Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit

Duration3h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The Tokyo Anime Adventure with Japan Awaits is a private 3-hour experience arranged exclusively for your booked group.

Begin at the Suginami Animation Museum, where you will learn about the history and production of Japanese animation. Then travel with your English-speaking guide to a local Anime School and Studio in Nakano for an introduction to its creative environment and the different roles involved in anime and manga production.

The experience concludes with a hands-on anime drawing workshop led by an experienced instructor. No previous drawing experience is required, and standard drawing materials are provided.

What's included

Private experience for your booked group.
Transportation between the Suginami Animation Museum and the Anime School and Studio.
Visit to the Suginami Animation Museum.
Visit to the Anime School and Studio.
Standard drawing materials for the workshop.
Hands-on anime drawing workshop with an experienced instructor.
English-speaking tour guide throughout the experience.

Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meals & drinks
Personal expenses & souvenirs
Travel insurance
Gratuities (optional)
Transportation to the initial meeting point and from the final tour location.

What to expect

10m

Meet your English-speaking guide at KFC at the North Exit of Ogikubo Station.

Meeting point: KFC at North Exit – Ogikubo Station
Address: 1 Chome-8-10 Kamiogi, Suginami City, Tokyo 167-0043

Your guide will be holding a bright yellow Japan Awaits sign so they are easy to recognize. After meeting your guide, you will travel together to the Suginami Animation Museum.
Suginami Animation Museum
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit the Suginami Animation Museum and discover the history and development of Japanese anime. Learn about the animation production process, explore exhibits showing how anime is created, and see displays covering animation techniques, production roles, and the evolution of Japanese animation.

Your English-speaking guide will provide explanations throughout the visit and help you better understand the exhibits and the world behind anime production.
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Continue to amps International ANIME School, located in Nakano, an area known for its connection to Japan’s anime and manga industry. Explore the school and studio environment where aspiring animators, manga artists, and illustrators develop their skills.

You will also take part in a hands-on drawing workshop with an experienced artist, where you can learn more about professional drawing techniques, try creating your own artwork, and ask questions about anime, manga, and the creative process.

Your English-speaking guide will assist with explanations and translation throughout the visit.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at KFC at the North Exit of Ogikubo Station, 1 Chome-8-10 Kamiogi, Suginami City. Look for a guide holding a bright yellow Japan Awaits sign. Please do not go directly to the Suginami Animation Museum.

End point

The tour ends in Nakano City. Your guide can show you the way toward Nakano Station after the experience.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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: 12:00 PM–3:00 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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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