecture is a treat for history buffs and culturally curious explorers looking for castles, temples and shrines. Kochi Castle. Located in the heart of Kochi City, Kochi Castle has been ...

Kochi Castle, dating back to the 17th century, is the only castle in Japan that still has its original tower and main keep. Biking through the Shikoku Karsts The Uryu Falls in Niyodogawacho With ...

Visit Kochi Castle And Shikoku's Art Mecca, Naoshima. If you want to see another authentic Japanese castle that's not a reconstruction, head to Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku.

Kochi City has partnered with teamLab, an art collective famous for its museum, teamLab Borderless, to produce a unique interactive art experience at 400-year-old Kochi Castle. The exhibition is open ...

The elegant Kochi Castle is one of Japan's few remaining original castles, offering a glimpse into the country's feudal past amid a modern cityscape. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access.

At around 2:30 p.m., the specimen tree in the Sannomaru, the largest terrace of Kochi Castle, was confirmed to have more than five blossoms -- the standard for declaring official flowering, the ...

Blossoms are seen on a Somei Yoshino cherry tree on the grounds of Kochi Castle in the city of Kochi on March 15, 2018. The tree is officially the first to bloom in Japan this year.

Kochi Castle, one of the city's most popular tourist sites. Fanning tourism beyond the city. Prefectural officials are delighted with the influx of short-stay visitors, ...