Traveling around Japan's prefectures 14: Kochi Prefecture
The "social studies" that you study is a very enjoyable subject that connects to everyday life, teaching you about what is happening in the world, history, geography, and more.
today,KochiWe will introduce three places from here.
- Katsura beach
- Shimanto River
- Kochi Castle
First of all,Katsura beach.
Katsurahama is located in Kochi City and features a beautiful arched white sand beach. It is famous for the bronze statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, standing with his back to the sea. The color of the sea is very beautiful, and it feels great to take a walk while listening to the sound of the waves.
Next, we will introduceShimanto River.
The Shimanto River is the longest river in Shikoku, located in the western part of Kochi Prefecture, with a total length of 196 km and a drainage area of 2186 km². It originates from Irazuyama in Tsuno Town, Kochi Prefecture, merges with many tributaries such as the Yusuhara River, Hiromi River, and Kuroson River, and flows into Tosa Bay while meandering repeatedly. The Shimanto River is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in Japan.
The Shimanto River is known as "Japan's last clear river" because there are no large dams on the main stream. Because there are no dams, sweetfish and eels swim upstream from the sea in certain seasons, and although they cannot be seen from land, many living creatures still travel between the sea and the river. It is also popular with families, as you can enjoy water sports such as canoeing and river boating.
Finally,Kochi Castle.
It is a famous castle on the southern coast with a history of over 24 years since it was founded by Yamauchi Kazutoyo, who inherited the Tosa domain of 400 koku. Located in the center of the city, the beautiful castle and gardens are a must-see.
From the top floor of the castle, you can see the whole city of Kochi and enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. In spring, the cherry blossoms around the castle are in full bloom, which is very beautiful.
Find these places on a paper map, on the internet, or even visit them in person someday.
So, stay tuned for next time!
