Much better than the other nearby museum. Free admission. Friendly and helpful staff. Pictures allowed almost everywhere. Some English translation provided. English audio guide. Lots of hand on activities in addition to the character models and animation history. There was a place to do voice overs and an entire room dedicated to trying tracing and computer animation. Three stamps were available near the elevator on the third floor.

What an absolute honor to be able to visit this anime museum. The museum itself is so worth it that I would have paid to enter. Walking around reading about the history of anime was a great experience. There are many pieces that anime lovers would notice. They even have intractable areas that I recommend visiting. An easily recommended place to visit.

I had a wonderful time at the Suginami Animation Musuem today! It’s on the third floor of the building. You walk in towards the elevator which is on the left and go up! I’ve been so bummed with the weather lately… so much rain… but the staff were wonderful and extremely accommodating and kind. They brightened my day! The accessibility of the venue inside is also great. They had multi-language audio guide devices (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.) that were so informative and helpful. This audio device is pictured in my first photo below (yellow lanyard with the black pen-like device and green mat). You tap the pen on the mat at the number of the exhibit you were looking at and it would give you all sorts of good information and explanations about what you were seeing! Very cool. The hands on opportunities were another really important part of the experience too! You could make your own voice over dub as well as your own light box tracing or animation! It was extremely clean inside as well! The presentation of the information as well as the overall atmosphere was great. For a free museum, very impressive. Suginami ward information pamphlets, museum stamps and event posters were also available. Don’t miss the Namisuke (Suginami mascot) merchandise either… so cute!

Very educational without being draggy, super fun with a lot of interactive exhibits. Must visit for all animation fans. You can try your hand at voice acting, tracing, creating your own animation. And once you’re tired, pick an animation DVD and watch it in the library. 10/10 must visit. Best of all, it’s free of charge.

It’s very small, probably wouldn’t have gone if not for the yuru camp exhibition. But that was nice, and the anime production drawings were very interesting to look at (but you can’t take photos of them)

Nice little exhibition if you’re in the area. Lot’s of activities aimed at little kids.

HIGHLY recommend the animation museum here. It is a little slice of anime heaven where you can learn about hand drawn animation techniques and the creation process. The staff were super friendly and they speak English as well. Definitely stop by and try your hang at drawing a few animation cells of your own. The best part about it is they offer the whole experience free!

The area around the station was a trip back in time. Small town vibe.

(Translated by Google) This is the station where the Chuo Line rapid train and Chuo/Sobu Line local trains stop. Chuo Line Rapid trains only stop at this station on weekdays. There are many small restaurants around the station, and as soon as you pass through the shops, it becomes a residential area. (Original) 中央線快速と中央・総武線各駅停車が停車する駅です。 中央線快速は平日のみがこの駅に止まります。 駅周辺は小さな飲食店が多く、商店を抜けるとすぐに住宅街となります。

The air tastes of quiet routine — antique shops dusted with time, coffeehouses filled with soft jazz. Locals greet one another without hurry, each day unfolding like a handwritten letter. The yellow line hums softly below, carrying commuters who still notice seasons and neighbors’ faces. Tourist Tip: Famous for antique stores and cozy cafés. Perfect for secondhand book browsing or slow lunch hours. Visit in late afternoon for warm sunlight along the shopping streets.

