Mizuki Shigeru Road

Mizuki Shigeru Road was established in 1993. The 800-meter-long street from Sakaiminato Station to the Mizuki Shigeru Museum is lined with 177 bronze yokai sculptures. Meet the most famous characters from Mizuki’s manga, such as Kitaro, Medama-Oyaji, and Nezumi-Otoko; yokai that live in the forest - Korpokkur and Sunakake-Babaa, etc.; the religious and spiritually powered yokai -ZashikiWarashi and BimboGami etc.; yokai that hide in familiar places - Azukiarai and Ittan-Momen; yokai that live in houses - Kasabake and Makuragaeshi. They all fit in well with Sakaeminato’s old Showa-era townscape.

While searching out the yokai statues, there are more sites you should stop by. There is the popular spiritual site, Yokai Shrine, and an intriguing pond in a square called Kappa-spring where nine yokai hang out. And for even more fun, visit the many souvenir stores and restaurants.

Mizuki Shigeru Road has a unique atmosphere, but at night the mood changes completely. After sunset, shadow puppets of yokai are projected onto the pavement and the roadside bronze statues of yokai are softly lit up, creating a mysterious and dreamy atmosphere. The lights are kept on until 10 p.m. Experience the fascinating world of yokai along a street transformed from the daylight.