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Tsuburaya Eiji Museum

Learn about “God of Special Effects,” Eiji Tsuburaya’s work.

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Museum that traces back the great work of Eiji Tsuburaya, called “God of Special Effects,” who directed the hit shows such as Godzilla and Ultraman. It was opened in 2019 in Sukagawa City, the birthplace of Tsuburaya.

See Tsuburaya Eiji Chronicles Box that follows his 68-year footprints through panels and videos, interview and special effect film-making videos, the precise replica of the first-version Godzilla suit, a miniature Toho Productions’ special effect studio, and other fun displays will entertain not only children but also adults who grew up with Tsuburaya’s work.

Since Eiji Tsuburaya regularly talked to children the importance of learning, a library related to filming, biology, mechanics, etc was added so visiting children can have fun while learning.

Highlights

  • The precise replica of the first-version Godzilla suit on display.
  • Free admission.
  • Picture-taking is forbidden on some displays.

Photos

  • Display on the accomplishments of the “God of Special Effects,” Eiji Tsuburaya

    Display on the accomplishments of the “God of Special Effects,” Eiji Tsuburaya

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In the “Imagination Studio” where the first Godzilla suit is displayed, related books are available

    ©TOHO CO.,LTD In the “Imagination Studio” where the first Godzilla suit is displayed, related books are available

  • Tsuburaya Eiji Network Wall shows his work and story characters

    Tsuburaya Eiji Network Wall shows his work and story characters

  • Miniature recreation of the special effect studio

    Miniature recreation of the special effect studio

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Details

Name in Japanese
円谷英二ミュージアム
Postal Code
962-0845
Address
4-1 Nakamachi, Sukagawa City, Fukushima
Telephone
0248-73-4407
Business Hours
9:00am-5:00pm
Closed
Tuesdays
Admission
Free
Directions
From JR Sukagawa Station, ride the Fukushima Transportation Bus to Sukagawa-Nakamachi and walk 2 min.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)