Road length
~800 m from the stationCulture day trip
Sakaiminato
Yokai culture and a port town: Mizuki Shigeru Road runs from JR Sakaiminato Station—the best car-free day trip.
Sakaiminato is the hometown of manga artist Shigeru Mizuki and a major San'in fishing port. Mizuki Shigeru Road runs about 800m from JR Sakaiminato Station, lined with over 170 bronze yokai statues that bring the world of GeGeGe no Kitaro onto the street. It suits rail trips, friends, and families—add a port seafood lunch to round it out.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Time here
- Half to full day trip
- Good for
- Car-free, families, manga fans
- Access
- JR Sakai Line to Sakaiminato
- Signature
- Mizuki Shigeru Road ~800m
Key facts
Yokai statues
Over 170City identity
Mizuki's hometown; fishing portWhat to see & do
What to see & do
1
Yokai street
Mizuki Shigeru Road
Stretching about 800m from JR Sakaiminato Station, the road has 178 bronze yokai, shops, and themed details. No car needed—great for slow walking, photos, stamp collecting, and finding your favorite yokai.
2
Museum
Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum
Reopened in April 2024, the permanent exhibition tells Shigeru Mizuki's eventful life in six chapters, including his wartime experience and his yokai world. The key indoor anchor of a Sakaiminato day trip—good on rainy days too.
3
Seafood market
Tairyo Ichiba Nakaura
A large seafood market with a giant stone Kitaro and a life-size Nezumi-otoko out front. Buy Matsuba and red snow crab, dried seafood, and San'in specialties—good for souvenirs too.
4
Food
Port-town seafood lunch
Sakaiminato is one of Japan's top fishing ports; a seafood lunch rounds out the culture day trip. Red snow crab, white squid, and the day's catch vary by season—check the restaurants and the official food guide.
Local names
Local names
Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum
Reopened April 2024 with a six-chapter exhibition—the core indoor sight in Sakaiminato. Adults ¥1,000.
Tairyo Ichiba Nakaura
A large seafood market (8:30–16:30) with a giant Kitaro statue—great for crab and souvenirs.
Sakaiminato: a fisheries kingdom
One of Japan's top fishing ports, landing red snow crab and bluefin tuna—seafood lunch is part of the trip.
Getting there & around
Getting there & around
Rail: the Sakai Line to JR Sakaiminato
From the Yonago side, take the JR Sakai Line to Sakaiminato Station; the road begins right outside—the easiest car-free day trip. Confirm timetables officially.
The airport is right nearby
Yonago Kitaro Airport is very close to Sakaiminato, so flyers can slot it into an arrival or departure day. Check road times and transfers on the airport access page.
Essentials
Essentials
| Museum hours | 9:30–17:00 (last 16:30), no closing days |
|---|---|
| Museum admission | Adults ¥1,000 · students ¥500/¥300 · preschool free |
| Mizuki Road | ~800m from JR Sakaiminato Stn · 178 statues |
| Nakaura market | 8:30–16:30 |
| Getting there | JR Sakai Line from the Yonago side |
A sample day
A sample day
- 10:00
Arrive at JR Sakaiminato
The road starts right outside; take in the yokai-themed station first.
Move Starts at the station
- 10:15
Walk Mizuki Shigeru Road
Find the 178 statues, take photos, collect stamps, and stroll ~800m to the east end.
- 11:30
Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum
At the east end, visit the 2024-renewed museum—the indoor core of the day.
- 12:30
Port seafood lunch
Lunch on seasonal seafood, or shop for crab and souvenirs at Nakaura market.
Move Market is in town; taxi handy
- 14:00
Yokai shrine & souvenirs
On the way back, stop at the Yokai Shrine and shops, then take the Sakai Line to Yonago or Kaike.
Move Sakai Line back to Yonago/Kaike
How to plan it
How to plan it
Who it's for
Car-free travelers, those wanting an easy day, families, friend groups, and fans of manga and yokai culture.
Season notes
An outdoor walk that works year-round; bring sun protection in summer, expect cold sea wind in winter, and shift to indoor spots and food on rainy days.
Pairs well with
Pairs well with
Yonago City
Yonago Station plus Sakaiminato is the most reliable car-free pairing.
Kaike Onsen
Sakaiminato by day, then back to Kaike for a bath and dinner.
Before you go
Before you go
Source ledger
Source ledger
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Mizuki Shigeru Road
Mizuki Shigeru Road official site · official operator
Food
Tottori Tourism Guide · official tourism
Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum — visitor guide
Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum · official operator
Tairyo Ichiba Nakaura seafood market
Tairyo Ichiba Nakaura · official operator
Sakaiminato: kingdom of fisheries
Sakaiminato Tourism Guide · official tourism
JR Sakai Line (Yonago - Sakaiminato) timetable
JR Odekake Net · official railway
Access
Yonago Tourist Guide · official tourism
Yonago Kitaro Airport access
Yonago Kitaro Airport · official airport