Tokyo is home to many manga and anime-related attractions and events:
Shopping
Akihabara
JR Akihabara Station
Hours: Store hours vary, typically 11:00 to 20:00Akihabara is the center of gaming, manga and anime culture in Japan. With its electronics shops, maid cafes and anime stores, it is a paradise for any self-proclaimed otaku.
Nakano Broadway
JR Nakano Station
Hours: Store hours vary, typically 12:00 to 20:00Nakano Broadway is a shopping mall with a large concentration of stores specializing in anime goods, including numerous specialized branches of the Mandarake store. Items on offer include a wide selection of figures, toys and costumes.
Tokyo Character Street
Inside Tokyo Station
Hours: 10:00 to 20:30Tokyo Character Street is a collection of about two dozen character-related shops on the first basement on the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station. It includes a Jump Shop, Kamen Rider Store, Studio Ghibli shop, Pokemon Store and outlets of several TV stations.
Shibuya Parco
5 minute walk from Shibuya Station
Hours: 11:00 to 21:00 (from 10:00 on weekends and national holidays)The 6th floor of the Shibuya Parco shopping complex, known as Cyberspace Shibuya, is filled with shops loved by otaku, including a Nintendo store, Pokemon Center, Jump Shop and Capcom Store.
Pokemon Centers and Pokemon Stores
Ikebukuro hours: 10:00 to 20:00
Lalaport hours: 10:00 to 20:00 (until 21:00 on weekends)
Skytree Town hours: 10:00 to 21:00
Nihonbashi Takashimaya hours: 10:30 to 21:00
Shibuya hours: 11:00 to 20:00 (from 10:00 on weekends)Selling all things Pokemon, like trading cards, stationery, toys and games, including some exclusive items. They also have areas for playing with Pokemon cards. There are five Pokemon Centers in Tokyo, one in Nihonbashi's Takashimaya, one in Ikebukuro's Sunshine City, one in the Lalaport Tokyo-Bay shopping mall in the eastern suburbs of Tokyo, one in Tokyo Skytree Town and one in the Parco building in Shibuya. Additionally, there are Pokemon Stores at Tokyo Station and Narita Airport. Unlike centers, stores do not have card playing areas.
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
5 minute walk from Daiba Station
Hours: 11:00 to 22:00 (from 10:00 on weekends and public holidays)This shopping, dining and entertainment complex opened in 2012 in Odaiba and features attractions related to the Gundam anime series, including a large, "life-size" Gundam statue in front of the building and Gundam Base Tokyo, a shop dedicated to plastic models.
Theme parks
Sanrio Puroland
15 minute walk from Keio Tama Center Station
Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (longer hours on weekends)
Closed: Irregularly on some Wednesdays and Thursdays
Admission: 3600-5300 yen depending on the dayCentered around Sanrio's most famous creation, Hello Kitty, Sanrio Puroland is a theme park for younger children and features Hello Kitty's house, a boat ride and various theaters and live shows. There are also stores that sell Sanrio products.
Namja Town
In Sunshine City in Ikebukuro
Hours: 10:00 to 21:00 (entry until 20:00)
Closed: No closing days
Admission: 1000 yen (entry only), 3700 yen (entry and unlimited rides)Namja Town is an indoor theme park by Namco, the creator of Pacman and many other arcade games and leisure products. Namja Town includes various small rides and attractions. There are two food corners specialized in gyoza and desserts in a Showa Period town setting with recreated old alleys.
Museums
Ghibli Museum
20 minute walk from Mitaka Station
Requires advance reservations (more details)The Ghilbi Museum is home to the favorite characters from Ghibli Studio films such as My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away. The museum features special animation exhibits and exclusive short films.
Fujiko F. Fujiyo Museum (aka Doraemon Museum)
10 minute bus ride from Noborito Station
Requires advance reservations (more details)The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, informally known as the Doraemon Museum, show the work of manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of the influential and long running Doraemon series. The museum features a short film, life sized characters, and original artwork from Doraemon and several of Fujiko F. Fujio's other series.
