[Takarazuka City] Loved through the ages! A museum where you can enjoy the world of Osamu Tezuka

• Table of Contents
• The peace monument "Firebird" welcomes you
• Enjoy related items and popular works up close
• Screening of rare footage and original animation
• Changed three times a year! Special Exhibition Room on the 2nd floor
• Commemorate your visit with a purchase at the museum shop
• The library contains approximately 2,000 books, including international editions!
• Experience anime production at the anime studio on the G floor
• basic information

The peace monument "Firebird" welcomes you

Tezuka Osamu spent about 20 years, from age 5 to 24, in the naturally rich city of Takarazuka City. The Takarazuka Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum was established in April 1994, based on the themes of "love for nature" and "the preciousness of life" that he continued to express in his numerous works.

Look for the unique exterior reminiscent of an old European castle and a monument representing Tezuka's manga. The "Phoenix" spreading its wings into the sky was built the year after the museum opened as the "Takarazuka City Peace Monument" with the wish that "peace without war will be created and all life in the universe will be cherished."

Let's go inside! The spacious entrance is full of playfulness, from the ceiling to the floor. You'll be greeted by fun stained glass featuring popular characters, a smiling face of Tezuka decorated with mosaic tiles, and the main characters of special exhibitions (which are changed three times a year).

Enjoy related items and popular works up close

Let's start with the permanent exhibition room on the first floor. The capsules lined up are packed with items related to Tezuka Osamu and materials related to his works.

There are a total of 40 capsules on display, all based on the life support machines that appear in "Phoenix (Future Chapter)"! Each capsule has a story behind it, such as Takarazuka's relationship with Takarazuka, where he spent the 20 years he spent there from the age of 5, the insect collecting that fascinated the young Tezuka, and his valuable medical license.

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"I love the worldview I feel from the many artworks!" said a visitor from Tokyo , who stopped to take a closer look.

Another highlight of the permanent exhibition room is the "Tezuka Osamu Timeline." Born in Toyonaka City , Osaka Prefecture in 1928, he moved to Takarazuka City at the age of five. From the age of 18 to 60, he worked on a total of 700 titles, totaling 150,000 pages, an impressive total!

The long timeline shows that for nearly 40 years, the company has tirelessly produced works aimed at a wide range of generations.

Screening of rare footage and original animation

The messenger machine installed at the end of the capsule constantly broadcasts rare videos of Tezuka Osamu himself, "Tezuka Osamu Speaks at a Glance," and video messages from famous manga artists and anime directors, "Talking about Tezuka Osamu." There is also footage of Fujiko Fujio, Machiko Satonaka, Matsumoto Matsumoto, and even Yoshiyuki Tomino, known for "Mobile Suit Gundam," making it a truly fascinating experience!

You can sit in a chair and enjoy the exhibits at your leisure, so it's also a great place to take a break.

At the Atom Vision video hall at the back of the first Oku, you can enjoy the museum's original animation, which changes every month. Characters are vividly drawn on the ceiling, making the waiting time even more exciting!

Exit the hall and turn right. The murals along the corridor are a popular photo spot.

Changed three times a year! Special Exhibition Room on the 2nd floor

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The special exhibition for spring 2023 is "Ribbon no Kishi: The Tale of Three Sapphires" (running until June 25th)

Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. The special exhibition room changes every four months, and features exhibits themed around Tezuka's works, as well as collaborations with popular anime.

A luxurious space where you can see original manuscripts and drawings up close

In spring and autumn, special exhibitions related to Tezuka's works are held. The exhibits, which have captivated fans, include "Phoenix," "Buddha," "Black Jack," "Astro Boy," and more. (The next theme will be announced on the official website.)

You can feel the breath of the work through the expression of the lines, the shades of ink, and the amount of white.

Commemorate your visit with a purchase at the museum shop

Beyond the exhibition room is a fun-looking shop! It's also a fun time to choose a souvenir or a small gift to commemorate your visit.

Check out the limited edition keychains and other items that can only be purchased here.

