Toei Animation Museum
Oizumi, Tokyo
The Toei Animation Museum is run by Toei Animation itself, the oldest anime studio still in business, in Higashi-Oizumi in Nerima. It's small and free, and it covers about seventy years of the studio's work, from its earliest films to the series on TV now. A permanent Digimon display opened in June 2026.
Nearest station Oizumi-gakuen (Seibu Ikebukuro), north exit
Cost Free
Time needed 45 min
Best time Weekdays except Wednesday, 11am to 4pm
Insider tip
It's open 11am to 4pm (last entry 3:30pm) and closed on Wednesdays and some other days, so check the opening calendar on its site first. From the north exit of Oizumi-gakuen station it's a 15-minute walk, or about 5 minutes on a bus from stop 1 to Toei Satsueijo-mae. Allow 30 minutes to an hour.
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Good to know
- How do I get to Toei Animation Museum?
- The nearest station is Oizumi-gakuen (Seibu Ikebukuro), north exit. Toei Animation Museum is in Oizumi, Tokyo.
- How much does Toei Animation Museum cost?
- Nothing. Toei Animation Museum is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Toei Animation Museum?
- Plan for 45 min.
- When is the best time to visit Toei Animation Museum?
- Weekdays except Wednesday, 11am to 4pm.
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