Nankoku, Japan
南国市
Nankoku is a town of 46,664 people in Kochi, Japan, founded in October 1, 1959.
Why visit Nankoku
Townapedia lists 81 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 86 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kochi University of Technology, Katsurahama, Shikoku Automobile Museum and Hie temple ruins.
Weather in Nankoku
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About Nankoku
Nankoku (南国市, Nankoku-shi) is a city located in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 July 2022, the city had an estimated population of 46‚459 in 22499 households and a population density of 370 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 125.30 square kilometres (48.38 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Nankoku, Kōchi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Nankoku on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do13
Kochi University of Technology
School · 8.7 km
Higher education institution in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan
Katsurahama Aquarium
Monument and historic site · 10.7 km
Aquarium in Kōchi, Japan
University of Kochi
School · 7.5 km
Public university in Kōchi, Japan
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks81
Hie temple ruins
Monument and historic site · 3.8 km
Archaeological site in Nankoku, Japan
Kōchi Castle Museum of History
Museum · 10.7 km
Museum in Kōchi, Kōchi, Japan
Kōchi Prefectural Museum of History
Museum · 3.8 km
Museum in Nankoku, Kōchi, Japan
The Museum of Art, Kōchi
Museum · 7.1 km
Art museum in Kōchi, Kōchi, Japan
69 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
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29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes86
74 more on the map.
History
As with all of Kōchi Prefecture, the area of Nankoku was part of ancient Tosa Province. The Tosa Kokubun-ji was built during the Nara period, indicating that it was the center of Tosa Province and in proximity to the provincial capital During the Heian period, the nobleman Ki no Tsurayuki wrote the Tosa Diary while staying in what is now Nankoku. During the Sengoku period, Okō Castle was the stronghold of the Chōsokabe clan, who conquered most of Shikoku. During the Edo period, the area was part of the holdings of Tosa Domain ruled by the Yamauchi clan from their seat at Kōchi Castle. Following the Meiji Restoration, the town of Goman (後免町) was established within Nagaoka District, Kōchi with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On September 30, 1956 the town expanded by annexing 5 neighboring villages. On October 1, 1959 Gomen merged with four neighboring villages to form the city of Nankoku.
From the History section of Nankoku, Kōchi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Churches and places of worship32
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries75
Healthcare51
Map of Nankoku
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 km away.
- Tosa 20 km west, about 20 min by car
- Ino 20 km west, about 20 min by car
- Aki 24 km east, about 24 min by car
- Sakawa 34 km west, about 34 min by car
- Kawanoechō 50 km north, about 50 min by car
- Niihama 54 km northwest, about 54 min by car
- Kan’onjichō 62 km north, about 1 h by car
- Mitoyo 71 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Marugame 80 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Imabari 82 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Zenjibuji 06, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nankoku City Hall Kōchi Prefecture 202406020957, 0211 SKDGAKUCHO, CC0
- Nankoku 20190905114442 (49844880052), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Nankoku 20190905111603 (49844880412), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Nankoku 20190905111300 (49844880672), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Nankokuminami-exit, Takuwanbento1098, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kochi university of technology, Realkheven, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kochi Katsurahama Daytime 1, 京浜にけ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Katsurahama Aquarium 01, Mugu-shisai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kochi Womens University02s3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kochi catsle museum - 高知城歴史博物館 - panoramio, z tanuki, CC BY 3.0
- The Museum of Art Kochi08s3872, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kyu-Yamanouchike shimoyashiki nagaya01s3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Hie-haiji-ato tou, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- Kochi Prefectural Museum of History 02, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chikurinji Kochi14s3872, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Tosa-jinja haiden-4, Saigen Jiro, CC0
- 200104 Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden01s5, 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tosa Kokubunji 02, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 200104 Mt Godai Kochi Japan01s3, 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zenrakuji01s3872, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Dainichi-ji, Main Hall 1, Naokijp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zenjibuji 03, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Iwayasan Yakushiji 02, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 土佐山田スタジアム, kamon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 高知大学医学部附属病院 2014-02-16 01-46, User:Kaityu20, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Noichi zoo, Shoichi Masuhara さん, CC BY 2.0
- 高知医療センター, Kaityu20, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shingū Shrine in Nankoku City, オナガドリ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chikurinji Kochi02s3872, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden01s3872, 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden03s5, 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kochi Godaisan01s3200, 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tikurinji 20250408 1, Araiyasushige, CC0
- Tosakokubunji 20250408 1, Araiyasushige, CC0
- Dainitiji 20231124 1, Araiyasushige, CC0
- Zenrakuzi 20260425 1, Araiyasushige, CC0
- Zengibuji 20260523 1, Araiyasushige, CC0
- JA高知病院2014-02-20 12.20.24, Kaityu20, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 後免東町～後免町間の県道 - panoramio, minamikaze, CC BY 3.0
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