(Translated by Google) Nishi-Ogikubo Station is a convenient station with good access to Shinjuku and Kichijoji, as it is a stop on the JR Chuo Line and Sobu Line. The station premises are relatively compact and have a calm atmosphere overall, making it an easy-to-use station not only for daily commuters and students, but also for nearby residents. The platform is on an elevated track and has two island platforms, with platforms 1 and 2 for local trains on the Chuo and Sobu Lines, and platforms 3 and 4 for rapid trains on the Chuo Line. However, rapid trains pass through on weekends and holidays, so caution is required when using the Chuo Line. Safety is also taken into consideration, with platform doors installed to prevent falls. The electronic bulletin boards and announcements are easy to see, and the boarding directions are clear. There is only one ticket gate, and it is designed to allow exit in two directions, the south exit and the north exit. Basic facilities such as the convenience store "NewDays", coin lockers, Midori no Madoguchi, and ATMs are available around the ticket gate, making the station very convenient. The toilets are kept clean, multi-function toilets are available, and the station is barrier-free. When you leave the station, there is an old-fashioned shopping street at the south exit, with many privately owned shops such as cafes, bakeries, and second-hand bookstores, giving you a sense of the warmth of the local area. The north exit side is a slightly quieter residential area, dotted with supermarkets and clinics, making it a convenient environment for daily life. There is also a bicycle parking area in front of the station, making it easy to commute to work or school by bicycle. In general, Nishi-Ogikubo Station is not as flashy as a large terminal, but the premises are well-organized and all the necessary facilities are available, making it a very easy-to-use station. The atmosphere of the town around the station is also friendly, so even first-time visitors can use it with ease. It seems to have been loved by residents for many years as a comfortable station rooted in daily life. (Original) 西荻窪駅は、JR中央線・総武線の停車駅として、新宿や吉祥寺へのアクセスが良好な便利な駅です。駅の構内は比較的コンパクトで、全体的に落ち着いた雰囲気が漂っており、日々の通勤・通学だけでなく、近隣の住民にとっても使いやすい駅となっています。 ホームは高架上にあり、島式ホームが2面あり、1・2番線が中央・総武線各駅停車、3・4番線が中央線快速用となっています。ただし、土日祝日は快速が通過するため、中央線の利用時は注意が必要です。ホームには転落防止のためのホームドアが設置されており、安全性にも配慮されています。電光掲示板やアナウンスも見やすく、乗り場案内も明確です。 改札はひとつで、南口と北口の2方向に出られる構造です。改札周辺にはコンビニ「NewDays」やコインロッカー、みどりの窓口、ATMなど基本的な設備が整っており、駅ナカの利便性は十分。トイレも清潔に保たれており、多機能トイレも完備されていて、バリアフリーにも対応しています。 駅を出ると、南口には昔ながらの商店街があり、カフェやパン屋、古本屋など個人経営のこだわりの店舗が多く、地域の温かみを感じます。北口側はやや落ち着いた住宅地で、スーパーやクリニックも点在し、生活に便利な環境が整っています。駅前には自転車置き場もあり、自転車通勤・通学にも配慮されています。 総じて西荻窪駅は、大型ターミナルのような派手さはないものの、構内は整然としており必要な設備は一通りそろっているため、とても使いやすい駅です。駅周辺の街の雰囲気も親しみやすく、初めての人でも落ち着いて利用できる駅だと思います。生活に根ざした快適な駅として、住民にも長年親しまれている印象です。

(Translated by Google) This is a JR Chuo Line station in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. You can ride two train systems: the Chuo Line rapid train (passing on the Saturday and Sunday schedule) and the Chuo/Sobu Line local trains (including the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line direct train). On the Chuo Line, it is the westernmost station in Tokyo's 23 wards, and the neighboring Kichijoji Station is outside the 23 wards. The north exit is a residential area, and the south exit is a small downtown area. (Original) 東京都杉並区にあるJR中央線の駅です。中央線快速電車（土日ダイヤは通過）と中央・総武線各駅停車（東京メトロ東西線直通電車含む）の2系統に乗れます。 中央線では、東京23区で最西端の駅で、隣の吉祥寺駅は23区外になります。 北口は住宅街、南口はちょっとした繁華街になっています。

(Translated by Google) A small station sandwiched between Ogikubo and Kichijoji. Chuo Line rapid train stops only on weekdays. It takes about 20 minutes to walk, but it is the closest station to Tokyo Women's University. It's located along the Chuo Line, where there are many unique towns, and it may have a modest feel, but there are no tall buildings, and there are many used bookstores, delicious food shops, Western confectionery shops, and cafes, and the unique atmosphere of this town is calm and nostalgic. It oozes. Resolute western oak. The beloved paradise of the Chuo Line. (Original) 荻窪と吉祥寺に挟まれたこじんまりとした駅。平日のみ中央線快速の停車駅。歩くと20分ほどかかりますが、東京女子大学の最寄駅です。個性の強い街が多い中央線沿線にあって、地味な印象もありますが、高いビルがなく、古書店や美味しいごはん屋さん、洋菓子店やカフェも多い、この街独特の空気感は落ち着いた郷愁を漂わせています。しみじみニシオギ。愛すべき中央線の桃源郷。

