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Kochi Castle

Kochi Castle

高知城

Kochi Castle stands on a hill in the center of Kochi City and is the symbol of the prefecture. It was first built in the early 1600s, and it is one of Japan's twelve castles with an original keep. It is the only castle in Japan where both the original keep and the main palace remain. From the top floor you can see a wide view over the city, and the grounds are popular for cherry blossoms in spring.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Open 9:00–17:00. No entry after 16:30.

Closed

Closed from December 26 to January 1.

Admission

Adults (18 and over) pay 500 yen. Visitors 17 and under enter free.

Getting there

About a 3-minute walk from Kochijyo-mae tram stop.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • Cherry blossoms are usually seen here from late March to early April.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The castle grounds are compact, so you can see them even when you are short on time.
  • In spring the grounds get busy with people enjoying the cherry blossoms.
  • Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
  • Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kochi and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Kochi

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:54
  2. Sunrise06:28
  3. Dhuhr11:51
  4. Asr14:49
  5. Maghrib17:11
  6. Isha18:35

Times are calculated for Kochi City. Times may differ elsewhere in Kochi.

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Places to pray near Kochi Castle

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Kochi Castle

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visitkochijapan.com, japan.travel