Kouchi Castle
(Tosa Province／Kochi Prefecture)

The land that the current Kouchi-jo is in had another one, Otakasakayama-jo, built by Motochika Chosokabe in the 15th year of Tensho era (1587). However, the drainage system was poor, and Motochika moved to Urato-jo after it was finished.
After that, Katsutoko Yamauchi was given Tosa for his deeds in the Battle of Sekigahara, and occupied Urato-jo at first. However, as Urato-jo was suited for water routes, it was unable to make a big castle town. For that purpose, he set eyes on Mt. Otakasaka, and built a castle there.
Its construction started in the 6th year of Keicho era (1601), and the inner citadel (Honmaru) was finished in 1603, with the entire castle finishing in 1611. During this time, Katsutoyo passed away, leaving the second generation Tadayoshi to take over.
The castle tower was built, but in the 12th year of Kyoho era (1727) a large fire broke out, and most of the castle along with the castle tower were lost. After that, the burnt castle was rebuilt, and finished in the 1st year of Kan'ei era (1748). The castle tower, Otemon and the inner citadels (Honmaru Goten) still remain intact today.

(2006/10/1 、2009/1/2 、2011/12/23 、2017/4/16 )

▼Kouchi Castle
Water moat
Main gate
Sugi-no-dan
Ume-no-dan
Bell tower
Stone wall of third enclosure
Third enclosure
Second enclosure
Tsumemon gate
Kurogane gate (Main enclosure)
Rouka gate (Main enclosure)
West tamon turret (Main enclosure)
East tamon turret (Main enclosure)
Main tower
Main enclosure palace
Inside of Main enclosure palace
Okawa-suji Samurai residence
Chidou-kan
Terrace house of suburban residence
Map



▼Tosa Province
Kouchi Castle
Okou Castle
Urato Castle
Aki Castle
Nakamura Castle
Asakura Castle
Motoyama Castle
Hasuike Castle

▼Kochi Prefecture
Kouchi Castle
Okou Castle
Urato Castle
Aki Castle
Nakamura Castle
Asakura Castle
Motoyama Castle
Hasuike Castle

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	Water moat
Main gate	Sugi-no-dan
Ume-no-dan	Bell tower
Stone wall of third enclosure	Third enclosure
Second enclosure	Tsumemon gate
Kurogane gate (Main enclosure)	Rouka gate (Main enclosure)
West tamon turret (Main enclosure)	East tamon turret (Main enclosure)
Main tower	Main enclosure palace
Inside of Main enclosure palace	Okawa-suji Samurai residence
Chidou-kan	Terrace house of suburban residence

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Kouchi Castle(Tosa Province／Kochi Prefecture)

Kouchi Castle
(Tosa Province／Kochi Prefecture)