Starting from the Chuo of the photo going clockwise, there are the individually wrapped "Hyotan Tsugi Cookies" (486 yen), "Tamago Senbei" (Egg Rice Crackers) (540 yen) made in collaboration with carbonated rice cracker shop "Kogane-ya," "Chocolate Langue de Chat Cookies" (864 yen), and "Tezuka Characters mt (masking tape)" (198 yen), which are only available at the memorial museum.

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Is there a character you're looking for? The "Chocolate Langue de Chat Cookies" (864 yen) contain 35 pieces.

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Stickers featuring BJ's catchphrases are popular gifts! "Black Jack Sticker 150 Billion" (550 yen)

The library contains approximately 2,000 books, including international editions!

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"We finally made it!" Visitors from Osaka enjoy the world of Tezuka

The Tezuka Osamu Library, which many fans visit in anticipation of this event, has a large collection of Tezuka Osamu's manga and related books, totaling about 2,000 volumes! International editions and Braille versions are also available.

A slightly futuristic-looking "information and anime search machine." You can freely browse a wide variety of data about Tezuka Osamu himself and his works, as well as most of his anime works! Try playing games with the characters.

Take a break at the cute flower table surrounded by the world of "Jungle Emperor". Please take off your shoes in the rest area at the Oku , and bring your small children.

The "Theme Exhibition Shelf" is arranged by chronology under the theme of "Works that Tezuka Osamu created during his time at Takarazuka ," and includes displays of the "Star System Planner," "New Takara Island," the influence of the Takarazuka Revue, and manga about the stage. It is designed to allow visitors to get a deeper understanding of the worldview of each work.

Experience anime production at the anime studio on the G floor

Now, let's go to the last floor, Floor G. The atmosphere is just like Astro Boy's robot factory! In the "Animation Workshop" where computers are lined up, you can enjoy a simple anime production experience.

Create an original animation by drawing on two or five sheets of drawing paper (please see the official website for details such as the event time)

At the Oku of the workshop, we spotted Osamu Tezuka drawing manga on a stage! Yes, this is Osamu Tezuka's workroom.

You'll be lucky if you catch the moment when it looks back at you!

Try imitating the characters' poses!

Be sure to also try looking for the characters scattered around the gardens of the adjacent Takarazuka Cultural Creation Center.

The Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum is easily accessible from Hyogo Prefecture, as well as Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto. From the timeless works, you can learn various messages such as the passion of the young Tezuka, his wish for peace, and the preciousness of life.

Make good use of the re-entry system to see, touch, and enjoy the world of Tezuka Osamu to your heart's content.

(Writer: Kayoko Hokazono)

*This article is current as of April 2023. Prices include tax. Product contents and prices may be subject to change.

basic information

Takarazuka City Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum

Address: 7-65 Muko River , Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture

Phone number: 0797-81-2970

Business hours: 9:30am - 5:00pm (entry until 4:30pm)

Closed: Every Monday (open on public holidays, spring break and summer vacation), end of the year (12/29-12/31)

*There are other temporary closing days (please check the opening days calendar). Admission fee: Adults 700 yen (560 yen), Junior and senior high school students 300 yen (240 yen), Elementary school students 100 yen (80 yen)

*Prices in brackets are for groups (10 or more people)

Access: Get off at JR/Hankyu " Takarazuka" station, walk along "Hana-no-michi" for about 10 minutes. Get off at Hankyu "Takarazuka" station, cross Takarazuka Bridge and walk for about 7 minutes.

Parking: Takarazuka Cultural Creation Center Parking Lot (Mitsui Repark, open 24 hours)

* During normal hours (8:00-20:00), the first 20 minutes are free, then 100 yen for every 20 minutes thereafter, up to a maximum of 800 yen (500 yen on Wednesdays)

*Present your parking ticket at the entrance reception and you will receive a free 1-hour ticket.

Official website: https://www.city.takarazuka.hyogo.jp/tezuka/index.html

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