Toei Animation Museum
This museum sits inside Toei Animation's Oizumi Studio in Nerima ward, on the same grounds where the studio has worked for decades. The exhibits cover roughly 70 years of Toei history through production materials from Dragon Ball, One Piece, Pretty Cure and other franchises. Admission is free, and individual visitors don't need a reservation (the booking system is only for schools and groups of seven or more). It's about a 15-minute walk from Oizumi-Gakuen Station's north exit through an ordinary residential neighbourhood, and arriving at a working studio gate on foot is part of what makes it land.
Schedule for the day
Overview map showing how the stops relate to each other (straight lines only). For real walking directions, use the "directions" button on each step.
Meet at Oizumi-Gakuen Station, North Exit
Seibu Ikebukuro Line, north side. The museum opens at 10:00, so there's no rush if you're a few minutes behind.
Fifteen minutes through the neighbourhood
Head north from the station through quiet residential streets for about 15 minutes. There's nothing flashy on the way, which is exactly why the studio grounds register when they come into view.
Enter the museum (2-10-5 Oizumi)
The museum is inside the Toei Animation Oizumi Studio grounds. Admission is free and individuals walk straight in. Hours are 10:00–17:00, last admission 16:30.
Seventy years of production
Production materials and history from Dragon Ball, One Piece, Pretty Cure and other Toei series. If you've only ever seen the finished episodes, looking at the paper that came before them closes some of the distance.
Walk back and eat near the station
Same 15-minute walk in reverse. Have lunch around the station; the same line takes you back toward Ikebukuro if you want to add Otome Road or Tokiwa-so in the afternoon.
Police: 110 · Ambulance/Fire: 119 · English-language help: JNTO Japan Visitor Hotline, 050-3816-2787 (24/7, multilingual). Don't hesitate to call if you need help.
Tipping isn't customary in Japan — no need to add extra at checkout. Cashless payment is widely accepted, though smaller shops, shrines, and temples are sometimes cash-only. Tax-free shopping (with your passport) is available at participating stores.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book? Is there an admission fee?
Individual visitors don't need a reservation; the booking system exists only for schools and groups of seven or more. Admission is free. Hours are 10:00–17:00 with last admission at 16:30.
Isn't it called the Toei Animation Gallery?
The current official name is Toei Animation Museum. It operated as a gallery in an earlier incarnation, then closed for an extended period before reopening under the Museum name in 2018.
What payment methods do you accept, and can I get a refund?
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