The Kashokan Town History and Future Museum, located in Kashokan Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture, has become one of the important pilgrimage spots in the collaboration project between the anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” and Kashokan Town. As the hometown of Kashokan Racecourse, which produced the legendary racehorse Oguri Cap, the entire town is immersed in the world of Uma Musume, and the History and Future Museum serves as a base facility for sacred site pilgrimages that attracts many fans.
This article comprehensively explains detailed information about Kashokan Town History and Future Museum, how to participate in the digital stamp rally, the details of the collaboration project, and efficient sacred site pilgrimage routes needed for actual visits.
Kashokan Town History and Future Museum | Basic Information about the Facility
Kashokan Town History and Future Museum is a public facility that introduces the history and culture of Kashokan Town. It displays historical materials from Kashokan Town, which thrived as a river port of the Kiso River, and cultural heritage of the region.
Facility Overview
- Location: 87 Shimohoncho, Kashokan Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture
- Phone Number: 058-388-0161
- Business Hours: 9:00～17:00
- Closed: Mondays (If a holiday, the following weekday)
- Admission: Free
- Parking: Available (Free)
- Access: About 4 minutes walk from Kashokan Town Hall, about 10 minutes walk from Meitetsu Kashokan Station
Characteristics of In-Museum Facilities
The Kashokan Town History and Future Museum boasts fulfilling exhibits despite its compact size. The permanent exhibitions introduce the history of Kashokan Town by era, with abundant materials from the period when the town thrived through water transportation on the Kiso River. The museum also has a rest area, making it an important resting point for sacred site pilgrims during stamp rallies.
Because it is free to use, it is an easily accessible facility where visitors can learn about the history of Kashokan Town while deepening their understanding of the world of “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray”.
Anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” × Kashokan Town Collaboration Project
Starting April 26, 2025, Kashokan Town has been implementing a collaboration project with the anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” in cooperation with Shueisha Inc. and Cygames Inc. A second collaboration is also being held, with the period extended from February 13, 2025 to August 31.
Background of the Collaboration Project
Kashokan Town is known for Kashokan Racecourse, which produced the legendary racehorse “Oguri Cap” who was active from 1987 to 1990. “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” is a work where an Uma Musume modeled after Oguri Cap is the protagonist, and Kashokan Town is literally the stage of the story itself.
With the anime adaptation, Kashokan Town has actively developed collaborations with the work, establishing a system to welcome sacred site pilgrims throughout the entire town.
Collaboration Period and Implementation Details
First Round: From April 26, 2025～
Second Round: February 13, 2025～August 31
In the collaboration project, various initiatives are being developed, including the installation of life-size panels at multiple locations in town, implementation of digital stamp rallies, distribution of special merchandise, and town decorations. Kashokan Town History and Future Museum is positioned as one of the important bases in these initiatives.
Digital Stamp Rally Complete Guide | How to Participate at Kashokan Town History and Future Museum
Kashokan Town History and Future Museum is one of four stamp locations for the digital stamp rally. By participating in the stamp rally, you can obtain limited merchandise.
Stamp Installation Locations (4 locations total)
- Kashokan Town Hall (1 Tsukasa-cho, Kashokan Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture)
- Kashokan Town History and Future Museum (87 Shimohoncho, Kashokan Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture)
- Kashokan Minato Park Clock Tower (Minato-cho, Kashokan Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture)
- Kashokan Racecourse (12 Wakaba-cho, Kashokan Town, Hashima District, Gifu Prefecture)
Stamp Rally Participation Steps
Step 1: Access the digital stamp rally page on your smartphone
Step 2: Scan the QR codes placed at each stamp installation location
Step 3: At Kashokan Town History and Future Museum, QR codes are placed near the museum entrance, so scan them to earn stamps
Step 4: Collect stamps from all 4 locations
Step 5: Present the completion screen at a designated location and receive your prize
Prizes and Giveaways
For those who collect all stamps from the 4 locations, collaboration clear files will be presented to the first 10,000 people. Distribution will be at Kashokan Town Hall or Kashokan Racecourse.
Additionally, at cooperating stores in town, collaboration trading cards will be distributed to those who wish upon making purchases of 500 yen or more (tax included) (limited quantity).
Tips for Efficient Stamp Collection
Kashokan Town History and Future Museum is positioned exactly midway between Kashokan Town Hall and Kashokan Minato Park Clock Tower. In the case of walking pilgrimage, the route “Kashokan Town Hall → Kashokan Town History and Future Museum → Kashokan Minato Park Clock Tower → Kashokan Racecourse” is the most efficient.
At the History and Future Museum, we recommend taking a break at the free rest area before moving to your next destination. The museum also has a tourism map of Kashokan Town, making it convenient for planning your sacred site pilgrimage.
