
Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit
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Is Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit worth booking?
Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit is a 3-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $18000 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 27 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (27)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $18000 per person
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 Jap
What you get
- 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.
About this experience
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
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.
Not included
- 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 you'll see and do
Suginami
Meet up with your tour guide and fellow travelers, then head to your first destination.
10 minutes here
Suginami
Make your first stop at an anime museum, where you can explore the history of anime, its production process over the years, and its impact on Japan.
60 minutes here
Suginami
Your second stop is an anime school, where you'll tour the facility and have the opportunity to join an exclusive anime class. You'll be guided through the anime drawing style and learn about the production process from a master in the industry.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Japan Awaits
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 27 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
27 verified traveler reviews for Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Japan awaits review
Our guide was yuka nakamura she’s a very nice lady and is knowledgeable and she was very patient with us. I would recommend
via Tripadvisor
Anime Studio Experience
Masako was a very informative, helpful and an excellent guide. Our highest praise for the quality of assistance and presentation. With sincere thanks Geoff and Terence
via Tripadvisor
Great tour
We had an amazing morning with Mami. My nephew loved every second of the tour. If you love Anime and Manga, you’ll love this tour
via Tripadvisor
Very fun tour
It was a very enjoyable experience, Yuko Nakamura was very kind and was super helpful, especially when we need to get a taxi to go back to our hotel, she waited with us and ordered one to come to our location. The staff at the Anime school were also very nice and talkative so we learned a lot, the lady(I forgot her name sadly) that took us around the school and taught us to draw was very awesome and sweet.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent and Highly Recommended Guide
Excellent guide — highly recommended. Kaz was exceptional: very knowledgeable, extremely kind, and always attentive. He made the experience smooth, informative, and truly enjoyable. We felt very well taken care of throughout the tour. Thank you, Kaz!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 8+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Price range
- $18000 to $73000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit cost?
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Prices start at $18000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 27 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 8. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tokyo Anime Adventure Studio Tour Drawing Class and Museum Visit start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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