This southern resort realm offers a panoramic view of the Kuroshio Current-washed ocean. Savor the dynamic natural setting, ponder the fertile history and achievements of the people.
Tosa Royal Hotel occupies a magnificent spot, directly overlooking
the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean. The history of this district is equally
rich, with visitors encouraged to take in the celebrated sights. They
include Kochi Castle, nerve center of the powerful feudal clan that
once ruled this area, and on a smaller scale a hand-tooled "field clock"
used by field workers to keep track of the hours, and which continues
to tell time today after more than a century. Travelers should also
take time to experience the Katsurahama coast, famed as the home of
19th century political reformer Ryoma Sakamoto, the actual birthplace
and childhood home of Yotaro Iwasaki, founder of the powerful Mitsubishi
financial conglomerate, and other notable scenes from Japanese history.
Also nearby is Cape Muroto, where you will see and feel the mighty waves
of the Pacific, tuning into the majesty of nature to the heart's content.
As a local specialty, the deep-sea water drawn up from the Muroto coast
is used to fashion cosmetics, salt, mineral water and other products
ideal as souvenirs or conversation pieces.
"Shiosai" fish pond dining
Open-air bath using Muroto deep-sea water
