area seondary area and other terraces covered with tall stone walls were built. The main gate of the castle located at south east direction of the hill, and outer moat surrounded south half. The castle grounds are now a public park, and a popular location in spring for hanami. They contain the Prefectural Library and the Kōchi Literary Museum, in addition to statues of notable scions of the Yamauchi clan. See also List of Historic Sites of Japan (Kōchi) References Literature External links Kōchi Castle official site in Japanese Castles in Kōchi Prefecture Parks and gardens in Kōchi Prefecture Museums in Kōchi Prefecture Important Cultural Properties of Japan Historic Sites of Japan Tosa Province