The Niigata City Manga House

新潟市マンガの家

Discover the works of gag manga artists connected with Niigata. Inside are life-size character figures, a room packed with around 10,000 manga to read for free, manga-making workshops, and more.

The Niigata City Manga House immerses visitors in the world of works by gag manga artists associated with Niigata. This includes Fujio Akatsuka, the renowned author of “Osomatsu-kun” and “Tensai Bakabon,” along with Mineo Maya and his definitive works like "Patalliro!" Visitors can snap photos striking classic character poses, as well as view life-size character figures, and enjoy lots of other engaging exhibits.

Plus, daily manga workshops (in Japanese only) are available to join without reservations. There’s also a Manga Room where you can dive into approximately 10,000 "essential works in manga history" selected by facility staff. This makes it an absolute must-visit for manga enthusiasts!

General Information

Address新潟県新潟市中央区古町通6番町971番地7 GEO古町通6番町 1・2階新古町版画通(古町通と東堀通の間)
DirectionsFrom the Niigata Station Bandai Exit Bus Terminal
Lines 0 and 1 (Bandaibashi Line), get off at "Furumachi"
Line 2 (Niigata City Loop Bus) get off at "Higashibori-dori Rokubancho"
Car ParkNone (paid parking is available nearby)
Opening Times11:00 am - 7:00 pm
PricesAdmission: Free

Contact

NameThe Niigata City Manga House
Telephone Number025-201-8923
Website