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