TOKOROZAWA
SAKURA TOWN

About

What is TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN?

TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN is the new pop-culture entertainment complex of Japan, featuring grand architecture by world renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
The multi-purpose complex includes museums, a beautiful modern shrine, year-round events & festivities, shopping, karaoke & net cafe, and some great ramen!
SAKURA TOWN also hosts anime, manga & gaming related events & exhibitions throughout the year.
With plenty to see & do, it’s a great option for a half-day trip or even overnight stay.

Events

Kadokawa Culture Museum

BL Evolution: From Pioneers to Global Phenomenon

Until 07/16/2023

Facilities

MUSEUM
SHOP & EAT
SHRINE
teamLab: Resonating Life in the Acorn Forest
EVENT SPACES

MUSEUM

Kadokawa Culture Museum

As you approach SAKURA TOWN, it’s impossible to not notice the museum’s enormous rock-shaped structure come into view.
Kadokawa Culture Museum is an all-in-one cultural complex with a library, an art gallery and museum.
You have to at least see the 8m / 26.25ft high Bookshelf Theater inside.
Anime & manga fans should check out the EJ Anime Museum, as well as the Manga & Light Novel Library.

Hours	Sun-Thu: 10:00 - 18:00 (last entry 17:30) Fri-Sat: 10:00 - 21:00 (last entry 20:30)
Closed	Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month *If the Tuesday falls on a public holiday, the museum will be open for that Tuesday and close instead on Wednesday.

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SHOP & EAT

Eat & shop til you drop at one of the many options available below.
Please note business hours may change on the day without prior notice due to extenuating circumstances.

Eat

SAWAICHI & SAKURA BREWERY

Musashino udon noodles & craft beer

Everyday:
11:00 - 20:00 (LO 19:30)
*Closed every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month.
Tully’s Coffee

Eat-in or takeout coffeehouse

Everyday:
9:00 - 19:00
MusashiRikyu

Matcha (green tea) dessert specialist

Mon-Fri:
10:30 - 18:00 (LO 17:40)
Weekends & Public Holidays:
10:30 - 19:00 (LO 18:40)
*Closed Tuesdays.
Ramen Walker Kitchen

A ramen restaurant space that invites the nation’s best to set up shop here a month at a time to deliver their masterpieces to the wider public.

Everyday:
11:00 - 20:00
*Irregular close days.
Canteen KADOKAWA

Staff cafe restaurant, but also open to the public. The menu features locally sourced ingredients.

Everyday:
11:00 - 17:00 (LO 16:00)
*Closed during New Years holiday period.
KadoCafe

Small cafe space inside Kadokawa Culture Musem

Sun-Thu:
10:00 - 18:00 (LO 17:30)
Fri-Sat:
10:00 - 21:00 (LO 20:30)
*Closed every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month.
SACULA DINER

Specialist restaurant that uses locally sourced ingredients

Sun-Thu:
11:30 - 18:00 (LO 17:30)
Fri-Sat:
11:30 - 21:00 (LO 20:00)
*Closed every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month.
Musashino Woods Cafe

Outdoor cafe offering Sayama green tea, craft beer and light meals.

Wed-Mon:
11:00 - 20:00 (LO 19:30)
*Closed every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month.

Shop

NEW DAILY STORE

Convenient store

Mon-Fri:
11:00 - 17:00
Weekends & Public Holidays:
11:00 - 18:00
Information Center

Visit here if you have any questions or need assistance

Everyday:
10:00 - 18:00
NIKAKERUSAN

Karaoke & net cafe space

Mon-Thu:
10:00 - 23:00
Fridays & the day before a National Holiday:
10:00 - 08:00
Sat & Consecutive Holidays:
08:00 - 08:00
Sundays & National Holidays:
08:00 - 23:00
LOVE SAITAMA PARK presented by J:COM

A souvenir shop where you can buy gifts & snacks local to Saitama Prefecture. It also doubles as broadcasting studio.

