Anime & Otaku · Takarazuka

Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum 宝塚市立手塚治虫記念館

Museum in Takarazuka dedicated to Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy, with exhibits, a manga library and an animation workshop.

Hours09:30-17:00

ClosedMondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

PriceAdult: ¥700
Junior/senior high: ¥300

Getting thereTakarazuka Station (Hankyu / JR), 8 min walk

Time needed1-2 hours

Best timeWeekdays; note winter 2026-27 closure

Address7-65 Mukogawacho, Takarazuka, Hyogo 665-0844

Websitecity.takarazuka.hyogo.jp/tezuka

About

Osamu Tezuka, often called the 'god of manga', grew up in Takarazuka, and this city-run museum tells his story through original drawings, themed exhibitions and recreations of his worlds. Visitors can read his manga in many languages in the library and try simple animation in the workshop. Japan Guide lists it among Japan's key manga and anime destinations.

Highlights

Exhibits on Astro Boy, Black Jack and other Tezuka works
Manga library with translated editions
Hands-on animation workshop
Statues of Tezuka characters at the entrance

Tips

Closed Mondays (and for renovation from 1 December 2026 to 4 March 2027 per Japan Guide)
Cash is safest for tickets
Combine with the Takarazuka Grand Theater nearby

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