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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

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English Links

Ghibli Museum Official English website. Suginami Animation Museum Official English website. Meguro Parasite Museum Official English website.

Japanese Links

Ghibli Museum Official website. Suginami Animation Museum Official website. Toei Animation Gallery Official website. Tokyo Metropolitan Police Museum Official website.