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Rare Birds at Ryugado Cave in Kōchi, Japan
At the exit to Ryugado Cave in Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan stands the Rare Bird Center. I don’t know the breeds to which these chickens belong, but they are interesting to see. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen … Continue reading
Special Features in Ryugado Cave in Kōchi, Japan
Like many other caves, Ryugado Cave holds many special features, including waterfalls and named limestone formations. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko
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Inside Ryugado Cave in Kōchi, Japan
Ryugado Cave in Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan, like other limestone caves, includes interesting rock formations, stalagmites, and stalactites. Copyright © 2019 by Stephen J. Danko
Ryugado Cave in Kōchi, Japan
Ryugado Cave is located on Mount Sampo in Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan. The facility is open to the public and includes a sightseeing route (a relatively easy course, which I took) and an adventure route (with … Continue reading
Kōchi Castle – Dioramas
Throughout the main building, there are dioramas depicting feudal life at Kōchi Castle. The last photo in this group is an exterior view from the top of the tower at the castle. It isn’t one of the dioramas, but it … Continue reading
Kōchi Castle – Interiors
The Kaitokukan (reception area and living quarters) of Kōchi Castle was constructed on top of Otakassa Hill with a five-story tower that provides a remarkable view. The Kaitokukan and tower were constructed in the Shoin style of the Edo period. … Continue reading
Kōchi Castle – Exteriors
The original fortress of Kōchi Castle was reconstructed between 1729 and 1753 in the original style after a fire in 1727. Major restorations to the castle were completed between 1948 and 1959. Kōchi Castle is one of only twelve intact … Continue reading
Kōchi Castle – Ōte-mon, Bronze Statues, and Monuments
Kōchi Castle was built by Yamauchi Kazutoyo after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. The castle was completed in 1611. The bronze statue of Yamauchi Kazutoyo on his horse stands outside the ōte-mon (main gate), while a bronze statue of … Continue reading
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