Anpanman Museum (Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall)
香美市立やなせたかし記念館
A memorial hall in the hometown of Takashi Yanase, creator of Anpanman, with original artwork and large three-dimensional scenes. A must-visit for families with children.
Takashi Yanase spent his childhood in Kahoku town, Kochi Prefecture. The memorial hall opened in 1996 and consists of the Anpanman Museum, a Poetry and Picture Book Museum, and an outdoor group of Anpanman statues. Inside, visitors can see original artwork, large three-dimensional scenes, and interactive character installations, which are hugely popular with young children. The 2025 NHK morning drama Anpan, based on Takashi Yanase and his wife, has boosted its popularity even further. Admission is about 800 yen, and the museum is closed on Tuesdays. It is about 25 minutes by bus from JR Tosa-Yamada Station and can be combined with Ryugado Cave in one day.
Opening hours
9:30 am–5:00 pm (closed Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Ryugado Cave
- Makino Botanical Garden
- Chikurinji Temple & Mount Godai Observatory
- Harimaya Bridge
- Katsurahama Beach & Sakamoto Ryoma Statue
- Kochi Sunday Market
- Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
- Hirome Market