(Translated by Google) The roads are narrow, but many ladies drive recklessly. I've been hit and run several times, and the drivers have very bad manners. Most men have relatively good manners, but women in their 50s are not very good at driving and often hit me with their cars, so I have to be careful when walking. Elderly women in Nishi-Ogikubo have a lot of pride. They don't apologize. (Original) 道幅が狭いのに無理な運転をするマダムが多く、当て逃げされたことが何度かあり、運転手のマナーはとても悪いです。男性は比較的マナーが良い人が多いですが、50代の女性は安定も下手で車でぶつかってくるので気を付けて歩いてます。西荻窪の高齢女性はプライドが高い。謝らない。

A ramen shop that has lasted the test of time in Ogikubo. Super classic shoyu recipe that hasn’t changed one bit with a subtlety that is either hated or well appreciated. The strong use of lard oil is noted as your tongue gets burnt within the first minute. Niboshi, kelp, shiitake are present in the soup. Noodles are chewy and very enjoyable and the charsiu, while dry looking at first, is cooked to perfection. The wonton and menma are unremarkable. I recommend the charsiu-men or simply, the regular chuuka soba is good to satiate, particularly with the higher pricing.

Historic ramen from the 1940's. Order by touchscreen outside and pay by credit card etc is accepted. Ordered the wanton chashu shoyu ramen 1800円。The broth was very good, lots of chicken fat umami. Chashu was lean meat, wontons were pretty good as well but not much meat in these. The overall volume was massive but about right for the price. Very open kitchen so you can watch the master cook. Overall a cool experience and enjoyed eating history!

I’m not the biggest fan of ramen but I appreciate the flavour of the broth, the chewiness of the noodles and the soft pork. Lots of locals eat there. The line moves pretty fast. Great service here. They’re always refilling water and turning over tables quickly

I got the large bowl; ¥1,500, with chashu pork and bamboo shoots. Let’s start with the broth — it’s a soy-based broth with seasonings, pork, and fish (baby sardines, actually) somewhere in there. There is a bit of oil on top. It’s a balanced broth — can’t say it’s thin or rich, but I drank every drop of it. The broth entertained the taste buds without overpowering it. Flavorful and nourishing. The pork is lean, and lightly-seasoned. It’s quite bland, actually, but not dry. It is easy to bite and quite easy to chew — not stringy at all. The texture reminds me of boiled pork. The bamboo shoots are superb. Sweet and soy. It’s the strong flavor in the bowl you’ll need if you want a kick on your taste buds. I guess this is the balancer for the rather bland pork. And the star — the hand-made noodles. They’re perfect. Chewy, al dente, and they take in the broth flavor really well! This is one of the best ramen bowls I ever had. No wonder they’re still here after 60 years. I will be back.

A post-war ramen shop serving the famous Ogikubo-style fish-base ramen noodles. A welcome respite from the ubiquitous tonkotsu in simple surrounds.

broth too oily or salty, but the chasui is hearty thick.

A massive queue to get seated increased our expectations, not let down but nothing remarkable. Good noodles and light soy broth. A little pricey for the wantan ramen about the 1,200 yen mark

Apparently the place has been running for decades and you can see why. The taste is different to any other kind of ramen and, despite having a strong flavor, it doesn’t get heavy. However, be very prepared: it is probably the largest bowl of ramen I’ve had in Japan (and there isn’t any ōmori option). The pork was smoky and I ordered additional menma that was good too. My only suggestion is to try to get there before 12, where the wait could be less than ten minutes. After that it can extend to up to 30 minutes.

Scalding hot ramen, huge portions of shoyu broth, noodles, and pork. Totally worth it, love this place. Very old school — not much on the menu. It doesn’t look like they have great English support from the outside but everyone in there spoke to me in English and ordering was fine. During busy times they’ll come outside and ask you your order in advance to speed things up. Not great for groups, but I went there with two cousins and we had a great time. Highly recommend!!! My favorite ramen in Tokyo.

Very delicious Ramen. The tasting is flavor. Caution, noodle quantity is about 300g, should eat in hungry.

Great ramen! So rich and complex broth. A very unique and hearty ramen.

Ha ha, used to live around the corner from this place, very unique ramen with fish-based (nishin/herring, I think) broth, HUGE portions, about 3-4mm of scalding hot oil sits on the top of the soup keeping the whole bowl & noodles piping hot for your entire meal, be careful. Noodles cooked and served to perfection, definitely an acquired taste, but becomes addictive due to its uniqueness and balance between flavors, including some subtle but important bits of yuzu skin. All business inside, ramen, freezing cold glasses of water, maybe nama tamago, menma or extra chashu - otherwise, no chatting, no gyoza or beer at this place. Can't wait to go back. Closed Mondays...

