Beautiful and well maintained beach with beautiful pebbles rather than sand. The area has a few things to walk around and see. Would recommend stopping in and enjoying the sea breeze here!

Romantic bridge for sure. Deep red bridge being polished as I was visiting

Katsurahama is renowned as a “moon-viewing paradise” (月見勝地, Tsukimi Shōchi), where the full moon casts its silvery glow upon the shimmering ocean, blending harmoniously with the soft, sweeping sands to create a scene of serene romance. This breathtaking coastal landscape has long been celebrated as “Tosa’s greatest scenic spot” (土佐第一名勝, Tosa Daiichi Meishō), captivating visitors with its timeless beauty. It is said that in his youth, Sakamoto Ryōma often strolled along this very shore, gazing out at the vast Pacific Ocean as he contemplated the future of Japan. Standing here, one can almost picture him, filled with ambition, looking beyond the horizon toward a new era. The waves of Katsurahama are awe-inspiring, rolling in with powerful surges that crash against the shore, revealing the untamed grandeur of the Pacific. The rhythmic roar of the waves seems to echo the turbulence of history, whispering tales of change and revolution. More than just a site for moonlit reverie, this place offers a profound encounter with the majesty of nature and the weight of history—a destination truly worth experiencing.

The museum is located a bit far, about a 30 minute bus ride, from the kochi station. The bus arrives only one time every hour, so you'll have to check the bus schedule beforehand. The museum itself was spectacular. Even if I went as someone with 0 knowledge about Sakamoto Ryoma, I was able to understand what he did and how that was incredible. I would say the exhibition is entertaining yet understandable. I certainly understood that Ryoma san was important in the contribution of returning the political powers back to the Japanese Tennou and was an important guide to Japan modern political structures. The staff were also nice. I asked for a exchange in money for the upcoming bus ride as I ran out of 1000yen bills. They were so kind and gentle and we're willing to provide the service. It was overall a relaxing experience. The observation site at the top of the museum allowed us to see the Pacific Ocean and saw some whirls that we weren't able to see in Takamatsu. Spectacular view.

It's not just about Ryoma but about the era in general. I get an understanding on the lives of the different classes of people living in Tosa during the Edo period and from there, maybe a glimpse into why Ryoma decided to do what he did. An excellent place to spend an hour or two.

Excellent food! Definitely one of the best spots in town.

You can order a natural solt grilled sweetfish and squueezing sudachi will increase the citrus aroma. It was exquisite one without the smell of river fish.

A local road street. Their opening time is from 1900 to 0300 next morning. Their menu is very simple with ramen, fried dumplings, and oden, these three items. These 3 are must try. If you travel alone, I hope you had a big stomach, if not, then will recommend you try by the priority of fried dumplings, ramen, and then oden. If you travel with friends, then congratulations just order 1 or more of each.

I visited there before 12pm but there were already many people drinking. The building looked like an old Japanese style house, and there were counter seats and table seats. Both the customers and staff were friendly and made me feel comfortable. There were so many fish and meat dishes made with local ingredients that I had a hard time deciding which one to order. I don’t know how expensive it was because a guy next to me paid for my drinks and food. I definitely want to visit again.

The famous grilled sashimi is soooo good!! The line is fast, combo are sold out but you can order rice sashmi separtely The hardest part is to find a seat in the plaza Many many people