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Machiko Hasegawa Memorial Hall

🏅 Selected for the 2026 edition of “Japanese Anime Tourism 88-Spots” (Anime Tourism Association)

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An annex of the Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum, opened to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Machiko Hasegawa, creator of Sazae-san. It introduces her major works, such as Sazae-san, Apron Obasan and Ijiwaru Baasan, along with her life. It is selected as a facility in the 88 Anime Spots.

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    Machiko Hasegawa Memorial Hall

    📍 Setagaya, Tokyo

    A memorial hall presenting the works and career of Machiko Hasegawa, regarded as Japan's first female professional manga artist, with a shop and a café. You can enjoy it together with the main building, the Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum.

    ⚠️ The nearest station is Sakura-shinmachi on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line. The surrounding area is residential, so please walk quietly.

Etiquette

Pilgrimage etiquette

  • ✓Follow the facility's guidance on whether and where photography is allowed inside.
  • ✓Do not touch exhibits or materials, and enjoy the museum quietly so you don't disturb other visitors.
  • ✓Check closing days and how crowded it is on the official website before you go.
Tips

Tips

  • •You can walk from Sakura-shinmachi Station. Visiting both the memorial hall annex and the main art museum gives you a deeper look at the works and the artist's life.
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Checked: 2026-10-14