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Anime museums in Japan — 34 manga and anime museums
日本の漫画・アニメ博物館・記念館（藤子・F・不二雄ミュージアム、手塚治虫記念館、水木しげる記念館、ジブリ美術館、青山剛昌ふるさと館など）
This collection presents 34 anime museums Japan has to offer, focusing on the country's rich history of manga and anime. The listed places range from large, well-known institutions like the Kyoto International Manga Museum and the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, to smaller, regional tributes to specific artists and characters. These museums are spread across 17 of Japan's 47 prefectures, providing a diverse geographical spread for travelers.
The selection includes sites such as the Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum in Hyogo, the Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum in Kanagawa, and the Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum in Tottori. Other examples include the Snoopy Museum Tokyo and the Ishinomori Manga Museum in Miyagi. Each entry provides details about the specific museum, allowing visitors to learn about its focus, whether it is a general overview of manga history or a dedicated exhibition to a single creator or series.
Travelers can use this list to identify museums that align with their interests, from historical overviews to contemporary animation. The collection provides factual information for planning visits to these cultural institutions.
Miyagi 宮城
Ishinomori Manga Museum
石ノ森萬画館Immerse yourself in the captivating world of manga at this unique museum in Miyagi, Japan.
Shotaro Ishinomori Memorial Museum
石ノ森章太郎ふるさと記念館Discover Shotaro Ishinomori’s world at this museum in Miyagi, Japan, celebrating manga and anime.
Akita 秋田
Yokote Masuda Manga Museum
横手市増田まんが美術館Explore the vibrant world of manga at Yokote Masuda Manga Museum, Akita, Japan.
Fukushima 福島
Fukushima Sakura Yubasha (The Imagination and Art Museum)
空想とアートのミュージアム 福島さくら遊学舎Fukushima Sakura Yubasha: Japan's imagination and art museum for manga & anime in Fukushima.
Saitama 埼玉
Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum
さいたま市立漫画会館Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum: Explore the vibrant world of Japanese cartoon art in Saitama.
Tokyo 東京
Snoopy Museum Tokyo
スヌーピーミュージアムSnoopy Museum Tokyo: explore the world of Peanuts, a must-see for manga and anime fans.
Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum
長谷川町子美術館Explore the delightful world of Machiko Hasegawa, the pioneering manga artist, at her dedicated art museum in Tokyo.
Toshima City Tokiwasō Manga Museum
豊島区立トキワ荘マンガミュージアムImmerse yourself in manga history at Toshima City Tokiwasō Manga Museum in Tokyo, Japan.
Meiji University Modern Manga Library
明治大学 現代マンガ図書館Explore manga's rich history at Meiji University's Modern Manga Library in Tokyo, discovering diverse collections.
Suginami Animation Museum
東京工芸大学 杉並アニメーションミュージアムExplore the vibrant world of Japanese anime at the Suginami Animation Museum in Tokyo.
Tokyo Anime Center in DNP Plaza Shibuya
東京アニメセンター IN DNP PLAZA SHIBUYADiscover the world of anime at Tokyo Anime Center in DNP Plaza Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
Toei Animation Museum
東映アニメーションミュージアムToei Animation Museum: Tokyo's gateway to the world of anime, a must-visit for fans.
Shōjo Manga-kan (Girls' Manga Museum)
少女まんが館Explore the enchanting world of shojo manga at this unique museum in Tokyo, Japan.
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
三鷹の森ジブリ美術館Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli at this whimsical museum in Tokyo, Japan.
Toshima Ward Tokiwasō-dori Rest Stop
豊島区トキワ荘通りお休み処Toshima Ward Tokiwasō-dori Rest Stop: a haven in Tokyo for manga and anime fans.
Kanagawa 神奈川
Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum
藤子・F・不二雄ミュージアムDiscover the magical world of Fujiko·F·Fujio, the creator of Doraemon, in Kanagawa, Japan.
Kawasaki City Museum
川崎市市民ミュージアムDiscover a unique collection at Kawasaki City Museum, celebrating manga and anime in Kanagawa, Japan.
Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum
横浜アンパンマンこどもミュージアムImmerse yourself in the world of Anpanman at this lively children's museum in Kanagawa, Japan.
Niigata 新潟
Niigata City Manga House
新潟市マンガの家Discover the vibrant world of manga and anime in Niigata, Japan, at the Niigata City Manga House.
Niigata Manga Animation Museum
新潟市マンガ・アニメ情報館Discover the world of manga and anime at this museum in Niigata, Japan.
Toyama 富山
Himi Shiokaze Gallery Fujiko Fujio A Art Collection
氷見市潮風ギャラリー 藤子不二雄ⒶアートコレクションDelve into the whimsical world of Fujiko Fujio A at this unique gallery in Toyama, Japan.
