| Name of Facility | Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center （須賀川特撮アーカイブセンター） |
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| Hours of Operation | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Closed | We are closed every Tuesday (If Tuesday is a national holiday, we will be open, and will be closed on Wednesday that week instead.) and Year-End/New Year Holidays (December 29th-January 3rd). (Caution) The museum may be temporarily closed as needed. |
| Admission | Admission is free. |
| Parking | Parking is available on the north side of the facility (on the Sukaking wall side). |
| Additional Information | For groups of 10 or more people, please contact us in advance. Please refer to “For Private and School Groups.” |
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Directions
| Name of Facility | Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center （須賀川特撮アーカイブセンター） |
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| Location | 22 Nakachimae, Hashirata-aza, Sukagawa City, Fukushima 962-0302 （須賀川市柱田字中地前22番地） |
| Phone | 0248-94-5200 |
By car
From City Roads
From National Route 4, take Prefectural Road 67 (Nakano Sukagawa Line) west from the Sukagawa City Ikenoshita Intersection for about 9 km.
From Highways
Get off the Tohoku Expressway at Sukagawa IC and head north on Prefectural Road 67 (Nakano Sukagawa Line). Turn left at the intersection of JA Yume Minami Nishibukuro Branch and head west for about 8 km.
(Caution) When using a car navigation system, please enter “Iwase Community Service Center （須賀川市岩瀬市民サービスセンター）.”
By JR Train
Get off at Sukagawa Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line. Please use the following means of transportation to reach the Center:
By Bus
Fukushima Transportation, Ltd. official website (bus information in Japanese only)
(Caution) The nearest bus stop is “Iwase Branch （岩瀬支所）.”
By Taxi
About 20 minutes from Sukagawa Station. One-way fare is about 4,100 yen.
Car Rental Information
- NIPPON RENT-A-CAR Sukagawa Station (phone 050-1712-2925)
- TOYOTA Rent a Car Sukagawa shop (phone 0248-72-0100)
- ORIX Rent-A-Car Sukagawa Rental Site (phone 0248-63-1543)
From Fukushima Airport
You can rent a car or share a taxi (reservation required). Please see the Fukushima Airport website for details.
Function of the Center
Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center operates to collect, archive, restore and research valuable works and materials from Tokusatsu films. We also serve as a place for visitors to experience and enjoy the wonders of Tokusatsu.
Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center, 1F
- Storage
- Hall
- Working Room
- Library
- Stairs
Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center, 2F
- Multipurpose Space
- Audiovisual Room
- Training Room 1
- Training Room 2
Accessibility Resources and Services
Accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible elevator
Restroom for visitors with disabilities
Complimentary wheelchair
AED
Diaper-changing table
Accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible elevator
Restroom for visitors with disabilities
Complimentary wheelchair
AED
Diaper-changing tableWhen Visiting
When Visiting
- Smoking is prohibited in the building. Please do not smoke anywhere.
- Please be aware that cameras are installed in the building for security reasons.
- Food is not allowed in the building. Please do not eat anywhere. You may consume beverages only in the Atrium Hall on the 1st floor.
- The building has no trash cans. Please take your trash home with you.
Photography Policy
- Taking photos of the displayed areas is permitted ONLY with the camera feature on smartphones or mobile phones.
- You can post your photos on social media as long as no visitors appear in your images.
- Please do not record or take photos of videos shown at the Center.
The following actions are prohibited at all times:
- Using photo equipment other than smartphones and mobile phones
- Using flash and lighting equipment
- Using equipment such as tripods and selfie sticks
- Shooting videos
- Photographing books in the library
- Shooting very close to the materials
- Taking photos for the purpose of copying/reproducing materials
- Using photos for commercial purposes
- Processing or altering photos of the materials
- Touching the materials, display glasses, acrylic cases, panels, or lighting fixtures
- Interfering with the Center’s operation or with our visitors
- Any action that may cause copyright infringement
If a Center staff member witnesses any of the above, you may be contacted.
For Group Visits
For Group Visitors (Classes/Lectures)
At the Center, you can learn about the culture of Tokusatsu through the materials, display panel commentaries, guide movies, and hands-on Tokusatsu technology.
The materials and services are available to elementary, junior high and high school classes as well as to various groups.
Please consult us in advance for group visits.
Examples of available hands-on workshops:
- Ultraman kirigami/paper cut-outs
- Sukaking chigiri-e/collages with Japanese paper
- Sukaking coloring books
- Make-your-own zoetrope
Please let us know:
- When you would like to visit
- Purpose of your tour
- Group details
- Number of visitors
- Need for a guide/commentator
Please contact us by phone with the above information at least one week prior to your desired visit date.
Note: Please check our operation hours before planning your visit.
Depending on other group bookings and/or events, we may not be able to meet all requests.
For General Group Visitors
If you are a group of 10 or more, please contact us in advance.
If your group is for school classes or training, please check “For Group Visitors (Classes/Lectures).”
Please let us know:
- When you would like to visit
- Purpose of your tour
- Group details
- Number of visitors
- Need for a guide/commentator
Please contact us by phone with the above information at least one week prior to your desired visit date.
Note: Please check our operation hours before planning your visit.
Depending on other group bookings and/or events, we may not be able to meet all requests.