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Kami City Takashi Yanase Memorial Museum
Immerse yourself in the charm of Takashi Yanase’s works through rare original drawings and extensive exhibits.
A memorial museum in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, the hometown of manga artist Takashi Yanase. Through rare original drawings, illustrations, poems, and picture books centered on his signature Anpanman series, visitors can explore the path of his creative work and the thoughts behind it.
The core facility, the “Anpanman Museum,” features a gallery displaying original drawings that can only be seen here, as well as a theater and museum shop, making it enjoyable for everyone from small children to adults.
At the adjacent “Poetry and Fairy Tale Picture Book Museum,” visitors can see a collection themed around the magazine “Poetry and Fairy Tales,” for which Takashi Yanase served as editor-in-chief. It also introduces his work as a picture book author and poet, and special exhibitions are held regularly. Admission requires an advance reservation with a designated date and time through the Takashi Yanase Memorial Museum website.
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Exhibits original drawings and other works by Takashi Yanase.
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A space where you can experience the world of Anpanman.
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Exclusive goods are available at the museum shop.
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The core facility, the “Anpanman Museum”
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The “Poetry and Fairy Tale Picture Book Museum,” exhibiting illustrations, poems, manga, and more
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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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?
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Yes, there are.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, by showing your ticket again at the entrance.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No, there is not.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes, there is Ryugado Cave (1424 Sakakawa, Tosayamada-cho, Kami City).
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 香美市立やなせたかし記念館
- Postal Code
- 781-4212
- Address
- 1224-2 Birafu, Kahoku-cho, Kami City, Kochi Prefecture
- Phone
- 0887-59-2300
- Closed on
- Tuesdays (the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday)
- Hours
- 9:30am–5:00pm (Last admission at 4:30pm)
- Admission
- Adults: 1,200 yen, junior high and high school students: 500 yen, children (ages 3 and up): 300 yen
- Access
- Approx. 5 minutes on foot from the “Birafu (Anpanman Museum)” bus stop
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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