Ishikawa 石川
Go Nagai Wonderland Museum
永井豪記念館Explore Ishikawa's tribute to Go Nagai, a world of manga and anime creators. Discover the legendary works within.
Nagano 長野
Iida City Kihachiro Kawamoto Doll Museum
飯田市川本喜八郎人形美術館Explore the exquisite world of Kihachiro Kawamoto's dolls at this unique museum in Iida, Nagano, Japan.
Kyoto 京都
Kyoto International Manga Museum
京都国際マンガミュージアムExplore the world of manga at Kyoto International Manga Museum in Kyoto, Japan.
Hyogo 兵庫
Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum
宝塚市立手塚治虫記念館Visit the world of Osamu Tezuka in Hyogo, Japan. A must for manga and anime lovers.
Tottori 鳥取
Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum
水木しげる記念館Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum in Tottori, Japan: A world of Japanese manga and anime awaits.
Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory
青山剛昌ふるさと館Explore the imaginative world of Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory in Tottori, Japan.
Okayama 岡山
Yumiko Igarashi Art Museum
いがらしゆみこ美術館Explore the enchanting world of Yumiko Igarashi, a celebrated manga artist, at her museum in Okayama, Japan.
Takahashi City Kibikawa Kami Fureai Manga Museum
高梁市 吉備川上ふれあい漫画美術館Explore the imaginative world of manga at the Kibikawa Kami Fureai Manga Museum in Okayama, Japan.
Kochi 高知
Yokoyama Memorial Manga Museum
横山隆一記念まんが館Opened in 1993, this Kochi museum celebrates the world of cartoonist Ryuichi Yokoyama and his manga creations.
Kami City Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall Anpanman Museum & Poem and Märchen Picture Book Museum
香美市立やなせたかし記念館 アンパンマンミュージアム＆詩とメルヘン絵本館Kochi: Celebrate Anpanman and the world of Takashi Yanase's anime, poetry, and fairy tales.
Fukuoka 福岡
Kitakyushu Manga Museum
北九州市漫画ミュージアムDiscover six zones of manga delights at the Kitakyushu Manga Museum in Fukuoka, Japan.
Kumamoto 熊本
Kōshi Manga Museum
合志マンガミュージアムKōshi Manga Museum: Discover the world of manga and anime in Kumamoto, Japan.
Yunomae Manga Museum
湯前まんが美術館Explore the Yunomae Manga Museum in Kumamoto, a captivating destination for manga and anime enthusiasts.
Photo credits
- Kōshi Manga Museum — 桃パフェ — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum — Asturio Cantabrio — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum — Aimaimyi — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum — ITA-ATU — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Niigata City Manga House — DAI-nk — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Yokoyama Memorial Manga Museum — 京浜にけ — Copyrighted free use · source
- Yunomae Manga Museum — MK Products at Japanese Wikipedia — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Niigata Manga Animation Museum — Drph17 — CC BY 4.0 · source
- Snoopy Museum Tokyo — かなえゆうじん — CC0 · source
- Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum — あばさー — Public domain · source
- Yokote Masuda Manga Museum — 掬茶 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ishinomori Manga Museum — gleam_df — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Shotaro Ishinomori Memorial Museum — zynke — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum — 京浜にけ — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Kyoto International Manga Museum — ja:利用者:珈琲ルンバ — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Toshima City Tokiwasō Manga Museum — Tokyo-Good — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Fukushima Sakura Yubasha (The Imagination and Art Museum) — Eaglefire — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Kawasaki City Museum — ja:User:Gleam — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum — Thirteen-fri — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Meiji University Modern Manga Library — Akahar23 — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Suginami Animation Museum — Asanagi — CC0 · source
- Tokyo Anime Center in DNP Plaza Shibuya — BreakdownDiode — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Toei Animation Museum — Asanagi — CC0 · source
- Shōjo Manga-kan (Girls' Manga Museum) — 運動会プロテインパワー — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Ghibli Museum, Mitaka — Madame Tatillonne — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Toshima Ward Tokiwasō-dori Rest Stop — KQuhen — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Iida City Kihachiro Kawamoto Doll Museum — Asturio Cantabrio — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Himi Shiokaze Gallery Fujiko Fujio A Art Collection — 極地狐 — CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Go Nagai Wonderland Museum — Indiana jo — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory — Flow in edgewise — CC BY 3.0 · source
- Yumiko Igarashi Art Museum — Abasaa — Public domain · source
- Takahashi City Kibikawa Kami Fureai Manga Museum — Jogungagon — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Kami City Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall Anpanman Museum & Poem and Märchen Picture Book Museum — 京浜にけ (Keihin-nike) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Kitakyushu Manga Museum — Asai1920 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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