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Niigata Manga Animation Museum

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Niigata Manga Animation Museum

Play tag with Lum at this interactive manga and anime theme park!

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Supervised by :  Niigata Manga Animation Museum

Niigata has produced many manga artists, including Fujio Akatsuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and Fumiko Takano.
This museum introduces manga artists and anime creators with ties to Niigata and offers hands-on experiences in the world of manga and anime, including areas where visitors can interact with popular characters and try voice acting.

There is even an area where you can play tag with Lum from “Urusei Yatsura”!

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum’s special exhibitions are also worth checking out. These feature not only beloved classics but also timely, cutting-edge works and programs.

Highlights

  • Selected as one of the “88 Japanese Anime Spots to Visit.”
  • Immerse yourself in the worlds of popular manga that everyone knows.
  • Look out for special exhibitions featuring current works.

Photos

  • A manga and anime destination inside Bandai City

    A manga and anime destination inside Bandai City

  • Learn what manga is through hands-on activities

    Learn what manga is through hands-on activities

  • Characters Hanano Komachi and Sasa Dangoro introduce Niigata

    Characters Hanano Komachi and Sasa Dangoro introduce Niigata

  • The popular voice-acting experience area

    The popular voice-acting experience area

  • See how animation is made

    See how animation is made

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Details

Name in Japanese
新潟市マンガ・アニメ情報館
Postal Code
950-0909
Address
1st Floor, Bandai City BP2, 2-5-7 Yachiyo, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Phone
025-240-4311
Closed on
January 1
Hours
11:00 AM–7:00 PM (from 10:00 AM on weekends and national holidays)
Admission
Adults: ¥200; junior high and high school students: ¥100; elementary school students: ¥50 (free for elementary and junior high school students on weekends and national holidays)
Separate admission fees apply for special exhibitions. Please see the official website for details.
Access
1) About a 15-minute walk from the Bandai Exit of JR Niigata Station
2) From the Bandai Exit of JR Niigata Station, take the Sightseeing Loop Bus from Stop 0, the Bandaibashi Line from Stop 1, or the Niigata City Loop Bus from Stop 2, and get off at Bandai City. The museum is just steps from the bus stop.
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa