{"id":5078,"date":"2018-09-28T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T07:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=5078"},"modified":"2022-06-15T09:58:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T07:58:05","slug":"manga-anime-locations-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/manga-anime-locations-in-japan","title":{"rendered":"The best manga and anime locations in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To many, the artistic styles of anime cartoons and manga comic books are synonymous with <strong>Japanese culture<\/strong>. Not only are these entertainments enjoyed within Japan, but fans flock from around the world to experience anime themed places and events. Consider this list of some of the <strong>best anime and manga experiences that Japan has to offer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Otaku_Districts\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Tokyo Otaku Districts<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Akihabara_the_Otaku_Paradise\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> Akihabara: the Otaku Paradise<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ikebukuro_J-World_Tokyo_Namja_Town_Otome_Road\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> Ikebukuro: J-World Tokyo, Namja Town, Otome Road<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Anime_and_Manga_Themed_Stores\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Anime and Manga Themed Stores<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Gundam_Base_Tokyo\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> Gundam Base Tokyo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Nakano_Broadway\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.2<\/span> Nakano Broadway<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Pokemon_Centers_and_Stores\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.3<\/span> Pokemon Centers and Stores<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_Character_Street_in_Tokyo_Station\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.4<\/span> Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Station<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Anime_and_Manga_Museums\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Anime and Manga Museums<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Suginami_Animation_Museum\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Suginami Animation Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kyoto_International_Manga_Museum\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Kyoto International Manga Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tezuka_Osamu_Manga_Museum\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ghibli_Museum\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.4<\/span> Ghibli Museum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Anime_and_Manga_Theme_Parks\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Anime and Manga Theme Parks<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#One_Piece_Tower\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.1<\/span> One Piece Tower<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sanrio_Puroland\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.2<\/span> Sanrio Puroland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Anime_and_Manga_Locations_to_Visit\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Other Anime and Manga Locations to Visit<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Dogo_Onsen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.1<\/span> Dogo Onsen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Universal_Studios_Osaka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.2<\/span> Universal Studios Osaka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_Otaku_Districts\">Tokyo Otaku Districts<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Akihabara_the_Otaku_Paradise\">Akihabara: the Otaku Paradise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Akihabara, also known as <em>Akiba<\/em> or <em>Electric Town<\/em>, has been called an <strong>otaku paradise<\/strong>. Electronics and anime-themed shops about, as do otaku maid cafes, in which the staff are dressed as anime characters. You can also <strong>find \u201cself-published\u201d manga<\/strong> that are difficult to acquire elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>In a small area, 5 minutes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/akihabara-station\">Akihabara Station<\/a>, we can find specialized stores such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Mandarake Complex<\/strong>, where, in addition to manga comics, you can find all kinds of merchandise in anime, manga, and video games.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Animated\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Akihabara<\/strong>, located in the considered <em>ground zero of the otaku world<\/em>, is a shop where you can find comics and merchandise of the most novel manga and anime.<\/li>\n<li>A few steps away we can find\u00a0<strong>Taranoana Comics<\/strong>, with a large assortment of manga and doushinji.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5089\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/animated-akihabara-tokyo.jpg\" alt=\"Animated Akihabara, Tokyo - Manga comics and merchandise\" width=\"700\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/animated-akihabara-tokyo.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/animated-akihabara-tokyo-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Ikebukuro_J-World_Tokyo_Namja_Town_Otome_Road\">Ikebukuro: J-World Tokyo, Namja Town, Otome Road<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>J-World Tokyo<\/strong> is an indoor amusement park based on <strong>Shonen Jump<\/strong> characters, such as those from <strong>One Piece<\/strong>, <strong>Naruto<\/strong>, and <strong>Dragon Ball Z<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Namja Town<\/strong> is another indoor theme park, where you can eat an ice cream cone crafted to resemble your favorite character, <strong>try foods from all over Japan<\/strong>, shop, or capture \u201cUnidentified Mysterious Mononoke\u201d using an <strong>electronic fishing rod<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Otome Road<\/strong> is directed towards anime\u2019s <strong>female audience<\/strong>. Also called the <em>Maiden Road<\/em>, it features shopping centers where visitors can <strong>purchase anime and manga themed products<\/strong>, magazines, and novels, all crafted with fans of <strong>yaoi<\/strong>, or \u201cboy\u2019s love,\u201d in mind.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Anime_and_Manga_Themed_Stores\">Anime and Manga Themed Stores<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Gundam_Base_Tokyo\">Gundam Base Tokyo<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Gundam franchise is one of the <strong>most enduring among animes<\/strong>, beginning in 1979. Gundam Base traces the history in its museum displays and also offers plenty of shopping opportunities \u2013 including models that can be assembled in-store and Gundam themed refreshments. Don\u2019t forget to take a selfie beside the <strong>life-sized Gundam suit<\/strong> standing watch outside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5085\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gundam-tokyo.jpg\" alt=\"Gundam Base, Tokyo\" width=\"700\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gundam-tokyo.