Unique museum with the local painter, Ekin, whose painting style is like Ukiyoe or Kanou, so if you like those types of art, must visit.
Paintings are merely 23 sets and you will mostly see replicas. Need more explanations to understand the wit and story behind the sceen. Watching video is recommended before start the tour.
Two parking lots are not in front of the building so check their web site before you visit by car.
Very quiet, but beautiful museum. They have really thought about how the artwork of Ekin should be presented - never been to a museum like it. The candlelight presentation is a must see, and for fans of Ekin (or complete amateurs like us) it is unforgettable.
We didn't know much about Ekin before we went, but there was a well made video that explained his life and works before the exhibition. This was subtitled for us in English as our Japanese is not very good. They had a number of language options, and during the exhibition, the tablets we were given scanned QR codes and presented information in English - thank you to the staff who set that up for us!
It was quiet, but we were well looked after and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. I hope more tourists take the time to come here!
A wonderful little museum dedicated to the great late Edo painter Ekin. There are English subtitles and tablets that give descriptions for the artwork. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. I don't want to give away too much because I think it would take away some of the fun of the experience. Its's just a five minute walk from Akaoka station. If you get a chance don't miss this treasure!
Very interesting exhibition with support for other languages. The staff is very friendly too!
It was a great experience. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. The museum also had all material available in English and other languages. There were various types of exhibits, a great introduction video and fun props to enhance the experience. The gift shop was also adorable and there were many personalized or handmade items. It is a little far from Kochi station, but you can access it via one train without transfers. Overall a worthwhile experience. Definitely recommend. 10/10 would do again.
