[Kochi ]7 recommended museums and art galleries worth seeing
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2022-09-15 Management office
Kochi is a tourist destination with a lot of nature, but also many artistic buildings and artistic spots. We will recommend some of the most spectacular museums and art galleries in the area, so please take a look.
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Kochi Prefectural Ryoma Sakamoto Memorial Museum
This museum is dedicated to Ryoma Sakamoto, a native of Kochi. Located near Katsurahama Beach, the museum offers a panoramic view of the beach from its rooftop and other locations. The museum is a must-see for Ryoma fans, as it contains many documents related to Kaientai and Ryoma. Statues of Ryoma, which can be found throughout Kochi, are also located in this memorial hall, and it is recommended to take a picture with the Ryoma statue. There is also a pistol of the same type that Ryoma is said to have been attacked with in the Teradaya Incident, as well as a treasured sword that is said to be associated with the legend.
Daruma sunset can be seen from the Memorial Hall.
The memorial is located near Katsurahama Beach, where you can also see Kochi's famous Daruma sunset reflected in the sea as the sun sets. The Daruma sunset is only seen during the winter season, so if you visit in winter, be sure to view it. Near the museum is Katsurahama Beach, where there is an aquarium, a statue of Ryoma on Katsurahama Beach, and other tourist attractions concentrated in one place, so please be sure to visit there.
"Facility Information "
Name: Kochi Prefectural Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Address: 830 Shiroyama, Urado, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, 781-0262
Phone number: 088-841-0001
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: 700 yen for 18 years and older
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This museum is all about Sakamoto Ryoma. A pistol of the same type that Ryoma is said to have been attacked with in the Teradaya Incident and a treasured sword that is said to have been used by him are also on display.
URL：https://ryoma-kinenkan.jp/
Sandy Beach Museum of Art
This sandy beach museum is famous for its T-shirt art. There is a T-shirt art exhibition in summer, a quilt exhibition in autumn, and a drift exhibition in winter. The beautiful sandy beach itself has already become a museum, and for the T-shirt art exhibition held during the GW season, more than 1,000 entries from all over Japan are printed on T-shirts and dried directly on the beach. Many people visit these exhibitions every year for sightseeing, and it has become a hot spot where visitors can see each and every carefully designed T-shirt, the overwhelming number of T-shirts and the beautiful scenery.
There are also a lot of events during the event!
During the exhibition, numerous events and stores are gathered together, allowing visitors to enjoy spending time together with art. The entire 4-kilometer stretch of Irino Beach is an art museum, and art can be found everywhere, so be sure to take your time and enjoy the sights. In addition to famous exhibitions, various events are held throughout the year, making this a must-see spot when you visit Kochi.
"Facility Information "
Name: Sunahama Art Museum
Address: Irino, Kuroshio-cho, Hata-gun, Kochi 789-1931
Phone number: 0880-43-4915
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space/Facilities: Although it is an art museum, there is no building, and the sandy beach of Irino Beach itself is an art museum, making it a novel art museum.
URL：http://sunabi.com/
Kami City Yanase Takashi Memorial Museum Anpanman Museum
Anpanman Museum is located in the memorial museum of Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman. Takashi Yanase was a picture book author, cartoonist, and the lyricist of "Palm of the Hand to the Sun ". The Anpanman Museum is among the museums dedicated to Yanase Takashi, a man of many talents. Other museums include the Poetry and Fairy Tale Picture Book Museum, the Yanase Takashi Memorial Museum Annex, and the Yanase Takashi Memorial Park, which is a recommended museum in Kochi where visitors can enjoy the Yanase Takashi world.
Anpanman was originally a picture book.
Anpanman, famous as an animated cartoon, originally started as a picture book and a picture story show. The museum also exhibits materials on the history of Anpanman. There are also statues of Anpanman and Giant Dadadan, and the area is all about Anpanman. Manholes in the city are also decorated with Anpanman, so it is recommended to look for Anpanman when you come here for sightseeing. There is also an Anpanman statue near the Harimaya Bridge, so please look for it.
"Facility Information "
Name: Kami Municipal Yanase Takashi Memorial Museum Anpanman Museum
Address：1224-2 Mirabu, Kouhoku-cho, Kami-shi, Kochi, 781-4212
Phone number: 0887-59-2300
Hours: 9:00-17:00 during summer vacation, 9:30-17:00 otherwise
Closed: Tuesday
Budget: Adults 700 yen / Junior and senior high school students 500 yen / Children 300 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This memorial museum is located in Kami City, the hometown of Takashi Yanase. The museum is also home to the Anpanman Museum, which is worth seeing.
URL：https://anpanman-museum.net/Yokoyama Ryuichi Memorial Manga Museum
This is a memorial museum for Ryuichi Yokoyama, a cartoonist famous for his cartoon "Fukuchan. In addition to Fukuchan, the museum also features a reproduction of Ryuichi Yokoyama's atelier, a peephole, trompe l'oeil pictures, and a collection of curiosities that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. Visitors can also play with Fuchu-chan and return to their childhood memories.
