Exploring Japanese Landmarks in Nishiki-e and Photographs

Katsurahama Beach

A beach located at the tip of Urato Peninsula in the southern part of Kochi Prefecture. It is known for its arched coastline, five-colored gravel, and pine forests surrounding the beach. It has long been famous for moon viewing, and is sung of in the Kochi folk song "Yosakoi-bushi".

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日本写真帖

桂浜

写真遊覧

土佐桂浜

吾南の名勝 : 一名土佐の鎌倉

桂浜全景

高知県誌

桂浜

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