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Anime: Ghibli Museum (more details) 20 minute walk from Mitaka Station Hours: daily 10:00 to 18:00 Admission: 1000 yen The Ghibli Museum is home to all of the favorite characters of Studio Ghibli's films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Monoke, and Spirited Away. The museum features special animation exhibits and exclusive short films. Suginami Animation Museum 25 minute walk from Ogikubo Station Hours: daily 10:00 to 18:00 Closed: Mondays and New Year's Holidays Admission: Free This museum is located in Suginami City Ward, the heart of Japanese animation. It features hands-on activities such as a dubbing booth and a digital workshop where you can bring your own creations to life. Toei Animation Gallery 15 minute walk from Seibu Oizumigakuen Station Hours: daily 9:30 to 17:00 Closed: Mondays and New Year's Holidays Admission: Free This gallery exhibits the history of Toei Animation, the oldest animation production company in Japan and producer of many popular movies and current TV animations. Others: Meguro Parasite Museum 15 minute walk from Meguro Station Hours: daily 10:00 to 17:00 Closed: Mondays Admission: Free The Parasite Museum is not for the squeamish but it is definitely interesting. The only museum of its kind in the world, it has a large collection of bugs, worms, and other animals that have been collected from other animals' bodies. Tokyo Metropolitan Police Museum 10 minute walk from Yurakucho Station Hours: daily 10:00 to 18:00 Closed: Mondays and New Year's Holidays Admission: Free The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Museum shows the history of the Tokyo police and the equipment and technology that they use. There are also a few vehicles on display including a motorcycle and a helicopter. Ratings:    best of Japan    outstanding Tokyo Museum Guide: Art and Photography History and Science Zoos and Aquariums Transportation and Commerce Anime and Others Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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Sponsor Hotels Aizuya-inn Free internet, hot drinks, friendly foreign staff, and a warm welcome are what you will find at this Tokyo inn. Shin-Okubo International Hotel Opened in 2011. From 4000Yen. 5min walk from JR Shin-Okubo Sta. and Okubo Sta. Walking distance of Shinjuku downtown. Sakura Hotel and Hostel Economy hotel and hostel in central Tokyo with cheerful English speaking staff. Monthly furnished apartments also available.

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