The Animation of Tokyo
To many animation and manga lovers, traveling to Tokyo could be the best thing in the world. A fashion center, Tokyo is on many manga fans to-do list. Akihabara is not only a popular commercial district to the locals, but it also attracts countless of foreign travelers. Furthermore, Akihabara is the center where video games, manga, and animation culture concentrate. Animation and manga fans often visit shops to buy figures, manga, DVD/CD, and other animation products. Addition to Akihabara, Suginami Animation Museum and Ghibli Museum are popular attractions among manga fans. In First Avenue Tokyo Station and Nakano Broadway, fans can find the most comprehensive animation products. For detailed information on the animation museums and manga streets in Tokyo, see below:
First Avenue Tokyo Station is a diverse commercial district, which is composed of the TOKYO Me, anime street, ramen street, and other distinctive areas. First Avenue Tokyo Station gathers many of the character shops, including for Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma, Domo-kun, Ultraman, etc.
Address: 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Transportation: Take JR and arrive at Tokyo station YAESU
2) Nakano Broadway
Nakano Broadway collects many uncommon anime merchandises, including limited edition model and anime products from older generations. Nakano Broadway started with Mandarake, a small store with only 43 ft². Today, the Nakano Broadway has expanded to 28 stores, that gather all types of anime products spanning over generations. If you cannot find a product in Nakano Broadway, you probably will not find it anywhere else in Tokyo.
Address: 5-52 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo
Transportation: Take JR Nakano Station and destination will be in walking distance.
3) Akihabara
Akihabara is an electronic town well known around the world. Accumulated over 300 electronic shops, character shops, anime stores, and themed cafes, Akihabara is the paradise of many manga fans. Among the countless stores, Yodobashi and Animate Akihabara are the most popular for electronics and anime merchandises respectively.
Address: Taitou district, Tokyo
Transportation: Take Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and get off at Akihabara Station.
Popular Animation Museums in Tokyo
1) One Piece Tower Tokyo
Rather than a museum, One Piece Tower Tokyo is more like a theme park, where you can try many games. It is located in on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floor of the Tokyo Tower. The One Piece character shop is on the 1st floor, selling many limited edition products.
Address: 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo
Transportation: Take JRYamanote line/Keihin-Tohoku Line and take the North Exit at Hamamatsucho station
2) Suginami Animation Museum
Tokyo Polytechnic University Suginami Animation Museum presents the history of animation in Japan to visitors. In this museum, you can see different animation and exhibitions. You can also make animation with your own hand, thus exploring the entire process in anime production.
Address: Tokyo, Suginami City, Kamiogi, 3−29−5
Transportation: Take the JR Chuo Line or Metro Marunouchi-Linie and get off at Ogikubo station
3) Ghibli Museum
Ghibli Museum is constructed based on Studios Ghibli. Unlike other art museum, the Ghibli museum doesn't have any visit guide. Thus, guests can freely explore the exhibitions in a maze-like environment.
Address: 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo
Transportation: Take JR Chuo Line and get off at the South Exit at Mitaka station. Destination will be in 15 min walk.
4) Sanrio Puroland
In the Hello Kitty theme park, you will enjoy various music halls, restaurants, and games. All the decorations are designed around the Sanrio characters. The games in the park are rarely scary or thrill. Instead, the park create romantic atmosphere and becomes a popular photogenic spot. You will find Hello Kitty, Pochacco, Keroppi, and other characters in the park. During summer, the park also prepares fireworks and carnival parade.
Address: 1-31 Ochiai, Tama, Tokyo
Transportation: Take Odakyu Tama Line and arrive at Tama-Center Station
To many animation and manga lovers, traveling to Tokyo could be the best thing in the world. A fashion center, Tokyo is on many manga fans to-do list. Akihabara is not only a popular commercial district to the locals, but it also attracts countless of foreign travelers. Furthermore, Akihabara is the center where video games, manga, and animation culture concentrate. Animation and manga fans often visit shops to buy figures, manga, DVD/CD, and other animation products. Addition to Akihabara, Suginami Animation Museum and Ghibli Museum are popular attractions among manga fans. In First Avenue Tokyo Station and Nakano Broadway, fans can find the most comprehensive animation products. For detailed information on the animation museums and manga streets in Tokyo, see below:
Popular Anime Streets in Tokyo
1) First Avenue Tokyo StationFirst Avenue Tokyo Station is a diverse commercial district, which is composed of the TOKYO Me, anime street, ramen street, and other distinctive areas. First Avenue Tokyo Station gathers many of the character shops, including for Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma, Domo-kun, Ultraman, etc.
