The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum

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The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum

Home to rare documents detailing the life and works of Sakamoto Ryoma.

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Sakamoto Ryoma is a local patriot who had a large hand in reinstating imperial rule via the Meiji government, as well as mediating the Satsuma-Choshu alliance during the Bakumatsu period, the end of the feudal shogunate era. At this memorial hall the rich history and life works of Sakamoto Ryoma towards the end of the Bakumatsu era can be experience through all the thrills of sound and animation.

Inside the museum you’ll find a number of exhibits, showing precious documents and personal letters that even fans new and old will find fascinating. The letters show a very intimate discourse as he shared humor with friends and family, as well as his true thoughts regarding a new Japan and its policies.

In addition there’s the remarkable statue of Sakamoto Ryoma as created by master craftsman Kakiemon Sakaida the 12th, and even a pistol in the same model and make as the one Ryoma used.

At the Umi no Mieru Gallery you’ll find several different exhibits on display by the swooping view of the Pacific Ocean. Once you venture to the roof, you’ll find a view unlike any other and the fresh sea breeze to greet you.

Four times a year there are scheduled events, bringing in new sights to enjoy when you visit.

Highlights

  • A museum dedicated to the fats of Sakamoto Ryoma, a hero of Kochi who lived during the Bakumatsu period.
  • Get a real feel for the person himself via the exhibits of personal letters exchanged with Sakamoto Ryoma himself.
  • Dotted with spots where you can snap a shot with Sakamoto Ryoma.
  • The view from the roof of the sprawling Pacific Ocean is truly unforgettable.

Photos

  • The main building, a symbol of Katsurahama (right) and new museum building (left).

    The main building, a symbol of Katsurahama (right) and new museum building (left).

  • Filled with displays of important documents like letters passed to Sakamoto himself.

    Filled with displays of important documents like letters passed to Sakamoto himself.

  • Filled with plenty of bells and whistles like fun animations to recreate the look and feel of a ship’s hull.

    Filled with plenty of bells and whistles like fun animations to recreate the look and feel of a ship’s hull.

  • Videos and more detailing an easy-to-digest history.

    Videos and more detailing an easy-to-digest history.

  • Filled with plenty of photo spots to commemorate your trip.

    Filled with plenty of photo spots to commemorate your trip.

  • Views across the Pacific from the roof.

    Views across the Pacific from the roof.

Reviews

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  • 劉家芳

    坂本龍馬是日本明治政府重要人物之一,常常聽到,原本不熟悉來到此博物館對此歷史人物更近一步了解,也讓我回去之後閱讀他的相關書籍!

  • 劉淑娟

    博物館內擁有最齊全的坂本龍馬書信手稿館藏哦,內容含推翻幕府的ㄧ些相關計畫哦很珍貴

Details

Name in Japanese
高知県立坂本龍馬記念館
Postal Code
781-0262
Address
830 Urado-shiroyama, Kochi City, Kochi
Telephone
088-841-0001
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
9:00am-5:00pm
* Check the official website for more details.
Admission
For scheduled exhibits: 700yen (between new exhibits:500yen), students high school aged and younger are admitted for free.
* Check the official website for more details.
Access
from JR Kochi Station take a Tosaden Kotsu Bus bound for Katsurahama for approx 34 min. Get off at Ryoma Kinenkan Mae to arrive.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)