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Katsurahama Beach

Katsurahama Beach

桂浜

Katsurahama is a scenic beach facing the Pacific Ocean in the south of Kochi City. In the past it was a popular place for viewing the moon. A statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, a famous figure in Japan's modernization, stands on a hill above the beach. Near the beach there are the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum, a small aquarium and souvenir shops.

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Visitor information

Getting there

About 30 minutes by car from Kochi Station. Local buses to "Katsurahama" leave from Minami Harimayabashi bus stop.

The bus ride from Kochi Station takes about 35 minutes.

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

Good to know

  • Swimming is not possible because the sea here is rough.
  • There is an aquarium by the sea with sea lion shows.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Swimming is not possible at Katsurahama because of rough waters; it is a beach for walking and viewing.
  • Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
  • Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
  • 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 Katsurahama Beach

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 Katsurahama Beach

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: 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): city.kochi.kochi.jp, japan.travel