

TOKOROZAWA
SAKURA TOWN
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.
MUSEUM
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) |
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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. |
SHOP & EAT
Please note business hours may change on the day without prior notice due to extenuating circumstances.
Eat
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SAWAICHI & SAKURA BREWERYMusashino udon noodles & craft beer
Everyday:
11:00 - 20:00 (LO 19:30)
*Closed every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month. -
Tully’s CoffeeEat-in or takeout coffeehouseEveryday:
9:00 - 19:00 -
MusashiRikyuMatcha (green tea) dessert specialistMon-Fri:
10:30 - 18:00 (LO 17:40)
Weekends & Public Holidays:
10:30 - 19:00 (LO 18:40)
*Closed Tuesdays. -
Ramen Walker KitchenA 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 KADOKAWAStaff 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. -
KadoCafeSmall cafe space inside Kadokawa Culture MusemSun-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 DINERSpecialist restaurant that uses locally sourced ingredientsSun-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 CafeOutdoor 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
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NEW DAILY STOREConvenient storeMon-Fri:
11:00 - 17:00
Weekends & Public Holidays:
11:00 - 18:00 -
Information CenterVisit here if you have any questions or need assistanceEveryday:
10:00 - 18:00 -
NIKAKERUSANKaraoke & net cafe spaceMon-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:COMA 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 STOREBook store with anime/manga merchandiseEveryday:
10:00 - 20:00 -
ResonaGroup SELFPLAZAATM servicesMon-Fri:
8:00 - 21:00
Weekends & Public Holidays:
9:00 - 21:00 -
Rock Museum ShopSouvenir shop inside Kadokawa Culture MuseumSun-Thu:
10:00 - 18:00
Fri-Sat:
10:00 - 21:00
*Closed every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month
SHRINE
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 |
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Closed | Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of each month *If the Tuesday falls on a public holiday, the shrine will remain open. |
teamLab: Resonating Life in the Acorn Forest
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) |
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Closed | Every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of each month *Check official website for additional close days. |
EVENT SPACES
Outdoor events including food festivals, dance shows and small sports are held at the spacious Central Square & Sennin Terrace.
Access
Address | TOKOROZAWA SAKURA TOWN 3-31-3 Higashitokorozawa, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture 359-0023 |
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.