Experience Overview
This private 3-hour experience combines a visit to the Suginami Animation Museum, an introduction to a local anime school and studio in Tokyo, and a hands-on anime drawing workshop.
Learn about the history and production of Japanese animation before practicing basic anime and manga character-drawing techniques with an experienced instructor. An English-speaking guide accompanies your group throughout the experience.
Experience Highlights
Discover Anime History
Explore the Suginami Animation Museum and learn about the history and production process of Japanese animation.
Visit an Anime School & Studio
Step inside a local anime school and studio and learn about its creative environment and the different roles involved in anime and manga production.
Try Anime Drawing
Join a hands-on workshop covering basic character design, facial proportions, expressions, and anime-style drawing techniques.
Enjoy a Private Experience
Experience the tour exclusively with your booked group, supported by an English-speaking guide throughout the experience.
Itinerary & Optional Add-On
The experience follows the same 3-hour itinerary from Tuesday through Friday. Tuesday tours begin later because the anime school drawing class starts at 1:30 PM on Tuesdays.
Suginami Animation Museum
Begin in Suginami, an area with a strong connection to Tokyo’s animation industry. Explore available exhibits introducing the history of Japanese animation and the process of bringing anime to life.
Transfer included: Travel with your guide from the museum to the anime school and studio.
Anime School & Studio Visit
Visit a local anime school and studio and learn about its creative environment and the different roles involved in anime and manga production.
Access to specific classrooms, work areas, staff members, or production materials depends on operations on the day.
Hands-On Anime Drawing Workshop
Join a workshop arranged exclusively for your group. An experienced instructor introduces fundamental anime-style drawing and character-design techniques, including facial proportions, expressions, and character features.
No previous drawing experience is required. Standard drawing materials are provided.
