Location & Surroundings
Kōchi-jō is a jpshikoku in Kochi, Japan, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kochi, less than 2 km away. The national capital Tokyo is about 610 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kochi Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: 高知城 · 鷹城
Overview
Kōchi Castle is Japanese castle in Kōchi city — JA 高知県高知市の城.
It is located in Marunouchi, 100 Fine Castles of Japan, Japan.
Established in 1601-01-01.
Also known as: Ōtakasaka Castle, Ōtakasa Castle, Ōdakasa Castle, Kōchi Park
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Basic Data
- Country Japan
- Located in Marunouchi
- Type castle (CSTL)
- a large fortified building or set of buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 33' 39" N, 133° 31' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 33 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,236 p/km²
- Built-up 36.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:19
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ja
高知城
ja
鷹城
Weather in Kochi castle
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kochi castle, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (342 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 20.2 | 2.0 | 342 | 73 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 3.1 | 336 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 3.2 | 355 | 68 | 1,015.1 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 16 | 106.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 3.7 | 8 | 47 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 50 | 696.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 3.5 | 346 | 71 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 104.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.3 | 2.8 | 352 | 79 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.6 | 360 | 57 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 161 | 48 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 734.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.4 | 1.8 | 353 | 72 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 113.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.4 | 1.8 | 348 | 63 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 311 | 57 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 299 | 68 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 201.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.6 | 0.7 | 322 | 80 | 1,017.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 16.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kochi castle?
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kochi castle today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Kochi castle?
Local time is 06:19. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kochi castle?
Kochi castle is a castle.
What is the elevation of Kochi castle?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Kochi castle located?
It is at 33.56073, 133.53157 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kochi castle in?
It is in Japan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Official website www.kochipark.jp
- Commons category Kochi Castle