Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum (水木しげる記念館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Standing near the end of Mizuki Shigeru Road, this museum lets you experience the entire world of manga artist Shigeru Mizuki. It is made up of original artwork from works including GeGeGe no Kitaro, displays of yokai designs, and exhibits tracing Mizuki's turbulent life, with a staging where yokai emerge from dimly lit corridors that creates a full sense of exploration. Children get the thrill of feeling like they've stepped into the world of yokai, while adults can savor in depth the richness of Mizuki's work and the way he lived his life. The exhibits are devised throughout to be enjoyed by seeing and touching, and it's also a treat that each family member can go around at their own pace. This is a fitting main stop for a GeGeGe stroll and the core spot of sightseeing in Sakaiminato.

Tips

Some corridors inside are kept dim for exhibit effect, so holding hands with small children as you go around is reassuring. On busy days, lines can form for ticket purchases, so checking the official website for advance tickets and crowd information beforehand helps things go smoothly. The museum shop has a great selection of exclusive goods, so this is the place for souvenirs.

Best time to visit

About 2 hours. In the afternoon, the wave of visitors settles down, letting you enjoy the exhibits at a relaxed pace

Access & map

〒684-0025 鳥取県境港市本町５