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Ishinomori Manga Museum

🏅 Selected for the 2026 edition of “Japanese Anime Tourism 88-Spots” (Anime Tourism Association)
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A museum in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, the city connected with manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori, introducing the worlds of his works. Ishinomori himself drew the original concept for the building's design, and the museum is selected as a facility in the 88 Anime Spots.

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    Ishinomori Manga Museum

    📍 Nakaze, Ishinomaki, Miyagi

    The permanent exhibition brings Ishinomori's worlds to life through three-dimensional displays and video, and there is also a video theater and a library where you can read a large collection of manga.

    ⚠️ Follow the posted signs and staff guidance on photography inside the museum.

Etiquette

Pilgrimage etiquette

  • ✓Photography rules may differ from exhibit to exhibit. Check the signs before taking pictures.
  • ✓Keep quiet in the library and handle the books with care.
Tips

Tips

  • •Check the official website for closing days and current special exhibitions before you go.
  • •Statues of Ishinomori characters stand around central Ishinomaki, so you can combine your visit with a stroll through the area.
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Checked: 2026-10-14