Almost everyone who loves manga has thought about drawing their own. In Nakano, the neighborhood at the center of Tokyo's manga culture, you can actually do it, guided by a professional manga artist rather than a tourist demo. The lesson is taught in English, tools are provided, and there is no prior experience required, so absolute beginners and seasoned doodlers are equally welcome.
Before your lesson, you talk with us through the TOMOGO! app to shape the session around what you want, whether that is a one day manga experience, drawing manga style illustration with authentic tools, or working toward your own page. You make your own way to the school, sit down with the artist, and leave two hours later with artwork you drew yourself, the kind of souvenir no shop can sell you.
Where we'll meet
Manga School Nakano （2F） 10 minutes walk from Nakano Station North ExitSouth-koku Building 2F, 2-7-13 Arai, Nakano City, Tokyo 165-0026
What You'll Do
Meet Your Local ExpertBefore your experience, your Local Expert will be available via the TOMOGO! app chat to share information, answer questions, and help you understand how the experience will run.
Make Your Way to the SchoolOn the day, you head to Manga School Nakano on your own and check in for your lesson.
Meet Your Manga ArtistA professional manga artist welcomes you and sets you up with all the tools you need, no experience necessary.
Draw Your Own MangaOver two hours you learn hands on in English, from basic techniques to your own page, at a pace that suits you.
Get local recommendations before you goBefore the tour ends, your Local Expert shares their personal picks for the rest of your day. The right place to eat, the next neighborhood worth exploring, or simply the best way to spend your remaining time in Tokyo.
Tour Reviews
5.0
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Lauren Bennett
Jul 15th, 2026
Such a cool experience. Getting tips from a real manga artist was amazing and the studio in Nakano had a great vibe.
Included / Not Included
Included
Booking and arranging your manga lesson.
Conversación de planificación previa a la experiencia a través de la aplicación TOMOGO!.
Personalized recommendations before and after your experience.
2 hours manga lesson with a professional artist, taught in English.
Your finished artwork to take home.
Not Included
Food and drinks unless specifically stated.
Entrance fees unless specifically stated.
Personal purchases, souvenirs, or optional activities.
Transportation to the meeting point and during the experience.
A Local Expert accompanying you on the day.
A.
None at all. The school welcomes all levels and the lesson is shaped around you, so complete beginners and experienced artists are equally at home.
A.
No, this is a self-guided experience, so you make your own way to the school. We handle the booking and talk with you through the app beforehand to set up your lesson.
A.
Nothing, all tools and materials are provided at the school. You are welcome to bring your own tools or reference art if you like.
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¥18,700/ person
Free Cancellation
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Compras personales, recuerdos o actividades opcionales.
Transporte hasta el punto de encuentro y durante la experiencia.
Comida y bebidas, salvo que se indique lo contrario.
Dibuja tu propio manga con un profesional en Nakano.
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Se cobra entrada, salvo que se indique lo contrario.
Tu obra de arte terminada para llevarte a casa.
Recomendaciones personalizadas antes y después de su experiencia.
Un experto local le acompañará durante todo el día.
Reservar y organizar tu clase de manga.
Clase de manga de 2 horas con un artista profesional, impartida en inglés.
Overview
Casi todos los amantes del manga han soñado con dibujar el suyo propio. En Nakano, el barrio que es el epicentro de la cultura manga en Tokio, puedes hacerlo realidad, guiado por un artista manga profesional en lugar de una demostración para turistas. La clase se imparte en inglés, se proporcionan los materiales y no se requiere experiencia previa, por lo que tanto principiantes como dibujantes experimentados son bienvenidos.
Antes de la clase, puedes contactarnos a través de la app TOMOGO! para personalizar la sesión según tus preferencias: desde una experiencia manga de un día, dibujar ilustraciones al estilo manga con herramientas auténticas, hasta trabajar en tu propia página. Te desplazas por tu cuenta a la escuela, te sientas con el artista y dos horas después te llevas a casa una obra de arte dibujada por ti mismo, un recuerdo que no encontrarás en ninguna tienda.