Everyday:
10:00 - 18:00
*Irregular close days.
DA VINCI STORE

Book store with anime/manga merchandise

Everyday:
10:00 - 20:00
ResonaGroup SELFPLAZA

ATM services

Mon-Fri:
8:00 - 21:00
Weekends & Public Holidays:
9:00 - 21:00
Rock Museum Shop

Souvenir shop inside Kadokawa Culture Museum

Sun-Thu:
10:00 - 18:00
Fri-Sat:
10:00 - 21:00
*Closed every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month

SHRINE

Musashino Reiwa Shrine

The newly built modern-looking shrine was built as a wish for the continual growth & development of Japanese culture.
Inside you will find gorgeous ceiling art by Yoshitaka Amano of Final Fantasy fame.
It is also the first stop of 88 officially recognized anime locations in Japan, and doubles as an anime tourism information point.

Hours	Apr-Sep: 10:00 - 17:00 Oct-Mar: 10:00 - 16:30
Closed	Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of each month *If the Tuesday falls on a public holiday, the shrine will remain open.

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teamLab: Resonating Life in the Acorn Forest

The neighboring Musashino Woods Park lights up at night, turning into an interactive digital art space.
The ovoid objects glow in the presence of people, illuminating the acorn forest in a beautiful array of colors.
The team behind this art project is none other than teamLab, the same creative minds behind the famous indoor projection mapping attraction "teamLab Borderless" in Odaiba.

Hours	Everyday: 16:00 - 21:00 (last entry 20:30)
Closed	Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of each month *Check official website for additional close days.

Official website (en)

EVENT SPACES

eSports, 2.5D musicals & live concerts are held inside Japan Pavilion Hall A, whereas Hall B is for cinema screenings.
Outdoor events including food festivals, dance shows and small sports are held at the spacious Central Square & Sennin Terrace.

Access

Google Maps

Address	TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN 3-31-3 Higashitokorozawa, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture 359-0023
By Train	TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN is about 10 mins walk from JR Higashi-Tokorozawa Station. From Tokyo Station: ・Take the JR Keihin-Tohoku line to Minami-Urawa Station, and then switch to the JR Musashino Line to get to Higashi-Tokorozawa Station. ・Alternatively, take the JR Chuo line to Nishi-Kokubunji Station, and then switch to the JR Musashino Line to get to Higashi-Tokorozawa Station. From Ikebukuro Station: Take the Tobu-Tojo train line to Asakadai Station, and then switch to the JR Musashino Line to get to Higashi-Tokorozawa Station. Since Higashi-Tokorozawa Station is part of the JR network, if you have (or will buy) a JR Pass, you can use that to get to Sakura Town at no extra cost (must use JR train lines).
From the airport	From Haneda Airport: ・There is a direct bus service operated by Seibu Bus that will take you directly to SAKURA TOWN. The bus ride is approx. 90 mins. From Narita Airport: ・Take the JR Narita Express to Tokyo Station and refer to the above for instructions on how to navigate from Tokyo Station.

Useful tips

For a more enjoyable experience

Bring some cash

There are ATMs on-site, but bring extra cash just in case.

Attractions, food & shopping for anime merch can easily turn your visit into a $100+ day.
Coin lockers

You can store your belongings in the coin lockers beside the shrine.

There’s two sizes: Medium (¥400) and Large (¥500).
LED manholes feat. character-art

To help you find your way between the station and SAKURA TOWN, there is a trail of LED manholes that also light up at night.

The manholes feature original character art across numerous titles such as Mobile Suit Gundam, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Full Metal Panic! and more.
Avoid queues

Canteen KADOKAWA and Ramen Walker Kitchen are very popular lunch options, so get in early.
Find your seat first

At Canteen KADOKAWA, you should be given a table reservation card upon entering.

Place your card down on an open seat or table first before ordering at the counter.

You’re then given a buzzer that you hold onto until it gets called.
Special food needs

Restaurants may accommodate special food requests, but to a limited extent.
Mother’s room

Accessible between 10:00 - 18:00.

It includes a diaper-change table & microwave for baby food.
Here to help

Visit the information center if you need any assistance.

Translation devices are on deck to help get your message across.

A wheelchair is available for use within SAKURA TOWN if necessary.

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