A pilgrimage to a sacred place in Higashi-Nagasaki: Experience Showa-era manga culture at the Tokiwaso Manga Museum

A 10-minute walk from Higashi-Nagasaki Station. <>Tokiwaso is a legendary apartment building where some of Japan’s most famous manga artists, including Osamu Tezuka, Fujiko FujioⒶ, and Shotaro Ishinomori, once spent their youth. <>Tokiwaso Manga Museum brings this history back to life in the present day.

Feel the life in the 1950s and the breath of genius cartoonists.

This museum, located in a corner of Minami-Nagasaki Hanasaki Park, faithfully recreates Tokiwaso in full scale. <>The round chabudai on the tatami mats, the communal kitchen, the nostalgic black telephone…. <>In a space that feels like a time slip, visitors can look into the origins of the manga artists’ creations.

Inside the museum, there are displays of the desks and materials they actually used, as well as a corner that introduces their friendships of the time. <>You can experience the atmosphere of the place where famous works such as “Doraemon” and “Masked Rider” that everyone knows were born.

Free admission! Great for sightseeing and outings with children!

Admission to the Tokiwaso Manga Museum is free, so it is a great place to stop by casually. <>While the museum is crowded with families and manga-loving tourists on weekends, it is relatively relaxing to visit on weekdays. <>The museum also has a store where visitors can purchase limited-edition goods and reprinted manga.

After the pilgrimage, enjoy local delicacies in Higashi-Nagasaki.

After your pilgrimage to the Holy Land, how about a delicious meal near the station? <>A minute’s walk away is Yakitori Toritsuki, which is known for its yakitori grilled slowly over binchotan charcoal. <>Many regulars stop by on their way home from sightseeing, and it is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy the local flavor.

• Focus on the Birds
• Meal Menu
• Seating

Access and Basic Information

Tokiwasou Manga Museum<>Location: 3-9-22 Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo<>Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30)<>Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday)<>Fee: Free

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Is parking available? There is no dedicated parking lot, but coin-operated parking is available in the vicinity. Q. Can I take pictures? Photography is allowed in some areas, but may be prohibited in some exhibits, so please check with the staff. Q. Do I need to make a reservation? Reservations are not required for regular tours. Numbered tickets may be distributed during busy times.

A moment to experience the manga culture of the Showa era in Higashi-Nagasaki. <>And on your way home, we recommend finishing with a delicious yakitori and a cold draft beer. <>Tokiwasou Manga Museum × Yakitori Toritsuki, please enjoy them as a set.

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