Address: 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Transportation: Take JR and arrive at Tokyo station YAESU
2) Nakano Broadway
Nakano Broadway collects many uncommon anime merchandises, including limited edition model and anime products from older generations. Nakano Broadway started with Mandarake, a small store with only 43 ft². Today, the Nakano Broadway has expanded to 28 stores, that gather all types of anime products spanning over generations. If you cannot find a product in Nakano Broadway, you probably will not find it anywhere else in Tokyo.
Address: 5-52 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo
Transportation: Take JR Nakano Station and destination will be in walking distance.
3) Akihabara
Akihabara is an electronic town well known around the world. Accumulated over 300 electronic shops, character shops, anime stores, and themed cafes, Akihabara is the paradise of many manga fans. Among the countless stores, Yodobashi and Animate Akihabara are the most popular for electronics and anime merchandises respectively.
Address: Taitou district, Tokyo
Transportation: Take Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and get off at Akihabara Station.
Popular Animation Museums in Tokyo
1) One Piece Tower Tokyo
Rather than a museum, One Piece Tower Tokyo is more like a theme park, where you can try many games. It is located in on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floor of the Tokyo Tower. The One Piece character shop is on the 1st floor, selling many limited edition products.
Address: 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo
Transportation: Take JRYamanote line/Keihin-Tohoku Line and take the North Exit at Hamamatsucho station
2) Suginami Animation Museum
Tokyo Polytechnic University Suginami Animation Museum presents the history of animation in Japan to visitors. In this museum, you can see different animation and exhibitions. You can also make animation with your own hand, thus exploring the entire process in anime production.
Address: Tokyo, Suginami City, Kamiogi, 3−29−5
Transportation: Take the JR Chuo Line or Metro Marunouchi-Linie and get off at Ogikubo station
3) Ghibli Museum
Ghibli Museum is constructed based on Studios Ghibli. Unlike other art museum, the Ghibli museum doesn't have any visit guide. Thus, guests can freely explore the exhibitions in a maze-like environment.
Address: 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo
Transportation: Take JR Chuo Line and get off at the South Exit at Mitaka station. Destination will be in 15 min walk.
4) Sanrio Puroland
In the Hello Kitty theme park, you will enjoy various music halls, restaurants, and games. All the decorations are designed around the Sanrio characters. The games in the park are rarely scary or thrill. Instead, the park create romantic atmosphere and becomes a popular photogenic spot. You will find Hello Kitty, Pochacco, Keroppi, and other characters in the park. During summer, the park also prepares fireworks and carnival parade.
Address: 1-31 Ochiai, Tama, Tokyo
Transportation: Take Odakyu Tama Line and arrive at Tama-Center Station
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the popular anime streets in Tokyo?First Avenue Tokyo Station, Nakano Broadway, and Akihabara are all popular commercial district filled with anime and manga stores. You will be able find all types of anime merchandise as well as delicious foods.
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What are the popular animation museums in Tokyo?One Piece Tower Tokyo, Suginami Animation Museum, Ghibli Museum, and Sanrio Puroland are the most popular animation museums.
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Where in Tokyo can I find anime stuffs from older generation?Nakano Broadway collects a lots of rare anime merchandise, including the limited edition models and uncommon video games. Nakano Broadway started with Mandarake, a small store with only 43 ft². Today, the Nakano Broadway has expanded to 28 stores, that gather all types of anime products spanning over generations.
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Where is the best place for anime electronics?Akihabara is an electronic town well known around the world. Accumulated over 300 electronic shops, character shops, anime stores, and themed cafes, Akihabara is the paradise of many manga fans. Among the countless stores, Yodobashi and Animate Akihabara are the most popular for electronics and anime merchandises respectively.
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Where is Akihabara located? How do I get there with public transportation?Akihabara is located in Taitou district, Tokyo. Take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and get off at the Akihabara station.
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Can I experience anime production in Tokyo?In Suginami Animation Museum, you can explore the entire process in anime production. In this museum, you will not only see different animation and exhibitions, but also make animation with your own hand.
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Do you have any tour itinerary specific to anime culture?We currently do not have any tour dedicated to anime culture. However, you provide a list of anime attractions you want to visit, and our staff will come up with an itinerary best fits your need.
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