Guide to getting the most out of the Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum (1/3)
With the world-famous Doraemon at its forefront, this museum features all of Fujiko F. Fujio’s creations. Numerous pieces of rare and original artwork and various videos convey his playful, dream-filled worldview to museum-goers of all ages. This article tells you everything you need to know, from how to get there to how to enjoy the museum’s exhibits.
The shuttle bus running from Noborito Station (Odakyu or JR Nambu lines) is your first exciting experience of Fujiko F. Fujio's world. Have fun even on your way there!
This bus is known as the Perman Bus. The four character busses all have the plate number 2112 - Doraemon's birthday.
The stop request button in the Perman Bus. There are four different versions, depending on the bus (Perman, Doraemon, Korosuke and Oba-Q), and they light up with LEDs at night.
The museum is located only 16 minutes from Mukogaoka-Yuen station (Odakyu line) and 15 minutes from Shukugawara station (JR Nambu line) by foot. The roads there are filled with monuments and signs, so we recommend checking them out! You can also buy museum merchandise at the Lawson at Shukugawara station.
Korosuke on the promenade along the river.
Directions with Doraemon's hand (and an arrow).
Signpost with Shizuka-chan.
"Exhibition Room I", located just past the entrance, is a permanent exhibit built around original artwork. Find out how manga is made in a projection featuring Doraemon and Nobita, or look in the drawers on the displays to find hidden characters items from the manga. Several of the displays change seasonally, so there will always be something new to discover.
"Exhibition Room I" features colored originals of major works.
Good-looking Gian in the drawer next to the original version of "Lumberjack Springs."
This fascinating, riveting projection explains the process of making of manga
The "Talking Phone" explains all of the displays to our foreign guests in English, Chinese (standard) and Korean.
"Exhibition Room II" features planned displays that change roughly every six months. From July 9, 2014 to January 18, 2015, the "2014 Museum Selection of Original Doraemon Masterpieces" will be on display. It features moving pieces such as "Goodbye, Doraemon," "Doraemon Returns," and "Memories of Grandma."
Relax and follow the room design to watch the story unfold. Memorable lines are introduced along with the images, and some guests are moved to tears.
Look closely to see little details such as corrections and other indicators of the picture being hand drawn.
See the treasure trove of "The Maestro's Room,"
or glimpse his warm personality in "Sunday with the Maestro"
Beyond "Exhibition Room I" is "The Maestro's Room" - a re-creation of Fujiko F. Fujio's workspace. On his beloved desk and the shelves that stretch to the ceiling lie piled a myriad of materials and collections. Aside from materials on "rakugo" (comic storytelling) and science, take a closer look and you'll find an N Scale train coming and going in the gaps of the shelves. They capture the heart of the adults!
There are so many books and collections of information that
even the staff members don't know the exact numbers.
The desk is littered with figurines of dinosaurs, which feature heavily in his work.
In "Sunday with the Maestro," which lies between "Exposition Room II" and "Peoples' Plaza," you'll find displays of Fujiko F. Fujio as a man, father of his children and husband of his wife, not as our Maestro of Manga.
From a telescope to original footage taken with an 8mm, to N Scale trains, you can take a peek at his many hobbies.
This room features a variety of intimate, charming shots of his personal life and goings-on at home.
Watch original, museum-only films on the theater's 200-inch screen. The film being shown changes every 6 months to 1 year, and the title of the current selection can be found on the museum website.
The red carpet stretching from the entrance of the theater, known as the :"Hollywood Hallway," is decorated with portraits of various characters decked out in formal wear.
The 100 seats are the same chic navy blue as the walls. Look closely to find buttons on the wall having to do with a certain popular character.
Tickets available only at Lawson
Make sure to reserve and purchase in advance!
Tickets are only sold via Lawson Ticket. They are unavailable at the museum and must be purchased in advance. Reservations can be made beginning two months ahead of the desired date via internet, by phone, or at a Loppi machine in a Lawson convenience store. Tickets are sold for a specific date and time, so book earlier in the day to get the most of your time at the museum.
English Ticket Purchasing Guide http://fujiko-museum.com/english/ticket/
Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
Kanagawa-ken, Kawasaki-shi, Tama-ku, Nagao 2-8-1 Telephone: 0570-055-245
Opening Hours: 10-18 Closed: Tuesdays and New Year's (12/30-1/3)
Access: Shuttle bus from Noborito station on Odakyu or JR Nambu Line
16 min walk from Mukogaoka-Yuen station on Odakyu Line or 15 min walk from Shukugawara station on JR Nambu line
Tickets: Adult/University Student - 1,000 yen, Middle/High School Student - 700 yen,
Children (4 and up) - 500 yen, Children 3 and below - Free
http://fujiko-museum.com/english/
※All prices are current as of July of 2014 and include consumption tax (8%).
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