Admissão ao Museu de Arte Yokai em Shodoshima

Stepping out of Tsuchiura Port and into Shodoshima's intricate "Maze Town," a labyrinth of alleys dating back to the pirate era, the Yokai Art Museum quietly awaited me on a quaint street corner. Inside the wooden warehouse, it guided me from the origins of yokai to the present day, from the spiritual views of the late Heian period to the entertainment yokai of the Edo era, all while listening to the poetic narrative that "yokai are fear, comfort, and culture." The museum, formed by several old houses, is not just a stage for yokai exhibitions but also a resonance of culture and imagination. Wandering through it, I realized that the yokai here are not meant to scare, but rather to serve as a mirror and a source of warmth from the depths of the human heart.

Great 😊 I think the design is very well done, and there is a Chinese guided tour. It's especially wonderful and very suitable for families with children. The kids also had a great time.

Buydown is available for immediate use and it is relatively cheaper. Although there are fewer exhibits, it is still worth a visit.

It's very convenient, you can buy and use it immediately, and it's cheaper than buying on-site. The Yokai Art Museum has 4 exhibition halls. The museum displays many sculptures of ghosts and monsters. The Kawa-no-ki Art Museum is a small, detailed exhibition hall, displaying many paper crane artworks. If you have time when visiting Shodoshima, you can come and see it.

Pros: 1. All the exhibits are beautiful (I especially love the Kappa, so handsome >V<), took many photos, and the lighting made them quite unique. 2. It felt like an adventure, holding a map, wearing headphones, and listening to the (Mandarin) commentary while exploring. Quite suitable for a solo adventure. 3. The three areas aren't very large, but moving up and down through them was quite special. Cons: 1. Although Wi-Fi was provided, the commentary on the app was very unreliable (even when I used my own data). 2. The yokai merchandise sold in the shop wasn't very appealing; I only bought two small yokai figures (Kappa, Tengu), and the ones I wanted were out of stock TAT. PS: If you're not particularly interested in yokai, I wouldn't recommend going. ^^

A magical place with many hidden details. Those who enjoy interesting things should definitely come and visit! ^^

If you’re visiting Shodoshima and want an amazing, unique experience, don’t skip the Yokai Art Museum! As someone with a deep interest in yokai, I found the exhibitions to be incredibly interesting and beautifully curated. It’s an absolute must-see for fellow folklore lovers or anyone curious to know more about these fascinating creatures.

There are a total of four exhibition halls, and you can visit them all in about an hour. There's also the Naoki Onozawa exhibition hall, where the eight artworks are very unique. On weekdays, it's open until 9 PM, so you can visit other attractions during the day.