The bronze statue of Ryoma Sakamoto is a statue of a patriot who ran through the end of the Edo period. His pose with his hands in his pockets, his boots at his feet, and his eyes looking into the distance are very famous. The height of this statue is 5.3 meters, and the total height including the pedestal is as high as 13.5 meters. Of note is that for about two months from early April and for the two months between Ryoma Sakamoto's birthday and death anniversary on November 15th, an observation deck is set up next to the Ryoma statue. From this observation deck, you can view the Pacific Ocean at the same height as Ryoma. You will be able to feel the dreams of the future that Ryoma envisioned and the thoughts of the era in which he lived, along with his figure. This statue of Ryoma Sakamoto was built to honor his achievements and the role he played. His innovative ideas and actions had a significant impact on Japanese history. When visiting Kochi City, be sure to visit the statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, pay tribute to his great achievements, and enjoy a view of the Pacific Ocean from the same height as his eyes!
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