Ekin Festival
赤岡町 絵金まつり
A festival where you can see Kochi Prefecture Protected Tangible Cultural Properties!
Hirose Kinzo, also known as Ekin, was a Japanese painter from Kochi whose art used to entertain common people during the 19th century.
This festival is a tradition that has been going on since 1977, where twenty-three Ekin's theatrical folding screen paintings, which are designated as Kochi Prefecture Protected Tangible Cultural Properties, will be displayed along the shopping district of Akaoka.
The visitors can also enjoy food stalls and a variety of events.
Hirose Kinzo, also known as Ekin, was a Japanese painter from Kochi whose art used to entertain common people during the 19th century.
This festival is a tradition that has been going on since 1977, where twenty-three Ekin's theatrical folding screen paintings, which are designated as Kochi Prefecture Protected Tangible Cultural Properties, will be displayed along the shopping district of Akaoka.
The visitors can also enjoy food stalls and a variety of events.
- Regions
- Central
- Themes
- Culture and Art
