Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments of Kochi

Explore the nationally designated historic site of Takechi Hanpeita's former residence and grave in Kochi City. Discover the life of the Tosa Loyalist Party leader, visit Zuizan Shrine, and experience authentic Bakumatsu-era history in rural Shikoku.

Located on Mount Hitsuzan in Kochi City, the Tosa Domain Yamauchi Clan Cemetery is a National Historic Site preserving the graves of nearly every feudal lord who ruled the 200,000-koku Tosa Domain from 1601 through the Edo period. Monumental stone markers, tortoise-borne memorial steles, and evolving gravestone styles offer a rare window into samurai burial customs.

A roadside chisha tree in Shimanto, Kochi, Niida no Hirohachishanoki is over 700 years old, 8.5 meters around its base, and a National Natural Monument since 1943.

This Sakawa limestone cave yielded fine raised-line pottery and tanged spearpoints from c.12,000 years ago, placing them among Japan's earliest known ceramics.

Kochi’s registered properties across designations, with featured heritage and travel notes.

The complete kokuhō catalogue — browse by prefecture, period, and category.

Nationwide jūyō bunkazai — architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and documents.