Tokiwa-sō Manga Museum
豊島区立トキワ荘マンガミュージアム
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
A museum in Tokyo, Japan, that is a faithful replica of the Tokiwa-sō apartment complex, a legendary boarding house where many pioneering manga artists lived and collaborated in the 1950s and '60s.

📜 Faithful replica of the legendary Tokiwa-sō apartment complex, now a manga museum.
🔍 Celebrates the lives and works of pioneering mangaka who lived and collaborated here.

Why Go

🎨 Immerse yourself in the history of modern manga
🏠 Explore recreated apartments, kitchen, and communal areas
📚 Discover works by famous artists like Osamu Tezuka and Fujiko Fujio
🚶 Walk around the surrounding area to find related monuments

Why Avoid

🗣️ Most signage is in Japanese (English guide available at desk)
🅿️ No general visitor parking available

Tips

🧦 Remove shoes before entering; socks are required
🎟️ Reservations are recommended for admission

Cost

💰 Admission fee required for special exhibitions, otherwise free.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Last admission 5:30 p.m.)
Closed Mondays, New Year's holiday, and during exhibition changes.

Other

🚻 Restrooms, ostomate toilet, infant bed, highchair, elevator
♿ Wheelchair accessible, wheelchair loan available
🅿️ Reserved parking for coach buses and handicapped visitors (contact museum in advance)

Last updated 28 days ago

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