KOCHI PREFECTURE
Kochi Prefecture is located on the south coast of Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's Big 4 islands. The capital of Kochi Prefecture is Kochi City.
Kochi Prefecture is a very rural prefecture with 40% of the population living in the capital city of Kochi.
KOCHI PREFECTURE MAP
KOCHI PREFECTURE ATTRACTIONS
KOCHI MAIN CITIES and TOWNS | |
Kochi City is the capital of Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. Kochi is located at the head of Urado Bay on an alluvial plain. The major attraction of Kochi is Kochi Castle which is the only Japanese Castle which retains both an original keep and palace. | |
KOCHI CASTLES | |
Kochi Castle is located in the city of Kochi on the island of Shikoku. Kochi Castle was completed in 1611, however this structure burnt down in 1727. Kochi Castle was then rebuilt in the same style in 1753. Significant restoration work was carried out between 1948 and 1959. Kochi Castle is the only Japanese Castle which retains both an original keep and palace. | |
Urado Castle was a hilltop style Japanese Castle located at the entrance to Urado Bay in Kochi City Kochi Prefecture. Urado Castle was used by Chosokabe Motochika for a period after 1591. In 1600 the Chosokabe lost the battle of Sekigahara and Urado Castle was awarded to Yamanouchi Kazutoyo, who only used it as his base for a few years while Kochi Castle was being rebuilt. Today only parts of walls and earthworks remain of the original Urado Castle. | |
KOCHI GARDENS and PARKS | |
Kagamino Park is located in Kami in Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. Kagamino Park is famous for its cherry blossom and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. | |
Makino Park is located in Sakawa Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. Makino Park is most famous for its cherry blossom and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. | |