Learn the stories behind the artwork, like Snoopy’s origins and Schulz’ family life. Check out various exhibits boasting original artwork from the creator, Charles Schulz himself. As Asia’s first Snoopy Museum, the place is fairly new. Snoopy may be from America, but he is well-loved in Japan. Meet Snoopy, Charles Schulz beloved comic beagle, at the Snoopy Museum in Roppongi. Relive your childhood and feel the heartwarming nostalgia of Studio Ghibli with this activity. The highlight is the Totoro zoetrope, an animation device featuring over 347 static figures, transforming into moving figures by making it spin with strobe lights.ĭaydream away while sipping a cup of tea at Straw Hat Cafe. Feel a sense of childlike wonder when you see a 15-foot robot from ‘Castle in the Sky’ along with models of steam-powered machines and flying contraptions. See hand-crafted Ghibli character window and lamps, made with vivid stained glass. See character paintings, stills, and projections, and learn how the studio brought the films to life. Exchange your normal ticket for a souvenir ticket so you can watch charming folk stories including ‘A Sumo Wrestler’s Tail’ at Saturn Theater. Admire the museum’s unique architecture and historical design. Head to Mitaka, located in west Tokyo and be greeted by Totoro, the studio’s beloved character, at the entrance. Ghibli Museum Tokyo Ghibli Museum: Mitaka, Tokyoįamiliar with Studio Ghibli films? You’re in for a treat! Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the whimsical museum filled with inspiring works from the beloved animation film studio. Get ready for a charming journey that’ll take you through a visual paradise.

Visit quirky museums and discover the country’s favorite cartoon and movie characters. Japan is not only the ‘land of the rising sun’, but also the birthplace of Japanese anime and ‘otaku’ culture (READ: Have fun in USJ).

The snoopy museum