Exhibits at Kashokan Town History and Future Museum and Uma Musume Collaboration Exhibits
Highlights of Permanent Exhibits
At Kashokan Town History and Future Museum, you can view the following:
- Water Transportation on the Kiso River and History of River Ports: The history of Kashokan Town as an important river port of the Kiso River from the Edo period through the Meiji period
- Cultural Heritage of Kashokan: Traditional crafts and historical materials passed down to the region
- The Town’s Progress: Changes in Kashokan Town in the modern and contemporary periods
Special Exhibits During Collaboration Period
Special exhibits related to “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” may be held during the collaboration period. Past exhibits have included:
- Life-Size Panels: Life-size panels of Uma Musume characters including Oguri Cap
- Work Introduction Corner: Panel exhibits introducing the world of “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray”
- History of Kashokan Racecourse and Oguri Cap: Exhibits connecting the actual accomplishments of Oguri Cap with the history of Kashokan Racecourse
At “GALLERY GIFU” on the first floor of the Gifu Prefectural Government, a collaborative exhibition “Kashokan Town × Anime ‘Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray'” was held in cooperation with Kashokan Town, displaying items produced for the collaboration project.
Photography
Regarding exhibits in the museum, some are photographable while others are not. Life-size panels related to the collaboration can generally be photographed, but there may be photography restrictions on historical materials, so it is recommended to confirm with museum staff.
Sacred Site Pilgrimage Model Course Centered on Kashokan Town History and Future Museum
We introduce an efficient sacred site pilgrimage course centered on Kashokan Town History and Future Museum that can be completed in half a day.
[Morning Start] Half-Day Complete Course (Time Required: Approximately 3-4 hours)
9:00 Arrival at Meitetsu Kashokan Station
- Begin traveling by rental bicycle or on foot
9:15 Kashokan Town Hall (Stamp 1/4)
- Earn digital stamp
- Photograph town decorations and banners
- Time required: 15 minutes
9:35 Kashokan Town History and Future Museum (Stamp 2/4)
- Earn digital stamp
- View museum exhibits
- Take a short break in the rest area
- Time required: 30-45 minutes
10:25 Kashokan Minato Park Clock Tower (Stamp 3/4)
- Earn digital stamp
- Model location where Oguri Cap trains in the work
- Enjoy the scenery of the Kiso River
- Time required: 20-30 minutes
11:00 Kashokan Racecourse (Stamp 4/4)
- Earn digital stamp (Complete!)
- Visit the Oguri Cap Memorial Museum
- Tour sacred sites within the racecourse
- Receive collaboration clear file
- Time required: 60-90 minutes
12:30 Lunch around Kashokan Station
- Receive collaboration trading card at cooperating stores with purchases of 500 yen or more (tax included)
13:30 Depart from Kashokan Station
[Walking Distances]
- Kashokan Town Hall → Kashokan Town History and Future Museum: approximately 350m (4 minutes walk)
- Kashokan Town History and Future Museum → Kashokan Minato Park Clock Tower: approximately 700m (9 minutes walk)
- Kashokan Minato Park Clock Tower → Kashokan Racecourse: approximately 1.2km (15 minutes walk)
The total distance is about 2.5km, making it easily manageable on foot.
Recommendation for Using Rental Bicycles
Rental bicycle services are available in Kashokan Town, and using them can significantly reduce travel time. Particularly during summer or when carrying luggage, rental bicycle use is recommended.
The Kashokan Town History and Future Museum has a parking area where you can temporarily park your bicycle and slowly view the museum.
How to Access Kashokan Town History and Future Museum
Access by Train
From Nagoya area:
- Get off at “Kashokan Station” on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, approximately 10 minutes walk
- Meitetsu Kakamigahara Line “Shin-Naka Station” with Meitetsu bus is also possible
From Gifu area:
- Walk from JR Gifu Station to Meitetsu Gifu Station
- Take the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line to Kashokan Station (approximately 15 minutes)
Access by Car
From Nagoya area:
- Approximately 20 minutes from “Ichinomiya IC” on the Tomei Expressway
- Via Nagoya Expressway Ichinomiya Line is convenient
From Gifu area:
- Approximately 20 minutes via National Route 21
Parking Information:
- Dedicated parking lot at Kashokan Town History and Future Museum (Free)
- Limited spaces, so consider using Kashokan Town Hall parking during peak times
Access by Bus
Gifu Bus operates route buses in Kashokan Town, but due to limited frequency, it is recommended to check the timetable in advance.
Sacred Site Pilgrimage Spots Around Kashokan Town History and Future Museum
We introduce nearby sacred site spots to visit when you visit Kashokan Town History and Future Museum.
Kashokan Minato Park
Located about 9 minutes walk from the History and Future Museum, Kashokan Minato Park is an important sacred site that served as the model for the place where Oguri Cap trains in “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray”.
The park spreads along the Kiso River, and preserves the history of Kashokan Town as an important river port. The clock tower in the park is a stamp installation location for the digital stamp rally, attracting many fans.
While gazing at the magnificent scenery of the Kiso River, you can recall the training scenes from the work—a moving spot.
Cycling Road
Within Kashokan Town, a cycling road is maintained along the Kiso River, and this landscape also appears in the work. By traveling through this cycling road on the way from the History and Future Museum to Minato Park, you can immerse yourself even more in the world of the work.
