Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum
宝塚市立手塚治虫記念館
A memorial museum for Osamu Tezuka, the “God of Manga,” with original artwork and his life story, plus a hands-on animation workshop.
Osamu Tezuka spent his childhood in Takarazuka. The museum opened in 1994. In front of the entrance stand a monument to “Phoenix” and handprints of characters such as Astro Boy. Inside, visitors can see his original manuscripts, learn about his life and explore his world of works. Besides the permanent exhibition, themed special exhibitions are held every season. On the basement floor, the Animation Workshop lets visitors try simple animation, and manga can be read on site. Admission for adults is about 700 yen. Closed on Wednesdays; open on public holidays. Located at the east end of Flower Road, about an 8-minute walk from Takarazuka Station, and easily combined with a visit to the Takarazuka Grand Theater.
Opening hours
09:30–17:00, closed Wednesdays
Nearby sights
- Takarazuka Grand Theater
- Mount Rokko
- Arima Onsen
- Nada Sake Breweries (Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum)
- Kobe Oji Zoo
- Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
- Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution
- Mount Maya Kikuseidai