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Saitama Municipal Manga Museum
Saitama Municipal Manga Museum · Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum · さいたま市立漫画会館
At Saitama Municipal Manga Museum, explore cartoonist Kitazawa Rakuten’s work and materials, including displays relating to artists associated with him. Walk through nearby Bonsai Village and combine the visit with Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
Visitor information
Admission
Admission is free. Both permanent and special exhibitions are free, including the 2026 Rakuten Collection II.
Opening hours
Open 09:00–16:30. Closed Mondays, the next weekday after public holidays, and December 28–January 4. Open on Mondays that are public holidays.
What to see at Saitama Municipal Manga Museum
Rakuten’s connections through pictures and materials
Rakuten Collection II, July 25–November 3, 2026, shows works by painters and cartoonists associated with Rakuten alongside letters and magazines. For other dates, check the exhibition running then.
How to get to Saitama Municipal Manga Museum
Walk about five minutes from Omiya-koen Station or 15 minutes from Toro Station’s east exit. From Omiya Station, walk through the park and Bonsai Village to the manga museum on Kaede-dori.
Manga Museum visits, access and closures 2026 Bonsai Art Museum guide and 45-minute walk from Omiya
Before you visit
Plan talks and activities separately from exhibitions
For a talk or activity, check its date and participation guidance separately. If adding the Bonsai Art Museum, choose a date when both facilities are open.
2026 Rakuten Collection II free exhibition Manga Museum official visitor guide Bonsai Art Museum admission, seasonal hours and closures
Questions about Saitama Municipal Manga Museum
Which is closer: Omiya-koen or Toro Station?
Walk about five minutes from Omiya-koen Station or 15 minutes from Toro Station’s east exit. Omiya-koen offers the shorter walk when visiting only the manga museum.
Official sources
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- Manga Museum visits, access and closures ·
- 2026 Rakuten Collection II free exhibition ·
- 2026 Bonsai Art Museum guide and 45-minute walk from Omiya ·
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