Katsurahama Beach & Ryoma History: Private Tour from Kochi Port

Katsurahama Beach and Ryoma's story in one shore excursion

A 4-hour private shore excursion from Kochi Port combines Katsurahama Beach's Pacific views, photos at the Sakamoto Ryoma Statue, and entry to The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum, finishing with time at Katsurahama Sea Terrace before returning to the port. Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included. The driver speaks Japanese, with translation app support and English materials provided in advance. Museum entry is paid on site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Katsurahama and Ryoma history

• Visit Katsurahama Park and beach
• Take photos at Sakamoto Ryoma Statue
• Tour Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
• Relax at Katsurahama Sea Terrace

The experience

Katsurahama Park sits on Kochi's coast with a wide sandy beach and strong Pacific views: the Sakamoto Ryoma Statue stands there as a classic photo stop and local landmark. The tour moves from the beach to The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum, a modern building overlooking the ocean that walks through Ryoma's letters, achievements, and the end of the samurai era with well-designed exhibits. The route is built around these two stops and what they show about one of Japan's most celebrated historical figures.

After the museum, the tour includes a break at Katsurahama Sea Terrace, a seaside complex with shops and eateries where you can grab a coffee, local snacks, or souvenirs with ocean views. The whole sequence fits inside four hours, with the driver handling the route and returning you to Kochi New Port in time for your ship.

The driver speaks Japanese only. Communication runs through a translation app, and English tour information arrives before the excursion so you know what you're seeing. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and routes are available, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap. Specialized infant seats are also available.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup and return to Kochi New Port.
• a break at Katsurahama Sea Terrace with shops and eateries nearby.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard car, up to 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in Japanese · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00Standard car for up to 4 people, lasting 4 hours, with pickup included

Jumbo taxi, up to 9 peopleUp to 9 per booking · Guide in Japanese · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00Jumbo taxi for up to 9 people, lasting 4 hours, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideJapanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteJP¥ 920

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SmartRyde

Is this one for you?Choose the standard car if your group is four or fewer, or the jumbo taxi if you're five or more and prefer one vehicle for the entire excursion.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Sakamoto Ryoma Statue and why is it at Katsurahama?

The Sakamoto Ryoma Statue is a famous landmark at Katsurahama Park honoring Ryoma, a key figure in Japan's samurai era and the modernization that followed. It sits on the beach as a classic photo spot and symbol of local history.

What will I see inside The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum?

The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum displays Ryoma's letters, achievements, and exhibits on the end of the samurai era through well-designed displays. The building overlooks the ocean, so views are part of the experience.

How does the driver communicate if they speak Japanese only?

The driver uses a translation app for communication during the tour. English tour information is provided to you in advance so you know what each stop covers and what you're seeing.

What is included in the tour price, and what costs extra?

Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle and the return to Kochi New Port are included. Entry to The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum is paid on site at the museum.

Can I bring a baby or young child on this tour?

Yes. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap. Specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

How much time do I have at Katsurahama Sea Terrace?

The tour includes a relaxed break at Katsurahama Sea Terrace, where you can have coffee, snacks, or browse shops and souvenirs before heading back to the port.