Kaiyodo Kappa Museum

The Kaiyodo Kappa Museum contains over 500 art pieces depicting kappa, water creatures from Japanese mythology, through various artistic interpretations and figurines.

The museum opened its doors on July 7, 2012, in a building near the Shimanto River to celebrate and preserve the cultural heritage of kappa legends.

The exhibitions feature hundreds of wooden kappa figurines engaged in different activities, representing the dual nature of these water beings in Japanese mythology.

Located 6 kilometers from Utsuigawa Station, the museum welcomes visitors from Monday through Sunday, except Tuesdays, between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Adjacent to the museum stands a dedicated shrine containing numerous handmade wooden representations of kappa performing various activities and poses.

Location: Shimanto

Inception: July 7, 2012

Official opening: July 7, 2012

Address: 高知県高岡郡四万十町打井川685-1 786-0322

Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: 0880293678

Website: https://ksmv.jp/kappakan

GPS coordinates: 33.16256,133.03810

Latest update: March 30, 2025 08:32