Kochi Prefecture, Japan, was called "Tosa" in ancient times, there are 5 major scenic spots and a 418-year-old ancient city!

Kochi Prefecture, Japan, was called "Tosa" in ancient times, there are 5 major scenic spots and a 418-year-old ancient city!

Today I want to introduce you to one of cities in Shikoku region of Japan. As we all know, Shikoku is divided into four districts: Aichi, Ehime, Tokushima and Kochi. There are more counties in Japan than cities. , so there are many cities in four districts, so this article will introduce sights of Kochi city, capital of Kochi prefecture.

The city of Kochi has very rich water resources. He is well known for mackerel (also known as mackerel or Japanese word "Katsuo"). It is well known that sashimi is very common in Japan. The usual way to eat them is to dip them in soy sauce. Eat them, but in Kochi, common way to eat them is to sprinkle salt on bonito and then put fish on fire until outside of fish is browned. Yu Kochi.

The people of Kochi in Japan are believed to be heavy drinkers because Kochi Prefecture has a strong drinking culture and people will always find an excuse to drink on any occasion, be it business or other occasions. There are many drinking-related activities in Kochi Prefecture, such as local Okyaku party held in March.

In next editor, we'll take a look at top 5 attractions in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan, and a 418-year-old ancient city!

Kochi Castle is located in city of Kochi, an ancient castle with a history of 418 years. According to historical records, Kochi Castle was founded in Kochi by feudal lord Kazutoyo Yamauchi in early 1601. property in local area.

In 1874, "Kochi Castle" was transformed into "Kochi Park". Opened to outside world, park has become a place of rest for ordinary citizens. Cherry blossoms and plum trees bloom in spring, hydrangea and lotus bloom in summer, red leaves in autumn, and camellias in winter. Here you can admire a variety of landscapes throughout year. At same time, park has a bronze statue of "Yamauchi Kazutoyo", ruler of first generation of Tosa region, among bronze statues on horseback, it is largest bronze statue in Japan.

Katsurahama refers to coastal scenery of Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. On shores of Katsurahama is Katsurahama Aquarium, where you can see dreamy red-eyed "Red Eye" fish of Tosa Bay, as well as various tropical fish and penguins. , waterfowl, etc., and you can also watch performances of sea lions and dolphins.

Besides, Guibang is also well known to many tourists as a famous place for moon watching. What is especially unique is that bright moon can be seen here during Guibang Mid-Autumn Festival. Since Guibang Beach is from deep to shallow beach, seabed is like a sloping slope, so current speed caused by tides is very high. The editor reminds that swimming in Guibang is very dangerous.

Bamboo Forest Temple is a temple in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. It was first built in 724. Kobo Dashi also practiced here.

The main hall was built in 17th century to worship Bodhisattva Manjushri and is considered an important cultural asset in area. Legend has it that Bodhisattva Manjushri and his companions were carved by eminent monk Xingji himself. There is also a hall called Daidaido, where Kobo Daishi is commemorated. In addition, three-storey pagoda collapsed at end of 19th century. The current pagoda is a five-story pagoda rebuilt in 1980 and pagoda houses relics of Buddha.

Ryoma Sakamoto may not be familiar with Chinese. That person in our country is Liang Qichao. The museum displays weapons once wielded by Sakamoto Ryoma, as well as an alliance with Satsuma and Changzhou. Letters to family, etc. If you want to learn about history of Japan, don't miss Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum.

As we all know, Japanese comics are very famous. Yokoyama Ryuichi was born in 20th century, and "Xiaofu" is his characteristic comic work. After Yokoyama Ryuichi passed away in 2001, he donated all of his comic assets. Go to Yokoyama Ryuichi Memorial Manga Museum.

​The 4th floor of building is filled with exhibitions of manuscripts about Ryuichi Yokoyama, original paintings and miniature models, and even valuable collections. On third floor, there is a library where you can read manga for free, and you can also see work of all manga artists from Kochi Prefecture.