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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Compras pessoais, lembranças ou atividades opcionais.
Transporte até o ponto de encontro e durante a experiência.
Crie seu próprio mangá em Nakano
Conversa de planejamento pré-experiência através do aplicativo TOMOGO!
Todos os materiais, papel e ferramentas de desenho.
Seu desenho de mangá finalizado para levar para casa.
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Overview
Nakano é um bairro vibrante de Tóquio, conhecido por sua cena de mangá, anime e subcultura. Mangá é um estilo japonês de narrativa em quadrinhos que abrange uma ampla gama de gêneros e é lido por pessoas de todas as idades no Japão. A Escola de Mangá de Nakano oferece aulas práticas onde os alunos aprendem técnicas básicas de desenho e como as páginas de mangá são estruturadas.
Seu guia local então o levará para conhecer Nakano, mostrando os principais pontos ligados à sua subcultura e explicando o que torna a região única.
