The Yokote-Masuda Manga Museum is Japan’s first museum dedicated to manga — it preserves and displays thousands of original hand-drawn manga pages (genga) by leading artists, in a climate-controlled archive that safeguards this fragile art form. Free general admission and rotating exhibitions make it a must for manga fans venturing into Akita.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Masuda, Yokote, Akita |
| Hours | ~10:00–18:00 (closed some days) |
| Admission | Free (general); special exhibits vary |
| Time needed | 1–1.5 hours |
| Best time | Year-round |
What to See
- Thousands of original hand-drawn manga pages (genga).
- Rotating exhibitions of leading manga artists.
- The archive that preserves fragile original art.
- The historic Masuda merchant town nearby (kura storehouses).
Combine Your Visit
- Pair with Yokote Castle and yakisoba.
- Time it with the Yokote Kamakura festival .
- Try Yokote yakisoba .
Getting There
- By train: JR Ou Line to Jumonji, then bus/taxi to Masuda.
- By car: parking at the museum.
Tips
General admission is free — a great deal for fans. Combine it with a walk through Masuda’s beautifully preserved merchant storehouses (uchigura).
