조세이칸

🏯Ryoma's castle town, 150 years of grace

Kochi · Joseikan

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Since 1874, an Imperial Favorite

• 🏯Founded in Meiji 7 (1874), a ryokan of more than 150 years and the face of Tosa
• 👑Once the regular lodging of the Imperial family, with the history to match
• 🖼️Photographs of the original main building still hang in the halls

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An Open-Air Bath Over the Castle Town

• 🌃From the top-floor open-air bath, Kochi Castle and the town lights spread out below
• ♨️Two view baths: Igosso for men, Hachikin for women
• 🏞️Look down on the Kagami River, where Sakamoto Ryoma is said to have swum, and the hills beyond

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The View Bath and Sauna

• 🛁A panorama of the castle town from the top-floor bathing floor
• 🧖A loyly sauna, powder room and full amenities
• 🍵Rest afterward in the Shiromiyagura lounge facing Kochi Castle

4

Tosa Sawachi and Bonito

• 🐟Sawachi, the great communal platter of Tosa, brings the region to one table
• 🍽️Seasonal courses include a French kaiseki eaten with chopsticks
• 🥢Bonito and other catch from Kochi's waters lead the seasonal menu

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The Straw-Fire Workshop

• 🔥Watch bonito seared over blazing rice straw at the tataki workshop
• 👨‍🍳The warayaki demonstration is as dramatic as it is skilled
• 🍶Taste the katsuo tataki on the spot, still warm from the flame

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Rooms and Lobby

• 🛎️The lobby greets guests in the heart of the Kochi Castle district
• 🌆VIP Japanese-style rooms on the upper floors look out over the city
• 🌙Close the day in the night-view lounges Hisui and Ruri

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Beside Kochi Castle

• 📍In Kamimachi, Kochi City, close to the castle and the Kagami River
• 🚋An easy base for sightseeing around town
• 🏨A large historic ryokan with a wedding hall and banquet rooms

Founded in 1874 and long favored by the Imperial family, Joseikan is Tosa's grande dame. A top-floor open-air bath overlooking the Kochi Castle town and straw-seared bonito flamed before your eyes carry a century and a half of poise into the present.

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From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 24:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at 조세이칸?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is 조세이칸 located?

It is in Kochi Kochi. Address: 2-5-34 Kamimachi, Kochi-shi, Kochi.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩568,128 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.