Kami City Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall Anpanman Museum
Dedicated to Kochi-born creator Takashi Yanase, this museum is one of the prefecture's most recognizable family destinations and a pilgrimage stop for Anpanman fans nationwide. A firmly established sightseeing draw in eastern Kochi.
1.5–2.5 hours
¥1,200 (adults) for the combined memorial hall ticket
9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Tuesdays (or next day if Tuesday is a holiday). Periodic closures for exhibition changeovers.
Year-round
About 35 minutes by car from Nankoku IC. By public transport: JR Dosan Line to Tosa-Yamada Station, then JR Bus Odochi Line for about 25 minutes to Birafu (Anpanman Museum) stop. Walk about 5 minutes.
Location
Why Visit
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Anpanman character exhibits
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Creator Takashi Yanase gallery
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Interactive displays
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Gift shop and café
Local Tips
Single ticket grants entry to both Anpanman Museum and the Yanase Takashi Poem and Fairy Tale Picture Book Hall; re-entry allowed until 17:00 same day. The gift shop is for museum visitors only. No restaurant on-site.
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