Let's walk to Katsurahama
Katsurahama, located in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, is a scenic beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is one of the most scenic spots in Japan, known as a place related to Ryoma Sakamoto, a scholar at the end of the Edo period.
1. Notable Topics in 2026
Katsurahama Aquarium Memorial Year: 2026 is a commemorative year that overlaps the 95th anniversary of the establishment, the 50th anniversary of the reef breeding, and the official mascot Otodochan 10 years old.
New spot "Kochi Lighthouse Plaza": At a height of about 40 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean.
First Sunrise: Many tourists visited on New Year's Day in 2026, and the beautiful first sunrise around 7: 15 am became a hot topic.
2. Classic highlights
Statue of Ryoma Sakamoto: This is a 13.5m tall (including the pedestal) huge bronze statue that looks at the Pacific Ocean. Every year, in spring and autumn, an event "Great Approach to Ryoma" is held where you can look at the sea from the same perspective as Ryoma from a special observatory.
Katsurahama Park "Umi no Terrace": Since its renovation in 2023, it has been gaining popularity as a commercial area where you can enjoy souvenirs and Kochi gourmet.
Katsurahama Aquarium: It is a cozy aquarium that is close to creatures, nicknamed "Hamasui." You can experience feeding sea lions and sea lions.
3. Basic Information
Access: About 70 minutes by "MY Yu Bus" or about 30 minutes by "Tosaden Kotsu Bus" from JR Kochi Station.
Strolling: The coast of white sand blue pine that spreads between Ryuzumisaki and Ryuo Misaki has been sung in "Yosakoi Bushi" as a "moon spot" since ancient times.
😱 in the second half of the good scene I got Gabi again... Well, it's a waste, the original picture is not very much, but it will be like this when you upload it, especially when mixing photos and switching scenes There is a tendency
My beloved daily life Declaration to enjoy 2026 Katsurahama Beach # gopro
桂浜は高知の代表的な観光地であり、歩いて自然と歴史を感じられる場所です。私も過去に桂浜を訪れ、まずは龍頭岬と龍王岬の間の白砂青松の海岸をゆっくり散策しました。海風を感じながら、遠くに広がる太平洋を眺める時間は何物にも代えがたい癒やしです。 2026年に完成した高知灯台前広場は海抜約40mの高さから広大な海原を一望でき、新たな絶景スポットとして人気が高まっています。私も展望広場から見た日の入りや日の出は圧巻で、写真撮影にも最適です。また、桂浜水族館ではトドやアシカのエサやり体験ができ、子どもから大人まで楽しめるアットホームな雰囲気が魅力的でした。 画像からも感じられるように、「GoPro」で撮影した映像で見る海の景色は地球が丸く見える不思議な感覚が味わえます。これは魚眼レンズ独特の効果ですが、自然の雄大さを改めて実感できます。桂浜周辺の散歩は土産物店や「海のテラス」エリアも充実しており、高知の名物グルメを楽しみながら歩くのがおすすめです。 そして、歩き疲れたら海津見神社にも足を延ばしてみてください。ここからの眺望も素晴らしく、歴史と自然が融合した穏やかな空間を体験できます。ゆったりと歩きながら、幕末の志士・坂本龍馬に思いを馳せるのもまた一興です。 桂浜はアクセスもしやすく、JR高知駅からバスで簡単に訪れることが可能。2026 年の記念イヤーや新スポット誕生で、さらに魅力が増した桂浜をぜひ歩いて、自然と歴史、そして地元グルメを堪能してください。
