This time we visited Kochi city and some of the surrounding areas. Kochi city is in the prefecture of the same name on the island of Shikoku. We took an early flight out of Tokyo/Haneda and arrived in Kochi before lunch. So, of course the first thing we did was to eat lunch at the famous Hirome Market and then we visited Kochi Castel.
This is the entrance to the park in front of the castle. It crosses over the moat that is still filled with water. One can see the castle high up on the hill overlooking the park. You can get to the castle from here but we're going to go a little way down the street and enter from the real entrance.
This is the gate/entrance to the castle. Let's go in!
Our first good look at Kochi Castle.
Here's one in black & white.
After climbing up many stone stairs (there's always stairs) we arrive at the front of the castle. Of course we took our official "been there" photos.
One has to take off their shoes when entering the castle so best to wear nice warm socks if you plan to visit. A view of a tree from inside the castle looking out.
The main object of visiting the castle is to go up a series of very steep steps to get to the top of the castle. When I say "steep" I'm not kidding. And, people are going up and down the same steps.
When you finally get to the top there's a room with a view of the city.
The view from one of the four windows.
Time to go back down the nearly vertical steeps.
Back outside and we're moving down the exit route. The clay roof tiles are amazing.
A last look back before walking out the gate.
Across the street from the castle grounds is a castle museum. We visited the museum and this is the view from the second floor museum lounge.
After this we checked into our hotel and started planning the adventures for the next day!
The adventure will be continuing soon!
All the best,
Mike
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