GeGeGe no Kitaro (Sakaiminato City)

GeGeGe no Kitaro

Half a century has passed since this comic series was first animated. Now, this is Season 6. Some 20 years into the 21st century, many are oblivious of the very existence of specters. Against this background, this new season’s stories develop. Towns and cities are experiencing mysterious happenings that are beyond explanations of science. So Mana, a 13-year-old girl, sends a letter to “Yokai Post” (a postal service for communicating with specters), though she is not 100% certain it will work. Then, GeGeGe no Kitaro appears to her. Kitaro listens to Mana, and is convinced that those mysterious happenings are caused by some specters. Now, he is busy hunting for specters that have entered our world of humans.

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Sightseeing Spot in This Area

Sakaiminato City has not only the attraction of “Gegege no Kitaro”, but also the unmissable spot of Sakai Fishing Port which is called “the City of Fish and Kitaro.” Sakai Fishing Port is designated as a Specified Third Class Fishing Port (only 13 ports are so designated), of importance as a fishery base in Japan as well, and is one of the leading ports in terms of landings of crab and tuna. A“Sakai Fishing Port Tour” (advance reservation required) is organized throughout the year, when you can enjoy touring the fishing port and its wholesale market, which cannot be usually entered, guided by a tour guide.