Mizuki Shigeru Road and Museum – 水木しげるロード・記念館

Born in Sakaiminato, Mizuki Shigeru is a manga artist well-known for works such as “GeGeGe no Kitaro” or “NonNonBa”. These manga introduce Japanese monsters and ghosts called Youkai.

Dedicated to his most famous characters, the road in his namesake is lined with over one hundred and fifty detailed bronze statues. It starts at Sakaiminato Station and leads to the Mizuki Shigeru Museum dedicated to the artist’s life, works, travels, and research.