Pacific Breakers and the Horizon of Sakamoto Ryoma
Famed for autumn harvest moon festivals; newly renovated ocean terrace features Tosa cuisine and Ryoma souvenirs.
A timeless scenic crescent beach at the mouth of Urado Bay, celebrated in Japanese folk song since ancient times as the supreme moon-viewing spot in Tosa. Looking out from Cape Ryuzu over the roaring Pacific Ocean stands the monumental bronze statue of Bakumatsu revolutionary and hero Sakamoto Ryoma.
- Best time
- All year
- Entry
- Freesource
- Parking
- Nearby parking · 3 min walk · Navigate ↗Nearby parking · 4 min walk · Navigate ↗
- Getting there
- Plan the route from your start ↓ · Open in Google Maps ↗
- Official info
- katsurahama-park.com ↗
💡 Reference photograph; views and access can change.
📷 baggio4ever · Public domain · Source
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Directions to Katsurahama Beach & Sakamoto Ryoma Statue
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When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Accessible
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: moderate
Kids: Check terrain, weather and local accessibility before visiting.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Water access: ocean
Drones: permit required
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-15
- 1. Katsurahama Beach & Sakamoto Ryoma Statue — 桂浜 坂本龍馬像3 Katsura-hama Beach - panoramio.jpg · baggio4ever · Source ↗ · Public domain
- 2. Katsurahama Beach & Sakamoto Ryoma Statue — 桂浜 坂本龍馬像2 Katsura-hama Beach - panoramio.jpg · baggio4ever · Source ↗ · Public domain
- 3. Katsurahama Beach & Sakamoto Ryoma Statue — Statue of Ryoma Sakamoto.jpg · Chehikone · Source ↗ · CC0