Kashokan Town Hall
Kashokan Town Hall, about 4 minutes walk from the History and Future Museum, is also an important point in the stamp rally. Large banners and town decorations are displayed in front of the town hall, allowing you to feel the energy of the collaboration project.
Tourist information pamphlets are also placed in the lobby on the first floor of the town hall, which is helpful for gathering information about sacred site pilgrimage.
Kashokan Racecourse
Located about 1.5km from Kashokan Town History and Future Museum, Kashokan Racecourse is the most important sacred site for “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” pilgrimage. It is the actual racecourse where Oguri Cap ran and is the stage of the work itself.
Inside the venue is the Oguri Cap Memorial Museum, where you can learn about the actual accomplishments and history of Oguri Cap. On race days, special events for the collaboration project may be held.
Merchandise Acquisition and Cooperating Store Information in Kashokan Town
Cooperating stores in Kashokan Town offer various benefits during the collaboration period.
Collaboration Trading Card Distribution
Collaboration trading cards are distributed to those who wish upon making purchases of 500 yen or more (tax included) at cooperating stores in town (limited quantity, first come, first served).
Collaboration Clear File Distribution Locations
Those who complete the digital stamp rally at all 4 locations can receive collaboration clear files at the following locations:
- Kashokan Town Hall
- Kashokan Racecourse
Limited to the first 10,000 people, so early visits are recommended.
Other Limited Merchandise
At Kashokan Racecourse, “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” related merchandise may be sold at the Oguri Cap Memorial Museum and shops. Since many products are limited-time offerings, it is recommended to check official information before your visit.
Notes and Manners for Your Visit
Manners in the Museum
Kashokan Town History and Future Museum is a public facility. Please follow these etiquette guidelines when viewing:
- Keep loud conversation to a minimum
- Do not touch exhibits
- Confirm which areas allow photography and which do not
- Be considerate of other visitors
Note about Monday Closure
Kashokan Town History and Future Museum is closed on Mondays (If a holiday, the following weekday). If visiting from far away, be sure to confirm the opening days before your visit.
Busy Seasons
Shortly after the collaboration begins, during anime broadcast periods, and on Oguri Cap Memorial Race days, many sacred site pilgrims visit. Especially on weekends and holidays, there may be congestion, so weekday visits are recommended.
Consideration for Local Residents
Kashokan Town also has many residential areas. When engaging in sacred site pilgrimage, please note the following:
- Do not trespass on private property
- Do not park illegally
- Avoid loud voices early in the morning or late at night
- Always take your trash with you
History of Kashokan Town and Oguri Cap
Knowing the history of Kashokan Town and Oguri Cap when visiting Kashokan Town History and Future Museum allows you to enjoy the sacred site pilgrimage more deeply.
The Trajectory of Oguri Cap
Oguri Cap was a racehorse born in 1985 who was active from 1987 to 1990. Debuting at Kashokan Racecourse, he left overwhelming results in local horse racing before transferring to central horse racing. Having won the Arima Kinen twice, he remains a legendary horse remembered in racing history.
History of Kashokan Racecourse
Kashokan Racecourse was established in 1948 as a local horse racing venue. It became nationally known for producing Oguri Cap, and currently many horse racing fans visit as “Oguri’s old home.”
Relationship with “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray”
“Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” is a work where an Uma Musume modeled after Oguri Cap is the protagonist. The story unfolds based on Oguri Cap’s actual trajectory from local to central racing, and Kashokan Town and Kashokan Racecourse appear as important stages of the work.
At Kashokan Town History and Future Museum, by learning about the history of this region, you can gain a deeper understanding of the actual history behind the work.
Summary | Experience the World of “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” at Kashokan Town History and Future Museum
Kashokan Town History and Future Museum is an important base facility in the “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” × Kashokan Town collaboration project. It is one of four locations in the digital stamp rally and is an ideal stopover for sacred site pilgrimage thanks to its free rest area.
Key Points for Visiting Kashokan Town History and Future Museum:
- Stamp collection location for the digital stamp rally
- Exhibits where you can learn about the history and culture of Kashokan Town
- Free rest area for a break during your pilgrimage
- Convenient location: 4 minutes walk from Kashokan Town Hall, 9 minutes walk from Minato Park
- Parking available for easy car access
During the collaboration period (February 13～August 31, 2025), the entire town is immersed in the world of “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray”. The sacred site pilgrimage route centered on Kashokan Town History and Future Museum, visiting Kashokan Town Hall, Kashokan Minato Park, and Kashokan Racecourse, is an efficient course that can be completed in half a day.
Benefits are abundant, including collaboration clear files limited to the first 10,000 people and collaboration trading card distributions at cooperating stores. While being careful about Monday closures, please visit Kashokan Town History and Future Museum and experience the world of “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” in Oguri Cap’s hometown.
At Kashokan, where the legendary horse Oguri Cap ran, a special experience awaits you where the world of anime and actual history intersect.