Tokiwaso Manga Museum
5 minute walk from Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki Station (Oedo Line)
Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (entry until 17:30)
Closed: Mondays (or Tue if Mon is national holiday), New Year holidays
Admission: few hundred yen during special exhibitions, free otherwiseTokiwaso is a reconstructed residence which once served as the home of multiple of Japan's most famous, early mangaka, including Tezuka Osamu, Fujiko F. Fujio, Fujiko A. Fujio, and Ishinomori Shotaro. It beautifully recreates the living spaces in the shared residence on the second floor and provides space for exhibitions on the ground floor.
Suginami Animation Museum
25 minute walk from Ogikubo Station
Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (entry until 17:30)
Closed: Mondays (or Tue if Mon is national holiday), New Year holidays
Admission: FreeThis museum is located in Suginami City Ward, a center of anime production. It features hands-on activities such as a dubbing booth and a digital workshop where you can bring your own creations to life.
Toei Animation Museum
15 minute walk from Oizumi Gakuen Station along the Seibu Ikebukuro Line
Hours: 11:00 to 16:00 (entry until 15:30)
Closed: Wednesdays, New Year holidays
Admission: FreeThe Toei Animation Museum consists of a single, spacious exhibition room with a small number of displays. Toei is a leading producer of anime series and movies, including animated versions of popular manga such as Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon.
Tokyo Anime Center
5 minute walk from Shibuya Station
Hours: 11:00 to 20:00 (entry until 19:30)
Closed: small number of irrgular closures
Admission: varies by exhibition, typically 0-1000 yen; entry to the shop is freeFormerly located in Akihabara and then Ichigaya (as represented in the photo), the Tokyo Anime Center can now be found in the DNP Plaza in Shibuya. Besides a shop featuring anime-related goods and an event space, the center hosts temporary exhibitions about works of anime.
Events
AnimeJapan
Late March
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight in OdaibaFormerly known as the Tokyo International Anime Fair, AnimeJapan is the world's largest anime exhibition. It is held every spring at Tokyo Big Sight in Odaiba. In addition to the traditional trade fair, there are stage exhibitions, film showings and award ceremonies.
Comiket
Twice a year in late December and mid August
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight in OdaibaComiket (an abbreviation of Comic Market) is the world's largest comic convention and is held twice a year, once in winter and again in summer, at Tokyo Big Sight in Odaiba. It is the premier place to purchase dojinshi (self-published or unofficial works) and rare or limited items.
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Links and Resources
English
Japanese
Nakano Broadway
Official website.Pokemon Center
Official website.Gundam Base Tokyo
Official website.Sanrio Puroland
Official website.Sunshine Namja Town
Official website.Ghibli Museum
Official website.Tokiwaso
Official website.Suginami Animation Museum
Official website.Toei Animation Museum
Official website.Fujiko F. Fujiyo Museum
Official website.Anime Japan
Official website.Comiket
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Featuring free WiFi and a hot tub, Mokkoan offers accommodation in Kita Ward, Tokyo. Private parking is available on site.Every room comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries.You will find a shared kitchen at the property.The guest house also offers free use of bicycles. Yokohama is 37 km from Mokkoan, while Chiba is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 24 km from Mokkoan.
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Conveniently set in the Edogawa district of Tokyo, 7 Rooms Hotel & Cafe is situated 1.3 km from Furukawa Shinsui Park, 1.5 km from Gyosen Park and 1.6 km from Ukita Park. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 700 metres from Subway Museum.The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge.Shin Nagashima River Shinsui Park is 1.7 km from 7 Rooms Hotel & Cafe, while Former House of Udagawa Family is 2.6 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 22 km from the property.
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Situated in Tokyo, 300 metres from Asakusa Fujiasama Shrine and 7.5 km from the centre, cyashitsu ryokan asakusa features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and an open-air bath. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security. The ryokan offers a hot tub and luggage storage space.At the ryokan, the units come with a wardrobe. Each unit has a safety deposit box and some rooms include city views. The units are equipped with heating facilities.At the ryokan, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and specialises in Japanese cuisine.Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.Popular points of interest near cyashitsu ryokan asakusa include Nitenmon Gate, Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center and Hozomon Gate. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 24 km from the property.
