The Top 5 Anime and Manga Destinations in Tokyo

There are numerous museums, shops, cafes, and other locations in Tokyo, particularly in Akihabara, that are geared toward fans of anime and manga.  Tokyo has consequently grown to be a well-known tourism attraction on a global scale.  The ten anime and manga hotspots in Japan are listed here!  See an example of Akihabara below to get an idea of just how big the anime and manga fandom is!

 

Pokemon Center Tokyo

1. Pokemon Center Tokyo

The official Pokemon store, where you can get genuine Pokemon goods, video games, card games, and other Pokemon-related items.  Additionally, the store hosts frequent events and features a teaching area for the Pokemon card game.

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1) Address: 1-2-3 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
2) Nearby Station: Hamamatsucho Station, Daimon Station, Takeshiba Station
3) Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat, Sun and Holidays 10:00am-7:00pm
4) Admission: Free
5) Other Locations: Sapporo, Tohoku (Sendai), Tokyo Bay (Chiba), Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka
6) Hompage: http://www.pokemon.co.jp/gp/pokecen/tokyo/ (Japanese)  

オフィシャルショップ一覧｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト

 

Gundam Front Tokyo

2. Gundam Front Tokyo

Visit this well-known website to explore the "Mobile Suit Gundam" universe.  The Gundam series, which began airing in Japan in 1979 and is still going strong today, has grown incredibly popular over the years, especially in Asia.  An ideal location for fans of Gundam.

 

1) Address: 7F Diver City Tokyo Plaza, 1-1-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
2) Nearby Station: Daiba Station, Tokyo Teleport Station
3) Hours: Weekdays are anytime from 10:00am-8:00pm / Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays have scheduled entries
4) Admission

Advanced tickets - 1000 yen (800 yen for elementary and middle school students)

At-the-door tickets - 1200 yen (1000 yen for elementary and middle school students)

* There is also a free area where no ticket purchase is necessary
5) Homepage: http://gundamfront-tokyo.com/ (English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

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J-WORLD TOKYO

3. J-WORLD TOKYO

The first indoor theme park in the world, inspired by Shonen Jump, the most popular manga publication in Japan.  Numerous attractions at the park are based on well-known manga series like One Piece, Dragonball, and Naruto.  A manga character food court and other minigames with prizes from the original "Shonen Jump" are additional attractions.

 

1) Address: 3F Sunshinecity World Import Mart Bldg., 3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
2) Nearby Station: Ikebukuro Station, Higashi-Ikebukuro Station
3) Hours: 10:00am-10:00pm (7 days a week)
4) Admission: Entry only: 1300 yen for Adults, 1000 yen for children Entry and unlimited rides: 2900 yen for Adults, 2600 yen for children  
5) Homepage: バンダイナムコアミューズメント (bandainamco-am.co.jp)

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Nakano Broadway (Nakano, Tokyo)

4. Nakano Broadway (Nakano, Tokyo)

A shopping center that caters to Japanophiles and Otaku, offering an enormous selection of products from the subculture, such as manga, anime, figures, and much more.  International tourists are very fond of visiting this location.

 

1) Address: 5-52-15 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
2) Nearby Station: Nakano Station
3) Homepage: http://www.nbw.jp/ (English, Japanese)

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Suginami Animation Museum (Suginami, Tokyo)

5. Suginami Animation Museum (Suginami, Tokyo)

A museum that teaches about the history of anime in Japan as well as the animation process.  The museum occasionally hosts anime-related events and shows well-known anime at its on-site movie theater.

 

1) Address: 3F Suginami Kaikan, 3-29-5 Kamiogi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
2) Nearby Station: Ogikubo Station, Nishi-Ogikubo Station, Kamiigusa Station
3) Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm
4) Closed: Monday (or on the following day if there is a national holiday)
5) Admission: Free
6) Hompage: http://sam.or.jp/ (English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

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Tokyo is a city that anybody can enjoy, whether they are taking the kids to see popular cartoon characters like Pokemon, Hello Kitty, Dragonball, or Doraemon, attending special anime screenings with their significant other, or purchasing Japanese original anime/manga merchandise simply for themselves.  Tokyo is a must-see for anyone hoping to immerse themselves in the spirit of Japanese subculture, as it is the center of Japan's manga and animation.

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Although Tokyo's public transportation is very convenient, planning a trip there can be challenging. However, with the help of a private tour guide or private tour group, you can receive a personalized itinerary that includes any of the above destinations and will satisfy your cravings for anime and manga.

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