Did you know the iconic, heart-melting illustrations of the global bestseller "Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window" were created by the legendary Chihiro Iwasaki? You can actually visit her home and studio at the Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo in Nerima! 🎨
This "hidden gem" is the world’s first picture book museum, built right where Chihiro lived and painted for 22 years. It’s a sanctuary for anyone who grew up with her art or simply loves a touch of nostalgia and peace. 🌿📖
Why you can't miss this:
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The Totto-chan Connection: Fans of the book will recognize the delicate watercolors that brought Totto-chan’s adventures to life. Seeing the original drawings in person is a completely different, shimmering experience. ✨🖼️
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Visiting her creative space: You can envision her at work in the restored studio, or gaze at the artworks while sitting on her favorite sofa displayed in the exhibition room. You will be enveloped in an atmosphere that makes it feel as if she were right there. 🛋️🎨
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A "First Museum" for Kids: Everything is designed with little ones in mind—artworks are hung at a child-friendly height of 135cm to spark their curiosity. 👶🖼️
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Chihiro’s Garden: View the beautiful garden where she loved to tend to seasonal flowers. It’s the perfect spot to find your Zen away from the Tokyo crowds. 🌷☀️
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Picture Book Cafe & Library: Savor exclusive sweets at the cafe or browse through 2,000 picture books from around the world. ☕📚
💡Pro-Tips :
Traveling around Tokyo is a breeze with THE TOKYO PASS! It’s the smartest way to discover artistic treasures like this without the stress of buying individual tickets. Just show your pass and let the magic begin! 🎫✨
Location: 7 min walk from Kami-Igusa Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) 👣
Information is current as of the date of posting. Please check our official website for the latest updates.
Location
4-7-2 Shimo-Shakujii, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 177-0042
Direction:
By Train:
Seibu Shinjuku Line
From Kami-Igusa Station, walk approximately 7 minutes.
By Bus:
Seibu Bus
From Ogikubo Station North Exit and get off at Shimo-Shakujii 4-chome stop.
Kanto Bus
From Ogikubo Station North Exit and get off at Kami-Igusa Station Iriguchi stop.