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Kaminarimon Ryokan offers accommodation with free WiFi.The rooms are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV, fridge and Nespresso coffee machine. An electric kettle, a green tea set and free toiletries are provided.The hotel offers laundry service for an additional fee.Kaminarimon Ryokan is a 2-minute walk to the Asakusa Metro Station. From there, destinations like Akihabara, Ginza and Ueno are a 15-minute subway ride away.There are many dining options and convenience stores within a few minutes' walk from the hotel.
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Composed of 2 buildings, The Okura Tokyo boasts a garden and bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The accommodation features a concierge, ticket service and currency exchange for guests.All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, kettle and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All guest rooms have a private bathroom with a bath, hairdryer, bidet and free toiletries.Located on 28-40 floors, Prestige Tower offers rooms with cityscape views. Guests booking room type with Club Lounge Access in Heritage Wing can enjoy Club Lounge. Spacious rooms in Heritage Wing include complimentary welcome drink, steam sauna and spa bath.Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast.Popular points of interest near The Okura Tokyo include Iino Hall and Conference Centre, National Diet Building and Space FS Shiodome. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International, 22 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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Attractively located in the Koto Ward district of Tokyo, ulu Tokyo is set 500 metres from Shibusawa Eiichi Taku Monument, 700 metres from Site of Mutsu Munemitsu Residence and 500 metres from Shinkawa Historic Place Monument. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Monument of Electric Experiment at Hiraga Gennai.The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. Ulu Tokyo features some rooms with city views, and all rooms are equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.Popular points of interest near ulu Tokyo include Masago Monument, Bank of Japan Origin Place Monument and Takao Inari Shrine. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 17 km from the hotel.
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Featuring 3-star accommodation, SOLA HOTEL is located in Tokyo, 300 metres from Kamejimashogakko Memorial Park and 800 metres from Kameido Tenjin Shrine. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The aparthotel features family rooms.The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is also a well-fitted kitchen in some of the units equipped with an oven and toaster. At the aparthotel, every unit has bed linen and towels.Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Umeyashiki Monument, Tokyo Skytree and Tobacco & Salt Museum. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 21 km away.
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Ideally situated in the centre of Tokyo, ENT TERRACE AKIHABARA is within 400 metres of Origami Kaikan and 500 metres of TKP Garden City Premium Akihabara. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 500 metres from Yushima Seido, 400 metres from EDO Culture Complex and 500 metres from Ochanomizu Park. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.All rooms in the hotel are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At ENT TERRACE AKIHABARA the rooms include bed linen and towels.Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kamezumiinari Shrine, Akihabara Neribei Park and Yushima Goryo Shrine. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 21 km from ENT TERRACE AKIHABARA.
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Boasting chic decor with touches of Japanese traditional aethetics, Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. 7 dining options are featured, and free parking is available on site. JR Meguro Station is 6 minutes on foot and Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is a 12-minute stroll. Free WiFi is provided throughout.All spacious rooms rooms include a satellite TV with cable channels, minibar, a coffee machine and handy smartphone. An en suite bathroom is fitted with a spa bath, free toiletries and hairdryer. For your comfort, some rooms include a sauna.Guests can unwind in a Japanese-style garden or at a library on site The front desk is open for 24 hours a day, and there are a pastry shop and gift shop at the property. Massage services and room services can be arranged.Shunyuki serves signature Chinese delicacies, while Tofutei offers an authentic Japanese kaiseki multi-course meal. Teppanyaki Japanese wagyu beed, American-style grilled dishes and Italian cuisine can be sampled on site. Live piano performance can also be enjoyed at an on-site cafe lounge in the day time.JR Shibuya Station is a 5-minute train ride, while JR Shinagawa Station is 8 minutes by train from Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 10 km away.
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Budget-friendly
The cosy Tokyo Hikari Guesthouse offers private rooms and dorm beds, only a 1-minute walk from Kuramae Subway Station. It also features a shared lounge with WiFi/wired internet, tea and cooking facilities, all for free. A washing machine with detergent can be used free of charge.Rooms are air-conditioned and come with extra-long beds. Linens are changed every 3 nights. Bathrooms and toilets are shared, a shared hairdryer is provided free of charge and bath towels are available with an extra charge.Open from October 2014, Tokyo Hikari has a small, sunny garden. Luggage storage is available.Guesthouse Tokyo Hikari is a 15-minute walk from Asakusa.
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