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Tokyo Manga Drawing Workshop Guided by Active Pro Manga Artist

5.0 · 76 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by UNIQUE TRAVEL JAPAN Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Chinese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
11:00, 14:00, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Develop your own manga from a rough idea to an inked page with a professional artist.

Drawing tools and screen tone are included, with support through each stage; booking requires at least two people. 4.95 from 76 reviews at €116 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #15 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €116 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Manga Drawing Tools, including screen tone
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
76 ratings
Tripadvisor 43 · Viator 33

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 76 of 76

Star breakdown of all 76 ratings

5 stars
72 · 95%
4 stars
4 · 5%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient teaching and artwork they are proud of; workshop address details have caused confusion

Praised

  • Patient instruction adapted to beginners and experienced artists
  • Learning manga tools, inking and screen tone techniques
  • Personal drawings based on chosen characters or reference photos
  • Helpful interpreters who support questions and conversation
  • Finished artwork that participants are pleased to take home

Complaints

  • Some find the directions clear, while others struggle with the workshop address

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 April 2024 to 3 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
6F, Shibuya 3-chome TR Building, 3-8-11 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo The color of this building is black, and it is relatively thin building. https://maps.app.goo.gl/PVaQXtPjb64HuRms5
Departure
11:00, 14:00, 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
UNIQUE TRAVEL JAPAN; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #15 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €347, median €121; typical length 1h 50m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 24 Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops

From €116 per adult