Sakamoto Ryoma is one of the key figures of the Meiji government in Japan. I’d heard about him a lot, but wasn’t very familiar. Visiting this museum helped me learn more about his life and history, and it even inspired me to read more about him after I got home!
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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
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A museum dedicated to the fats of Sakamoto Ryoma, a hero of Kochi who lived during the Bakumatsu period.
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Get a real feel for the person himself via the exhibits of personal letters exchanged with Sakamoto Ryoma himself.
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Dotted with spots where you can snap a shot with Sakamoto Ryoma.
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The view from the roof of the sprawling Pacific Ocean is truly unforgettable.
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The main building, a symbol of Katsurahama (right) and new museum building (left).
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Filled with displays of important documents like letters passed to Sakamoto himself.
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Filled with plenty of bells and whistles like fun animations to recreate the look and feel of a ship’s hull.
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Videos and more detailing an easy-to-digest history.
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Filled with plenty of photo spots to commemorate your trip.
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Views across the Pacific from the roof.
Reviews
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The museum has the most complete collection of Sakamoto Ryoma's letters and manuscripts, including some rare plans related to overthrowing the shogunate. Really precious.
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
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9:00am - 5:00pm
* Check the official website for more details. - Admission
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For scheduled exhibits: 900yen (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)