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It is a facility that preserves valuable cel animation and other production materials in good condition, while showcasing the charm of anime to both domestic and international visitors, including tourists, anime fans, and students, through the use of anime and manga content.

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Anime Tokyo Station opened on October 31, 2023.

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The facility was established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and is operated by The Association of Japanese Animations.

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There are no age restrictions.
Anime fans can enjoy viewing nostalgic and up-to-date anime works.

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If you just want to take a look at the exhibits, it will take about 30 to 40 minutes. However, if you’d like to search for anime, ask the staff about the production process, or participate in workshops, you can easily spend over an hour enjoying the facility.

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We offer a wide range of anime exhibits, from classics to the latest releases. We also rotate special exhibitions three to four times a year, along with updates to our archive displays. For more details, please check the "Event Calendar" on our website.

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Workshops are held regularly on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. We also occasionally hold workshops and events that have a limited number of visitors. For more details, please check the "Event Calendar" on our website.

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Please feel free to ask the staff around you. They will be happy to explain it to you.

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Admission is free.

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No reservation is needed.

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Admission to special exhibitions is also free.

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Children can enter on their own, but preschoolers must be accompanied by a guardian.

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Please refrain from bringing pets.
However, service dogs (assistance dogs, guide dogs, and hearing assistance dogs) are allowed to enter.

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If it becomes crowded, we may distribute numbered tickets.

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You can take the JR, Seibu Ikebukuro, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi, or Tokyo Metro Yurakucho lines to get to the facility, which is just a 4-minute walk from the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station.

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The facility is open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Last admission is at 6:45 PM, and entry to special exhibitions is until 6:30 PM.

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The facility is closed every Monday. However, if Monday is a public holiday, the following weekday will be a closure day. Additionally, the facility will be closed during the New Year holidays from December 30 to January 3. Please note that there may also be temporary closures for exhibit changes, and we will notify you via our website and social media in such cases.

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Group tours are allowed. However, due to limited capacity, please make a reservation in advance through the "Group Tour Application and Inquiry" section on our website.
If there are other group reservations on the same day, we may request that you change the schedule or the number of visitors. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
If a group tour is cancelled, please contact the person in charge.

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Please make your reservation at least 3 business days in advance. Please contact us through the "Group Tour Application and Inquiry" section on our website. If you would like to cancel the group tour, please contact the person in charge.

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Due to the limited capacity of the exhibition space, we recommend a maximum of about 50 participants for a comfortable visit. Groups will be divided into two to take turns viewing the exhibits.

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We are currently preparing a program for educational field trips that includes staff guidance. If you have any requests, please contact us through the "Group Tour Application and Inquiry" section on our website.

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Sorry, but there is no customer parking area. Please use the nearest paid parking lot.

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There is no dedicated bicycle parking lot. Please use the paid bicycle parking lot in the neighborhood.
Sorry, but there is no customer parking area for bicycles or motorcycles. Please use the nearest paid parking lot. For bicycles, there is a convenient paid parking area located behind the Tokyu East No. 5, where our facility is located. However, motorcycle parking is not permitted there.

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Our staff provides support in English at all times. Additionally, if you request in advance through the [Contact Us] form, we could also provide support in other languages.
*Please note that support for other languages may not be available depending on our staff's availability.

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There is an elevator and a universal restroom (multi-functional restroom) located on the B1 floor.
While we do not have audio guides for exhibit introductions, our staff will provide a verbal introduction for you instead.

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Sorry, but we do not offer stroller rentals.
You are welcome to bring your own stroller, but please note that during busy times, we may ask you to store it at the reception on the 2nd floor. Thank you for your understanding.

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For diaper changes, please use the diaper changing table located in the women’s restroom on the B1 floor. There is no nursing room available.

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To protect the exhibits, eating and drinking inside the facility are not permitted. Also, please refrain from bringing takeout cups or food into the facility. You may bring water bottles and screw-cap bottles or cans for hydration, but this is only allowed on the 1st floor.
*Please note that there are no vending machines for beverages inside the facility.

