Eiji Tsuburaya Museum

Eiji Tsuburaya Museum

This is a museum dedicated to Eiji Tsuburaya the “Father of Tokusatsu,” or, the “Father of Japanese special effects.” There are exhibits relating to many of the monsters, “Kaijyu,” that are featured in many of Tsuburaya’s films including a Godzilla suit and Mothera egg!

Eiji Tsuburaya is from Sukagawa City so you will also find statues around town of various Kaijyu and Ultraman characters from the Ultra-series, a series that was primarily created by Tsuburaya.

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Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://s-tette.jp/museum/005290.html
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0248-73-4407

Best SeasonAll Year
Entrance FeeFree
Access Details
Access4-1 Nakamachi Sukagawa, Fukushima 962-0845
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