Featured Hotels Near Ekin Museum

Near Ekinokura in Kōchi Prefecture, stay at Chikafu Sō, a heritage wooden inn blending Edo-era architecture with modern comfort. From its guest rooms, guests enjoy direct views of Ekinokura’s red-tiled roofs and seasonal garden landscapes. The inn offers daily tea ceremony sessions and local wagashi tastings, with a 5-minute walk to the Ekinokura Cultural Exhibition Hall. Ideal for immersing in Shikoku’s historical charm. Reserve through HopeGoo for exclusive seasonal rates.

Yes, Chikafu Sō is just a 7-minute walk from Ekinokura, passing through shaded paths lined with century-old trees. The inn offers complimentary kimono rentals, allowing guests to stroll in traditional attire to explore the historic site. Daily afternoon workshops on paper lantern crafting are hosted onsite, and the property features in-house guides who share detailed stories about Ekinokura’s architectural heritage. All cultural experiences can be booked via the HopeGoo app for seamless planning.

Guests at Chikafu Sō can join a hands-on Shikoku traditional sake brewing workshop held in an old sake cellar adjacent to Ekinokura, learning rice koji fermentation techniques and sampling freshly brewed sake. Every Saturday evening features a special nighttime garden illumination show, blending taiko drum performances with dynamic light projections that narrate Ekinokura’s history. The inn also hosts private tea ceremonies with limited-edition "Kōnan matcha" paired with handmade wagashi. These experiences are included in curated packages available via HopeGoo.