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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Ikedashi Garden
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The Town of Masuda
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Sake Brewery Hideyoshi
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Tazawako Skiing Area
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Kamakura
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Ando Jozo (Kitaura main store)
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Akita Airport
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Mountain Honey Shop
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Kakunodate Bukeyashiki-dori Street
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Sato Yosuke Inaniwa Udon Noodle-Making Workshop
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Lake Tazawa
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Mt. Moriyoshi
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Akita Shimin Ichiba (Akita Citizen's Market)
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Nyuto-onsen-kyo Hot Springs Village
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Akita Museum of Art
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Namahage Museum
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Takashimizu Brewery (Akita Shurui Seizoh Co. Ltd.)
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Akita City Folklore and Performing Arts Center (Neburi Nagashi Kan Hall)
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Paper Balloon Festival of Kamihinokinai
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Akita Furusato Village
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Nakajima Library at Akita International University
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Namahage Sedo Festival
