Excursion Ryugado caves and ekingura museum tour at Kochi

Board a motorcoach for the approximately one-hour drive to Ryugado Cave on the slopes of Mt Sampo. Discovered in 1931, Ryugado is one of Japan's three major limestone caverns and is a designated National Treasure. The cave was home to early humans. The limestone caverns feature 20 waterfalls, and stalactites form a maze of shapes echoing the sound of water.

Next visit is Ekingura Museum. In the 1800s, Ekin worked as an official painter of Tosa aristocracy. (Tosa is the local area name in the Edo periods)  However trouble found him, so he left on a long journey without any plan or any specific destination. After a long journey, he reached Akaoka where his aunt lives. Here he created his art in Sake warehouse. Please enjoy and feel the beautifully frightning energy that of Ekingura.

At the completion of your day, enjoy a pleasant ride back to Kochi Port and the ship.

Points of interests

points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Kochi, Ryugado Cave, Ekingura Art

Note

Please note: This tour is not suitable for guests with guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. There are steps to be negotiated in the cave. It is not possible to enter the cave by wheelchair. It is possible to go to the entrance of the cave by taking an escalator.   Although credit cards are mainly accepted, Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior to the cruise. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent, therefore we urge flexibility.