Tokyo Anime Adventure: Studio Tour, Drawing Class & Museum Visit

Tokyo, Japan

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn all about Japanese anime art and even learn how to draw it yourself on this informative and fun tour of an anime studio in Suginami, Tokyo. Go behind-the-scenes of Japan’s anime and manga industry, first visiting an anime museum to learn about the history and production process. Then, visit a functioning studio and participate in an anime workshop to learn about the drawing style and try it yourself.

Get a behind-the-scenes tour of a real anime studio
Visit an anime museum with a guide
Discover the history and process of the anime industry
Join an anime drawing class for an immersive experience

What's Included

Private access to the Anime School & Studio for Japan Awaits guests
Learn about anime and manga from an experienced artist
Workshop materials for learning how to draw anime by hand
Guided introduction to the Anime School & Studio and the anime production process
Visit to the Suginami Animation Museum
English-speaking tour guide throughout
Transportation between the Anime Museum and the Anime School/Studio

Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meals & drinks
Personal expenses & souvenirs
Travel insurance
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Suginami City, Tokyo, Japan

End point

Nakano City, Tokyo, Japan

Itinerary

Suginami

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Suginami

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Suginami

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Number of Travelers
This is a private experience arranged exclusively for your booked group.
The per-person price varies depending on the number of participants selected during booking. Larger groups may require additional transportation or operating arrangements and are subject to advance confirmation.
Operating Days and Times
This tour operates on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday–Friday: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Age Requirement

The minimum participation age is 8 years old. Adult pricing applies to all guests aged 8 and above.
Guests aged 8–17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18 or older. The accompanying adult must also be included in the booking.
Drawing Experience
No previous drawing experience is required. The workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as guests who already enjoy drawing.
The exact lesson content may vary depending on the instructor and the participants’ experience levels.
Anime School and Studio Access
The experience includes a visit to an Anime School and Studio and an introduction to the anime production process.
Access to specific classrooms, work areas, staff members, production materials, or active commercial productions may vary depending on operations on the day and is not guaranteed.
Late Arrival
Although this is a private tour, the guide can wait for up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. Please contact your guide immediately if you expect to be late. If you have not arrived within 30 minutes, the booking will be treated as a no-show and the tour will not proceed.
Standard Cancellation Policy:
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 5 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 10 days or less before event
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 26 reviews

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A fun and informative tour

John_R, Dec 2024

My girlfriend is an anime lover, so I booked this anime tour about a month before our trip as a gift for her. We were lucky to have Maya-san as our tour guide. I’ve got to say, it was such a cool experience! The tour was super informative, with the pamphlet provided by Japan Awaits and the explanations from Maya-san. I know some anime movies, but I didn’t care much about the history of anime or how they became such famous works. After this tour, I learned so many exciting facts about the anime world and how much the industry has evolved over the years. Most importantly, my girlfriend really enjoyed the tour and said she loved every moment of seeing those anime-related things. The highlight for both of us, though, was meeting the animator, Obata-san. He was so attentive and patient, even with someone like me who isn’t great at drawing. We felt really comfortable learning from him. If you’re an anime fan or just curious about the art behind it, this is definitely worth checking out.

Outstanding

Jean_C, Aug 2024

Seiko our tour guide was outstanding! She was thorough and very accommodating. We could tell she loves what she does. Her excitement and enthusiasm really made our experience great. Learning to draw characters was one of the highlights of our tour. Definitely recommend it.

Learn how anime is made and how to draw manga.

Georgios_S, Apr 2024

We visited the Suginami anime museum and a studio and learned some of the basics of drawing Manga characters. The tour guide was very motivated and explained everything to us. Very good tour for Anime and Manga fans. Wish it was longer.