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OsakaPublicReservation Required

Universal Studios Japan

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD gives game fans a particular reason to build an Osaka day around Universal Studios Japan. Movie-based rides and themed areas fill out the park, so choose your priorities before committing to a route. Check the current area-entry arrangements for Nintendo alongside your park ticket.

Japan EssentialsAnime & MangaGaming & ArcadesOtaku Culture
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Tokyo & KantōPreview

DiverCity Tokyo Plaza & Unicorn Gundam

Explore DiverCity’s Odaiba shopping and entertainment, while noting that the outdoor Unicorn Gundam exhibition has ended and its old show schedules no longer apply.

Japan EssentialsAnime & MangaOtaku Culture
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Tokyo & KantōPreviewReservation Required

Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

Step into Ghibli's world of animation craft, original short films and architectural surprises in Mitaka.

Japan EssentialsAnime & MangaOtaku Culture
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Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPreview

Tottori Sand Dunes

Walk Tottori's coastal dunes for wind-shaped sand and a wide view toward the Sea of Japan.

Anime & MangaFolklore & LegendsOtaku CultureStrange Places
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Tokyo & KantōPublicReservation Required

Sanrio Puroland

Sanrio Puroland turns Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters into indoor rides, theatrical spaces and live entertainment in Tama City. The scenery and performances shape the visit as much as the attractions themselves. Choose priorities from the current program before traveling to Tama-Center, particularly if a specific show or character experience is central to your day.

Anime & MangaOtaku Culture
Check official information3–5 hours
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Nakano Broadway

Search Nakano Broadway's upper floors for manga, figures and niche finds.

Anime & MangaRetro JapanGaming & ArcadesFolklore & LegendsOtaku Culture
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Tokyo Character Street

Browse official character shops beneath Tokyo Station's Yaesu side.

Anime & MangaFolklore & LegendsOtaku CultureStrange PlacesTokusatsu & Heroes
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Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPreview

The Sand Museum

See Tottori's temporary sand sculptures in the current Spain exhibition.

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Tokyo & KantōPublicReservation Required

Fujiko F. Fujio Museum

The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki centers on original manga artwork and the creative world of Doraemon's creator. Manuscripts and study-related displays reveal the drawing and storytelling behind familiar characters, while playful spaces extend the visit beyond the exhibition rooms. Check admission arrangements in advance and leave time to appreciate the artwork closely.

Anime & MangaOtaku Culture
From ¥1,0002–3 hours
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Nagoya & Central JapanPreviewReservation Required

Ghibli Park

Five Ghibli-inspired areas spread through Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park.

Anime & Manga
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Hiroshima, Chūgoku & ShikokuPreview

Tomonoura

Stroll Tomonoura's harbor streets and stone lighthouse.

Anime & MangaRetro Japan
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Tokyo & KantōPublicReservation Required

Pokémon Cafe TOKYO

Pokémon Cafe TOKYO makes a meal part of a visit to Nihombashi, serving character-themed dishes and drinks inside Takashimaya's East Building. The setting combines playful food presentation with café merchandise. Advance reservations are required, and the current menu determines which Pokémon-inspired creations you can order.

Anime & MangaGaming & ArcadesOtaku Culture
Check official information75–90 minutes
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OsakaPreview

Mandarake Umeda

Dig through Mandarake's secondhand collector stock in Umeda.

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animate Kyoto

Browse animate's anime and manga goods in central Kyoto.

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Mandarake Kyoto

In Shijo Kawaramachi / Takashimaya T8, kyoto branch of the famous secondhand collectibles chain, inside Kyoto Takashimaya S.C.

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animate Avanti Kyoto

Animate branch inside Kyoto Avanti near Kyoto Station, stocking anime, manga, games; a stop in Kyoto Station / Hachijo.

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