Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
Japan's first manga-themed museum centered around the works of Takao Yaguchi, a Yokote City native, who was famous for multiple titles, including Tsurikichi Sanpei.
The museum introduces the original drawings, works, and animations of 100 famous artists from inside and outside Japan. Special exhibitions are held multiple times a year (paid), attracting many fans from Japan and abroad.
Street address
- 285 Aza Shinmachi, Masudamachi Masuda, Yokote City, Akita
About AKITA Access
- Take the train to JR Jumonji Station and take a bus for approx. 9 min. to "Yotsuyakado" bus stop. Then an 8-min. walk.
Opening Hours
- 9:00-17:00
Admission ends 16:30
Closed
- Mondays
(The next day is closed when a holiday falls on Monday)
Fee
- Free admission for permanent collection.
Special exhibitions will be charged.
Best season
- All year
Point
Spots around
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Lake Tazawa
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Sake Brewery Hideyoshi
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Takashimizu Brewery (Akita Shurui Seizoh Co. Ltd.)
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The Town of Masuda
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Ikedashi Garden
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki-dori Street
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Nakajima Library at Akita International University
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Akita Furusato Village
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Akita Museum of Art
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Nyuto-onsen-kyo Hot Springs Village
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Namahage Museum
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Akita Shimin Ichiba (Akita Citizen's Market)
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Mt. Moriyoshi
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Sato Yosuke Inaniwa Udon Noodle-Making Workshop
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Akita Airport
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Mountain Honey Shop
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Akita City Folklore and Performing Arts Center (Neburi Nagashi Kan Hall)
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Kamakura
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Paper Balloon Festival of Kamihinokinai
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Tazawako Skiing Area
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Namahage Sedo Festival
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Ando Jozo (Kitaura main store)
