Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is a cultural facility where you can explore the creative world of Fujiko F. Fujio—one of Japan’s most famous manga artists, who created masterpieces such as Doraemon, Perman, and Kiteretsu Daihyakka. Ever since its opening in 2011, it has been enjoying tremendous popularity, attracting over five million visitors from both Japan and overseas.

The three-story museum showcases valuable original manga drawings that have been picked out from about 50,000 original drawings. Exhibition Room I on the 1st floor features original drawings, as well as colored original drawings created for comic book covers and other purposes. Fujiko F. Fujio’s Study on the same floor features the Fujiko’s favorite work desk, and the giant bookshelf installed overhead has a tremendous amount of materials, making it feel like the artist is still drawing manga there.

A room full of valuable original drawings. These meticulously-detailed line drawings show the creator’s exceptional skills and love put into his works.

At Animal’s Room on the 2nd floor, you will be welcomed by animal statues created based on his papercut illustrations. The Anywhere Door placed at the back of the room leads to a special exhibition room. At Exhibition Room II, exhibitions with different themes are held for limited periods of time, and an exhibition titled “Chi-Chimpui! Science and Magic Manga Portrayed by Fujiko F. Fujio” is currently being held.

At the special exhibition room, Exhibition Room II, you can appreciate limited-time special exhibitions in a space colored to match the theme.

The video exhibition room, F Theater, is equipped with a 200-inch screen that shows the museum’s original short animation works, offering opportunities to discover new charms around Fujiko’s works that you did not know before.

Everyone’s Plaza on the 2nd floor consists of several areas, including one where you can read manga books freely with a life-size Doraemon reading a manga book while eating his favorite food, dorayaki (Japanese red bean pancake). There, you can also purchase exclusive goods such as super popular capsule toys.

Spend a relaxing time reading Fujiko’s works as much as you want.

Museum Café on the 3rd floor serves unique menu items inspired by Fujiko’s works and characters. They are so cute that you can’t help but take pictures of them. Also on the 3rd floor, there is a gift shop, Fujikoya, where you can get the museum’s exclusive gifts such as the popular Dorayaki and Memory Bread Rusks.

From the museum café, you can enjoy the view of the playground called Harappa.

Harappa on the 3rd floor is a perfect photo spot. The grass area features the famous concrete pipes, as well as a statue of beloved Pisuke from Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur, allowing you to take photos that look as if you are in the world of Doraemon. Taking souvenir photos with the characters under the blue sky will surely be a wonderful memory from your visit there.

Surrounded by lush, soothing nature, Harappa is dotted with photo spots, etc. that recreate the world of Doraemon.

The nearest train station is Noborito Station (Odakyu Line or JR Nambu Line), which is about 25 minutes by train from Shinjuku or Shibuya. Shuttle buses (paid service) run from Noborito Station that directly go to the museum, and it takes only about nine minutes.

Please be aware that an advance reservation for the date and time of entry is required, and tickets are not available for purchase at the museum, so make sure to purchase your ticket on the official website beforehand.

The appearance of Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum surrounded by rich greenery. This cultural facility has an impressive, modern architectural design.

Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is a special place that allows people of all generations to rediscover dreams, wonder, and a playful spirit. Why not explore the imaginative world that museum offers when you are in Japan?

■DATA Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum Address: 2-8-1 Nagao, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Official website: https://fujiko-museum.com/english.html Admission: Adults & college students ¥1,000, High-school & Middle-school students ¥700, Kids (Four and over) ¥500 *Free for kids three and under (Ticket not required) Free for those who have a Disability Certificate (Ticket required) *Free for one helper per person with a disability *All prices above include tax. *An advance reservation for the date and time is required when purchasing a ticket. (Information as of June 2025) ​🄫Fujiko-Pro

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