Katsurahama Beach & Sakamoto Ryoma Statue
桂浜・坂本龍馬像
A crescent-shaped beach between Ryūzu and Ryūō Capes, where the statue of Ryōma gazing out over the Pacific is Kochi’s most classic image.
Katsurahama is a famous moon-viewing spot in Tosa folk songs. Its bow-shaped sandy beach lies between two headlands, and pine groves, five-coloured sand and Pacific waves make up a sweeping scene. The Sakamoto Ryōma statue on Ryūzu Cape stands about 5.3 metres tall (about 13.5 metres including the pedestal). Built in 1928 with funds raised by local young people, it faces the Pacific. On Ryūō Cape, a vermilion bridge leads to Kaisuga Shrine, and there is a small Katsurahama Aquarium by the shore. Strong rip currents mean swimming is banned year-round. It is about 35 minutes from Kochi Station by MY Yu Bus or prefectural bus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
- Chikurinji Temple & Mount Godai Observatory
- Makino Botanical Garden
- Harimaya Bridge
- Kochi Sunday Market
- Hirome Market
- Kochi Castle
- Ryugado Cave