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There are no restaurants inside the facility.
Please kindly visit the nearby restaurants around the facility.

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There is no smoking area.

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Free Wi-Fi is available inside the facility. For detailed instructions, please refer to the notices inside the facility.

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We provide free small lockers (dial lock type).
1st floor: 27 lockers (locker size: width 30 cm × depth 48 cm × height 50 cm)
2nd floor: 36 lockers (locker size: width 30 cm × depth 48 cm × height 40 cm)
However, if there are any belongings left in the lockers after the facility closes (at 7:00 PM), they will be handed over to the police as lost property. Please note that the facility will not be responsible for the whereabouts of the belongings thereafter.

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We have small lockers available, but there are no lockers for large luggage such as suitcases. Also, we are unable to store luggage at the reception, so please store your large items at a locker or baggage storage facility at the station in advance.

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Please provide the details of the lost item in the [Contact Us] form on our website.

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Taking photos is permitted, but in certain areas or under specific circumstances, we may ask you to refrain from taking photos. For more details, please check the signs within the facility or ask the staff.
*Please note that commercial photography, taking photos while disturbing other visitors, and public broadcasting are not allowed.

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Posting on social media is allowed, but in certain areas or under specific circumstances, we may ask you to refrain from taking photos. For more details, please check the signs within the facility or ask the staff.
*Please note that commercial photography, taking photos while disturbing other visitors, and public broadcasting are not allowed.

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The following payment methods are accepted (please note that cash is not accepted):
[Credit Cards]
VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club
[Barcode Payments]
WeChatPay, Alipay, Merpay, Bank Pay, PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d payment, au Pay
[Electronic Money]
Suica, PASMO, Kitaca, TOICA, Manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, Nimoca, Hayakaken, Nanaco, WAON, iD, Rakuten Edy

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The following payment methods are accepted (please note that cash is not accepted):
[Barcode Payments]
PayPay, LINE Pay, d payment, au Pay, Alipay, WeChatPay
[Electronic Money]
Suica, PASMO, Kitaca, TOICA, Manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, Nimoca, Hayakaken

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Sorry, but we do not accept gift vouchers.

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We offer products related to the special exhibitions as well as other anime-related merchandise. Additionally, we have capsule toys featuring anime merchandise.

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Basically scheduled to be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
For details, please check the workshop information in the "Event Calendar" on this website.

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You could enjoy the experience of making thaumatropes, original badges, and clear file folders. For more details, please check the workshop information in the "Event Calendar" section of our website.

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The participation fee for the workshops is free.

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Basically, it is not necessary. However, special workshops are different, so please check the workshop information in the "Event Calendar" on this website for details.

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Basically, everyone is welcome to participate. However, special workshops are different, so please check the workshop information in the "Event Calendar" on our website for details.

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We do not arrange visits to animation studios. However, there is a display area inside the facility that recreates an animation production environment so please feel free to take a look.

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For interview requests, please visit the "Interview Application and Inquiry" section on our website and fill out the necessary information.

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For inquiries regarding press releases, please reach out to us through the "Contact Us" form on our website.

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We will consider your request and respond accordingly, so please provide the details and purpose of the publication through the "Interview Application and Inquiry" form on our website.

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The handling of anime merchandise is outsourced to a contracted company.
Please reach out to us through the "Contact Us" form on our website.

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We generally do not post posters or distribute flyers for events sponsored by private companies.
If you have any questions about publicity materials for anime events by government agencies or municipalities, please contact us using the "Contact Us" form on our website.
*Please understand that we may not be able to meet your request after consideration.

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We will review your proposal and respond accordingly, so please provide the details through the "Contact Us" form on our website.

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We do not rent out the spaces to private companies. For anime-related projects organized by government agencies or municipalities, please reach out to us through the "Contact Us" form on our website.