Japanese yokai culture is really fascinating. Having a yokai art museum like this is just so unique!
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Yokai Art Museum
A gallery exhibiting three-dimensional yokai art in renovated old warehouses and storehouses.
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Located in the "Maze Town" area, with its irregular narrow streets near the popular Shodoshima tourist spot "Angel Road," the Yokai Art Museum is a complex of four galleries that utilize old buildings to exhibit yokai art.
The four galleries scattered throughout "Maze Town" house a collection of over 900 yokai art pieces from around the world. Gallery 1, which is housed in a former kimono shop's storehouse, mainly displays yokai from Japanese folklore, such as kappa, gyuki, and nekomata. One of the floors in the gallery allows visitors to view the artworks while illuminating them with handheld flashlights. The popular Dodéca Yokai, which you can enter and peek outside through its nostrils, can be found in Gallery 2, which was once a soy sauce warehouse. Gallery 3 hosts rotating exhibitions that change themes several times a year, and Gallery 4 is famous for its powerful yokai ceiling paintings that emerge from the darkness. The displayed yokai are frequently replaced, so visitors can enjoy a fresh experience each time they visit.
After viewing the exhibits, take a break at the "Yokai Bar," where yokai are said to gather, and enjoy yokai drinks adorned with charms and omikuji fortune slips.
Highlights
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A yokai art museum located in Shodoshima's old buildings.
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Over 900 pieces are displayed, with themes changing regularly.
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Experience the exhibits by illuminating them with flashlights or entering the artworks.
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After viewing, visit the "Yokai Bar" for yokai-themed drinks.
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Gallery 1, housed in a repurposed kimono shop storehouse
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Traditional yokai such as kappa and gyuki are displayed in Gallery 1
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In the dark zone, shine a light to reveal the appearance of the yokai
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Impressive ceiling paintings
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Many creative yokai incorporating contemporary elements
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Giant yokai that fill an entire room
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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As of April 2023, English and Chinese pamphlets are being prepared. Signs inside the museum also include English.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, it is.
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Are there coin lockers available?
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There are free locker spaces with chain locks, not coin-operated.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
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It is possible on the same day.
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Is there a parking lot?
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In addition to the area in front of the museum reception, there is a nearby free parking lot for visitors (20 spaces).
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Are there any tourist attractions nearby?
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A 1-minute walk from the Yokai Art Museum is the world's narrowest strait (certified by Guinness), the "Dobuchi Strait." A 7-minute walk will take you to "Angel Road," a path that appears on the sea during low tide.
Reviews
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You can see over 800 three-dimensional yokai artworks here, and they're all modern versions! It's really unique! 🤣
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It's rare to see a museum dedicated to yokai! The buildings are really old, too, so it actually feels like a bunch of yokai might pop out. Haha, it's super cute.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 妖怪美術館
- Postal Code
- 761-4106
- Address
- 398 Shozugun Tonoshocho, Kagawa
- Telephone
- 0879-62-0221
- Closed
- Wednesdays（open if National holiday）
- Business Hours
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9:00 am - 9:00 pm (Thursdays only: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Hours may vary by season - Admission
- Adult 2,900yen, Junior high and high school students 1,450yen, Elementary students and younger enter free
- Access
- From Tonosho Port, take the Shodoshima Olive Bus for 5 minutes, get off at the "Tonosho Honmachi" bus stop, and walk for 1 minute.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)