🕵️♂️ Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory (青山剛昌ふるさと館)
The Hometown Museum of the Creator of Detective Conan
The Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory, located in Hokuei Town, Tottori Prefecture, is a museum dedicated to Gosho Aoyama, the world-famous manga artist and creator of the popular series Detective Conan (Case Closed). This is a must-visit destination for Conan fans from all over the world!
📚 What’s Inside?
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🖋️ Exhibitions about Gosho Aoyama – Learn about his childhood, career, and how Detective Conan was born.
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📖 Original drawings and storyboards – See how the manga and anime are created.
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🧪 Mystery-solving games and gadgets – Try interactive exhibits based on Conan’s high-tech tools and detective skills!
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🧠 Conan Quiz & Challenges – Put your detective mind to the test with puzzles and trivia.
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🎥 Mini theater – Watch special Conan-related videos.
🏙️ Themed Town: Conan Everywhere!
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Hokuei Town is also called “Conan Town”!
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You’ll find Detective Conan statues, Conan Bridge, and decorated trains all over the area.
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The local JR Yura Station is even nicknamed "Conan Station", with themed decorations and photo spots.
🛍️ Museum Shop
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Find limited-edition Conan goods, from manga, keychains, and puzzles to exclusive souvenirs you can’t buy anywhere else.
🚉 Access
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From Tottori Station, take the JR San’in Line to Yura Station (about 45 minutes).
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The museum is about a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride from the station.
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Look for Conan-themed signs and decorations as you go!
🎯 Why Visit?
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🕵️♀️ Dive into the world of Detective Conan and its creator
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🎨 Explore the manga creation process from sketches to screen
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📸 Take photos with Conan-themed art and statues around town
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🛍️ Shop for exclusive Conan merchandise
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🚂 Enjoy a unique town completely themed around manga
Whether you're a lifelong Conan fan or just curious about Japanese manga culture, the Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory offers a fun and educational experience in a truly unique setting.
Official Website
https://www.gamf.jp/english/
Accommodation sites
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