Suginami Animation Museum

The Suginami Animation Museum is a collection of exhibitions about Japanese animation spread across two floors in a building located in the Ogikubo district. The spaces display artwork, sketches, and stages of the animation process that explain how these films come to life.

The museum opened in 2003 to preserve and display Japanese animation history. It was the first institution of its kind in Japan and helped establish animation as an important cultural legacy.

The museum reveals how animation became part of Japanese creative culture and why it matters to many people today. Visitors can observe the craft and understand the role it plays in shaping entertainment and art in the country.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with free entry for everyone. It is best reached on foot from the nearby train station, and visitors should allow about 20 minutes for the walk.

The Suginami district is known as Tokyo's hub for the animation industry, with over 130 studios based in the area. This makes it a gathering place for anyone interested in how animation is made.

Location: Kamiogi

Inception: March 5, 2005

Official opening: May 2003

Operator: 杉並区

Address: 167-0043 東京都杉並区上荻3-29-5 杉並会館3階

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: 0333961510

Email: office@sam.or.jp

Website: https://sam.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.71046,139.60772

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:02