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Godaisan (Godaisan Park)
One of the city’s best viewpoints, packed with sightseeing highlights.
Spreading across Mount Godaisan in southeastern Kochi City, this park is a beloved place for locals to relax. Known for its azaleas, it fills with delicate, vivid blooms in season. Visitors can also enjoy seasonal flowers year-round, including cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and camellias.
It is also famous as one of the city’s top viewpoints, with a stunning panorama of downtown Kochi and the waters of Urado Bay stretching out below. The view lets you experience the unique geography of Kochi, where the city center and the sea sit remarkably close together. The scenery from the observation terrace installed in 2022 is also excellent.
At the summit stands Chikurinji Temple, said to have been founded in 724, the first year of the Jinki era, by the monk Gyoki at the imperial request of Emperor Shomu. Designated as Temple No. 31 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, it welcomes many worshippers throughout the year. Other highlights are scattered throughout the area, including the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden and memorial facilities, built to honor the achievements of Dr. Tomitaro Makino, a world-renowned botanist who was the first in Japan to give scientific names to plants.
Highlights
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A relaxing green space for locals on Mount Godaisan in southeastern Kochi City.
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One of the city’s best viewpoints, offering a sweeping panorama of downtown Kochi and the waters of Urado Bay below.
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There is plenty to see, including Chikurinji Temple, Temple No. 31 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden.
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In October 2026, Soramian, a new observation facility with panoramic views of downtown Kochi and Urado Bay, is scheduled to open.
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Take in the waterfront scenery of Urado Bay alongside the city skyline
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The sparkling night view of downtown Kochi is also romantic
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The view from the observation terrace newly added in 2022 is also spectacular
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No.
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Are there restrooms?
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There are two locations in the park. (Sannodai Parking Lot, Gonodai Parking Lot)
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Are there smoking areas?
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No.
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Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
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Next to the park are Chikurinji Temple, Temple No. 31 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, and the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden, which honors the achievements of Dr. Tomitaro Makino.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 五台山（五台山公園）
- Postal Code
- 781-8126
- Address
- Gyuko, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
- Phone
- 088-882-8143 (River and Park Management Division, Kochi Civil Engineering Office, Kochi Prefecture)
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- Open for strolling at any time
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- From JR Kochi Station, take the MY Yu Bus bound for Katsurahama for Approx. 20 minutes, get off at Godaisan Observatory, and walk a short distance
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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