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/gundam-tokyo-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Nakano_Broadway\">Nakano Broadway<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Often called \u201c<em>collector\u2019s haven<\/em>\u201d, <strong>Nakano Broadway<\/strong>\u00a0(Tokyo) is the <strong>shopping center to visit for rare and hard-to-find anime and manga goods<\/strong>. There are <strong>twenty-seven different shops<\/strong> in this location, including clothing stores and a grocery store.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Pokemon_Centers_and_Stores\">Pokemon Centers and Stores<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Found throughout the country, the most well-known venue is the <strong>Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo<\/strong>. The Mega Center carries much <strong>memorabilia that can only be purchased in Japan<\/strong> \u2013 including edible souvenirs such as drinks, noodles, and cookies.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Tokyo_Character_Street_in_Tokyo_Station\">Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Station<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This <strong>underground shopping street<\/strong> has stores that feel like your typical Hallmark chain store, with one exception \u2013 every card, book, stuffed animal, or d\u00e9cor item is themed to match an anime series. Shops include the <strong>Hello Kitty Shop<\/strong>, <strong>Studio Ghibli Official Shop<\/strong>, <strong>Rilakkuma Store<\/strong>, <strong>Pretty Cure Shop<\/strong>, and more. <strong>Ichiban Plaza<\/strong> offers exclusive, limited edition merchandise.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Anime_and_Manga_Museums\">Anime and Manga Museums<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Suginami_Animation_Museum\">Suginami Animation Museum<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This museum is filled with <strong>interactive workshops, an anime theater, and an extensive anime library<\/strong>. Fans can learn about the craft and history of anime from exhibits on animation, voice dubbing, and where anime may be headed next.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Kyoto_International_Manga_Museum\">Kyoto International Manga Museum<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Kyoto International Manga Museum elevates this art style to a science<\/strong>. This museum \u201cstrives to preserve, study, and research the culture of manga throughout history.\u201d How much manga does the Kyoto Museum hold? You\u2019ll find manga pages all around you \u2013 not just in the displays, but <strong>covering the floor<\/strong> on which you walk!<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Tezuka_Osamu_Manga_Museum\">Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Constructed to resemble a medieval European castle, this museum celebrates the nature-inspired work of <strong>Tezuka Osamu<\/strong>. These include the famous, classic anime, <strong>Astro Boy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Ghibli_Museum\">Ghibli Museum<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Studio Ghibli is <strong>one of anime\u2019s landmark production companies<\/strong>, creating favorites such as <em>Spirited Away<\/em> and <em>My Neighbor Totoro<\/em>. Exhibits include a <strong>rooftop garden<\/strong>, a model of the <strong>Cat Bus<\/strong> in which children can play, bookstore, and displays of the animation process.<\/p>\n<p>In our article about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/studio-ghibli-museum\">Ghibli Museum<\/a>, we tell you more about its opening times, tickets and prices and particularities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1061\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/ghibli-museum-cat-bus-e1488206764494.jpg\" alt=\"Ghibli Museum Cat Bus\" width=\"750\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Anime_and_Manga_Theme_Parks\">Anime and Manga Theme Parks<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"One_Piece_Tower\">One Piece Tower<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Celebrating the popular series <strong>One Piece<\/strong>, this attraction, located in the Tokyo Tower, features hands-on entertainment in which you can be a One Piece character, wielding a katana. A live stage performance brings the story to life, and stores provide <strong>One Piece souvenirs available nowhere else<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Sanrio_Puroland\">Sanrio Puroland<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hello Kitty and her friends<\/strong> were created to epitomize \u201cJapanese cuteness\u201d. At <em>Hello Kitty Land Tokyo<\/em>, you can enter her world, where you will meet the characters, view live shows and parades, and shop for \u201ccute and crazy\u201d collectibles.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_Anime_and_Manga_Locations_to_Visit\">Other Anime and Manga Locations to Visit<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Dogo_Onsen\">Dogo Onsen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-onsen-in-japan#Dogo_Onsen\">Dogo Onsen<\/a>, in Matsuyama, will allow you to relive a beloved anime film as well as experience true Japanese culture. <strong>The Dogo Onsen inspired Yubaba\u2019s bathhouse in the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away<\/strong>. The onsen\u2019s popularity surged after the film\u2019s release.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dogo-onsen-matsuyama-2.jpg\" alt=\"Dogo Onsen\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dogo-onsen-matsuyama-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/dogo-onsen-matsuyama-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Universal_Studios_Osaka\">Universal Studios Osaka<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to attractions based on popular Hollywood films, Universal Studios is now home to \u201cUniversal Cool Japan\u201d \u2013 <strong>an area dedicated to Japanese favorites<\/strong> such as Sailor Moon.<\/p>\n<p>If amusement parks are your thing, you might want to take a look at our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/theme-parks-japan\">amusement parks in Japan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best Tokyo's anime and manga locations\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1KZ1ALKhJWSr4U4DI5DZBD-CjUaHefk-p\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>How will you pursue your own anime fantasy? With your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> in hand, you\u2019ll be ready for an adventure like no other.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To many, the artistic styles of anime cartoons and manga comic books are synonymous with Japanese culture. Not only are these entertainments enjoyed within Japan, but fans flock from around the world to experience anime themed places and events. 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