Kochi Castle (高知城), 2-1-1 Marunouchi (Tram to Kochi-jo Mae), ☎ +81 0888-24-5701, . 9AM-5PM. Kochi Castle is one of the few original white castles in Japan. Access to the castle grounds is free, and the entrance fee to enter the castle is well worthwhile.¥400. �
Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art (高知県立美術館), 353-2 Takasu (Tram to Kenritsu Bijutsukandori), ☎ +81 0888-66-8000, . 9AM-5PM. Art by Japanese and foreign artists, including Marc Chagall. Noh plays are held in the museum hall.¥:350 adults, ¥250 children. �
The My-Yu bus (MY遊バス) service runs from the north side of JR Kochi Station. Day passes are ¥900. The bus stops at 3 locations on Mt. Godaisan and continues on to Katsurahama (both below).
Mt. Godaisan. Godaisan Park is located near Chikurinji (竹林寺) (8:30AM-5PM), the 31st temple along the 88 Temple Pilgrimage. The park gives beautiful views of the city, and can be paired with a visit to the Makino Botanical Garden (below). �
Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden (高知県立牧野植物園), ☎ +81 0888-82-2601, . 9AM-5PM. Celebrating the life and career of Dr. Makino Tomitarou, this botanical garden covers six acres with more than 1,500 plants.¥500 adults, students free. �
If you've brought your swim trunks or surf board, Katsurahama (桂浜) is a popular beach on the south coast of the city.
Harimaya-Bashi (Harimaya bridge)
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