It is a maniacal manga museum and is highly recommended for its many highlights.
There is also a section where you can read manga and notice once again how interesting Fuchu-chan is.
The objects are also bold!
There are also hands-on activities such as making children's picture books, and events are held at the museum from time to time, making it a lively memorial center. It is a popular tourist destination that you will want to visit again and again.
This facility is a must for manga lovers, but even if you are not interested in manga, there are many tricks that you can enjoy, so be sure to look for them.
"Facility Information "
Name: Yokoyama Ryuichi Memorial Manga Museum
Address: 〒780-8529 2-1, Kutanda, Kochi-shi, Kochi-ken
Phone number: 088-883-5029
Business hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday, Year-end and New Year holidays
I'm sorry: 410 yen for adults / no material for college students or below
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a memorial museum for Ryuichi Yokoyama, a cartoonist famous for Fuchu-chan. It is a facility where you can play with not only manga but also Ryuichi Yokoyama's collections and other items on display.
URL：http://www.kfca.jp/mangakan/
Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum Gallery Above the Clouds
This dreamlike gallery was designed to blend in with the forests of Yusuhara and was realized by Kengo Kuma Architects.
A number of pieces of loping wood are piled up and combined. The image in the photo shows the library in Yusuhara, and a corner of Kengo Kuma World, including a hotel above the clouds, a restaurant, and a small museum by Kengo Kuma. The hotel above the clouds is also famous. It is a beautiful hotel that makes you feel as if you are staying above the clouds. The restaurant is also creatively designed, and visitors can tour the overwhelming scale of the architecture all at once.
The cross corridor is also creative!
The crosswalk named "Mokuhashi Museum" is another ingeniously designed corridor that is a sight to behold from both outside and inside. Since this is a corridor connecting the hotel above the clouds and the hot springs, it can only be seen from the inside by entering Kengo Kuma's small museum or by staying at the hotel. Kengo Kuma's small museum is also worth seeing, so we recommend that you enter it when you get here.
"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum, Gallery Above the Clouds
Address: Tarokawa, Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi 785-0621, Japan Gallery above the clouds
Phone number: 0889-65-1100
Hours of operation: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
I give the calculation: 200 yen for college students and above / 100 yen for junior high school students and below
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a spot where Kengo Kuma design is condensed in Yusuhara. You can also see the Kengo Kuma Design Gallery.
URL：http://www.town.yusuhara.kochi.jp/kanko/kuma-kengo/gallery.html
Muroto World Geopark Center
Muroto World Geopark Center is a visitor center located in Muroto City. It is one of the few places in the world to be recognized as a World Geopark, also known as the Muroto UNESCO World Geopark. Visitors can see the power of nature right in front of their eyes and feel the formation and history of the landforms. Turbidite, Mikurinokutsu, and subtropical plant areas are also Geoparks, and you can get the latest information on the Muroto UNESCO World Geopark at the Muroto World Geopark Center. You can also be introduced to the Geoparks you would like to visit, so you can choose the one you like among the wide range of Geoparks.
Art made by nature!
There are many rocks and other structures that have been raised from the sea floor, and the tides have left the sea water and small fish and other sea creatures living here, making this a spot where one can directly experience nature.
The facility is a sight to behold for children and adults alike, and it is an inspiring place that is sure to impress you with its natural formation from every angle.
Admission to the Muroto World Geopark Center is also free, so please enter.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Muroto World Geopark Center
Address: 1810-2, Cape Muroto-cho, Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture, 781-7101
Phone number: 0887-23-1610
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The Muroto World Geopark Center, located on the edge of Kochi, is also recognized as a World Geopark and is called the Muroto UNESCO World Geopark. Visitors can experience the overwhelming natural beauty of the area.
URL：https://www.muroto-geo.jp/
Shikoku Auto Museum
This is a museum of automobiles and motorcycles located in Konan City. It is a very valuable museum with racing and rally cars on display. There are also classic cars that are worth seeing. Not everything is on display, and if there is a vehicle you would like to see when you go, we recommend that you check the official website to see the cars. Also, the museum is located right off the interchange, making it easy to access.
All cars on display are in working condition!
The cars on display are changed on an irregular basis, but it is unusual for the museum to have all the cars on display in working order right off the bat. A Toyota 2000GT and a Lancia used by Toivonen are also on display.
The museum is sure to satisfy even the most fanatical car enthusiast, and original goods are also available for purchase.
Please go and see the real thing. Also, next door is Actland, which has a bonnet bus museum. Please visit there as well.
"Facility Information "
Name: Shikoku Automobile Museum
Address: 896 Otani, Noichi-cho, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, 781-5233
Phone number: 0887-56-5557
Hours of operation: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday
I give the calculation: adults 800 yen / college students 500 yen / elementary and middle school students 300 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a museum of automobiles and motorcycles in Konan City. The museum features many maniacal automobiles and they actually move.
URL：https://lovemota.vistanet.co.jp/museum/
summary
In this issue, we have introduced art galleries and museums in Kochi Prefecture. We hope you will enjoy the dynamic nature of Kochi, where the whole of nature is turned into art.
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