Mizuki Shigeru Road is an approximately 800-meter-long street running along the Chiyogawa River in the center of Tottori City. It recreates the world of manga artist Shigeru Mizuki's works, with yokai bronze statues placed throughout. While Shigeru Mizuki is from Sakaiminato City in Tottori Prefecture, he also has ties to Tottori City, and this road reflects his fondness for his hometown. Walking along Mizuki Shigeru Road gives you the feeling of having wandered into the world of yokai. The bronze statues faithfully reproduce various yokai appearing in Shigeru Mizuki's works, each accompanied by an explanatory note written by Mizuki himself. Reading these notes will deepen your knowledge of yokai. Along Mizuki Shigeru Road, you'll also find yokai-related facilities such as the Shigeru Mizuki Museum and a yokai shrine. The Shigeru Mizuki Museum exhibits Shigeru Mizuki's works and materials, providing detailed information about his life and works. At the yokai shrine, you can offer ema (votive plaques) depicting yokai and make wishes. While Mizuki Shigeru Road is a must-visit for yokai enthusiasts, even those not interested in yokai can enjoy its unique atmosphere. If you visit Tottori City, be sure to take a stroll down Mizuki Shigeru Road.
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