Ekin-gura Museum
In Japanese: 絵金蔵
A museum in Akaoka, Konan, devoted to the kabuki-scene folding screens of Kinzo, known as 'Ekin', a Tosa painter of the late Edo period. One room recreates a festival night viewed by lantern light, and stored screens can be seen through peepholes.
Nearby
- Ryugado Cave ≈ 25 min by car
- Tosa Kokubunji Temple ≈ 30 min by car
- Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall (Anpanman Museum) ≈ 35 min by car
- Makino Botanical Garden ≈ 35 min by car
- Chikurinji Temple ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min walk from Akaoka Sta. (Tosa Kuroshio Railway Gomen-Nahari Line)
- Fee
- Adults ¥550, high school ¥330, elementary/junior high ¥170
- Good to know
- 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (next weekday if a holiday) and Dec 29–Jan 3. Photos allowed only in Exhibition Room 1
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info