Genta Yoshii’s Birthplace

The former home of YOSHII Genta who dedicated himself to the study of Tosa washi paper

The former home of YOSHII Genta, the “father of the city of paper Ino-chō” who dedicated himself to improving quality and increasing production of, and enhancing technology for Tosa washi paper. It was here that he was born, was raised, was educated, trained in the paper business, endured hardships, and left behind numerous accomplishments before passing away. Many of his personal items including books, bags, storage boxes, autographed writings and paintings, as well as other valuable resources are on display.

Basic information

Location: 3280-1 Ino-cho, Agawa-gun, Kochi
Access: By JR: a 12-minute walk from JR Ino-eki station
By streetcar: a 10-minute walk from Tosa-dentetsu Ino-eki station
By bus: a 3-minute walk from Daikoku-sama-mae bus stop
By car: if taking an expressway, a 15-minute drive westward from Ino IC on Route 33
Telephone number: 088-893-1885
Hours: 10:00～16:00
Closed: Every Monday and Thursday (if the Mon or Thu is a holiday, closed the following day)
Official website: http://www.town.ino.kochi.jp/kankou_bunka_town_01.html