Daisen/Yonago - Sakaiminato's Mizuki Shigeru Road
In addition to being Tottori's leading port city, Sakaiminato is the birthplace of Mizuki Shigeru, one of Japan's best-loved manga artists. Born left-handed, Mizuki lost his left arm in New Guinea during the Second World War, teaching himself to write and draw with his right hand after his return. Drawing on ghost stories he had heard as a child, he is best known for the horror manga GeGeGe no Kitaro.
In Sakaiminato, one hundred whimsical bronze statues of the characters from this hugely popular manga line the Mizuki Shigeru Road, delighting both young and old visitors to the town. And at the Mizuki Shigeru Museum, you'll see the yokai, or ghosts, come to life in the displays and movies, as well as learning more about their creator.
More Info.(Daisen/Yonago):
Mt. Daisen
Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park
Kaike Hotspring
Sakaiminato's Mizuki Shigeru Road
In Sakaiminato, one hundred whimsical bronze statues of the characters from this hugely popular manga line the Mizuki Shigeru Road, delighting both young and old visitors to the town. And at the Mizuki Shigeru Museum, you'll see the yokai, or ghosts, come to life in the displays and movies, as well as learning more about their creator.
More Info.(Daisen/Yonago):
Mt. Daisen
Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park
Kaike Hotspring
Sakaiminato's Mizuki Shigeru Road
Sakaiminato City, Tottori
JR Yonago Station ===(JR Sakaiminato Line)===JR Sakaiminato Station
Sakai Minato: http://www.sakaiminato.net/
Portal guide to West Japan
The Cultural and Historic CROSSROADS of Japan: http://www.west-japan-travel.com/
Tottori Prefecture Tourism Association: http://kanko.pref.tottori.jp/english/
Portal guide to West Japan
The Cultural and Historic CROSSROADS of Japan: http://www.west-japan-travel.com/
Tottori Prefecture Tourism Association: http://kanko.pref.tottori.jp/english/
