Two-hour manga lesson taught by a professional instructor
Take home your finished manga drawing the same day
Held in Nakano, the heart of Tokyo's anime subculture
Suitable for beginners to experienced artists
Local Expert handles the walk in and the rest of your day
Overview
Nakano is a lively neighborhood in Tokyo, known for its manga, anime, and subculture scene. Manga is a Japanese style of comic storytelling that covers a wide range of genres and is read by all ages in Japan. Manga School Nakano offers hands-on lessons where students learn basic drawing techniques and how manga pages are structured.
Your Local Expert will then take you around the Nakano area, showing you key spots connected to its subculture scene and giving context on what makes the area unique.
Where we'll meet
Nakano Station (North Exit)5-31 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001
What You'll Do
Meet Your Local ExpertBefore your experience, your Local Expert will contact you via the TOMOGO! app chat.
Walk into NakanoYour Local Expert walks you through Nakano on the way to the studio, showing you the parts of the neighborhood that built Tokyo's anime subculture.
Manga Drawing LessonYou spend two hours in the studio with a professional instructor who teaches in English, guiding you through a complete manga drawing.
Local StopYour Local Expert then shows you nearby subculture spots around the Nakano area.
Get local recommendations before you goBefore the tour ends, your Local Expert shares their personal picks for the rest of your trip.
Tour Reviews
5.0
M
Megan Davies
May 27th, 2026
An absolute dream for any manga fan!
10/10 recommend!
Included / Not Included
Included
Pre-experience planning conversation via the TOMOGO! app.
2-hr manga drawing lesson in English.
All materials, paper, and drawing tools.
Your finished manga drawing 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.
Additional artwork beyond the lesson's standard output.
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Yes, Nakano is easy to explore on your own, but having a Local Expert helps you discover local shops and experience the area beyond just walking through it.
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Yes, it’s still worth revisiting this experience because your Local Expert will show you their favourite spots that you may have missed earlier.
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Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.
¥45,100/ person
Free Cancellation
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Nakano est un quartier animé de Tokyo, réputé pour ses mangas, ses animes et sa culture alternative. Le manga est un style de bande dessinée japonaise qui couvre un large éventail de genres et est lu par tous les âges au Japon. L'école de manga de Nakano propose des cours pratiques où les élèves apprennent les techniques de dessin de base et la structure des pages de manga.
Votre guide local vous fera ensuite découvrir Nakano, en vous montrant les lieux incontournables de sa culture alternative et en vous expliquant ce qui rend ce quartier si unique.
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