Ishinomori Manga Museum

The Ishinomori Manga Museum is an art museum in Nakaze dedicated to the works of manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. The building spans multiple floors with original artwork, three-dimensional displays, and exhibits that document his career development.

Artist Shotaro Ishinomori created revolutionary manga series that set new standards for the medium and made it accessible to wider audiences. The museum was founded to preserve his legacy and recognize his contributions to manga as an art form.

The museum centers on Shotaro Ishinomori's creations and shows how his manga series became popular across Japan and beyond. Visitors can observe how these characters and stories shaped manga culture over decades.

The location is easy to reach from the town center and offers adequate space for visitors of all types. The exhibits are well-marked with information provided in multiple languages.

The third floor features a reading area with extensive manga collections where visitors can browse works by the artist and other creators. A cafe in this space serves special dishes that complement the current displays.

Location: Nakaze

Inception: 2001

Architects: Nihon Sekkei

Official opening: July 23, 2001

Operator: 街づくりまんぼうについて

Address: 2-7 Nakaze, Ishinomaki, Miyagi 986-0823

Opening Hours: Monday 09:00-17:00;Wednesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: 0225965055

Website: http://man-bow.com/manga

GPS coordinates: 38.42946,141.31082

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56