I think this Ramen shop is overrated (because of its reputation?). There are much better ramen in this area. The menu is simple (too simple), there is only one ramen type, no nori, no boiled egg. The soupe is ok but not exceptional. The noodles are good and the meat are fine (the only good point). Portion are too big. The staff is cold. The ramen is expensive for such poor quality.

Not worth the line or double the price. Like it's not bad and portions are big. But 1100yen for a basic ramen? I cam buy 2 ramen with extra meat and egg in most places for the same price. Place is also kinda old/ugly Didn't hate it but I probably won't go back either...

The chief is a very interesting person. Great vibes and one of my best tempura in my life. I mentioned I m a vegetarian, then he made me a special tempura set. The tempura egg is one of their signature dish.Must try. I was a little hangover 😵 but after the meal, my stomach didn’t feel upset at all. Even though is a deep fried food. And the miso soup really comforted me.

We visited Tensuke, and what an amazing experience. The food was simple yet absolutely delicious, just rice with a perfectly fried egg and incredible tempura. The chef is so kind and welcoming, and his little cooking show adds such a fun touch to the meal. You can tell it’s a local favorite too. We arrived about 20 minutes before opening and were glad we did, because the line grew really fast. A must-visit spot for anyone who loves great tempura and an authentic local atmosphere.

It is worthwhile to go to Koenji just for this tempura-don. I came early at 1130 (they open at noon) just out of curiosity—yet there was a handful of people in the queue already. It is just that delicious! The batter is tasty and light. The dipping sauce is amazing. And the tempura egg is great. The set meals is well worth the 1800 yen. Highly highly recommended

Finally got to try this place. We waited amor an hour. There's actually only two items to pick from for lunchtime. You can pick tempura or a tempura rice bowl. If you choose regular tempura 🍤 you will get served one piece at a time. The rice bowl has all the prices with sauce drizzled over. Overall it was good! I just don't think anything is worth waiting this long This place is not wheelchair accessible ♿ 🚫

We were really excited to try this place and took a train to come here. Our tempura wasn’t cooked long enough to get that golden colour and good flavour. Even if it was cooked long enough I don’t think we would return sadly! The shrimp was poor quality and not juicy. Overall It wasn’t anything special and we’ve had way better tempura before. It’s a tourist spot for sure

I can say so far the best I had .. the fried runny eggs love and the awt menu was simple and great overall .. the price is also reasonable

The owner was very fun! There was some oil grime on the walls but reasonable amount as it’s a tempura place, and everything that actually mattered was very clean. Extremely delicious and great service, 5 out of 5 stars!! Worth the wait :)

(Translated by Google) This is an old shop in Nishi-Ogikubo. I used the coffee shop on the second floor. The chairs and tables are simple and it doesn't feel like you can spend a relaxing time there. Coffee is hot and delicious. The store staff are all veterans. The confectionery shop on the Chuo Line that appears in Seicho Matsumoto's short story ``The Shinkaichi Incident'' is said to be modeled after a kokeshi doll shop. (Original) 西荻窪にある古くからのお店です。二階の喫茶店を利用しました。椅子もテーブルも簡素で落ち着いて過ごせる感じではありません。珈琲は熱くて美味しいです。店員さんはベテラン揃いです。 松本清張の短編「新開地の事件」で登場する中央線の洋菓子店はこけし屋がモデルと言われています。

(Translated by Google) Not bad, but local French. I guess it's something like this because of the location. The broccoli that came with the main dish was yellow, a sign that it wasn't fresh. It's in a state where you buy it and then leave it alone. The bread, soup, dessert, and coffee were delicious, with the parts that would be scraped off and thrown away proudly placed in front of you at home (T0T). They're famous for their cakes, so I'm sure they'll be delicious. I was surprised at how cheap the cake was (lol) (Original) 悪くはないがローカルなフレンチ。場所柄こんなものかと。メインのつけ添えブロッコリーが新鮮ではない証拠に黄色くなっていた。買ってから放置するとなる状態。家では削ぎ落として捨てる部分を堂々と前にして出されてきた(T0T)パンとスープ、デザート、コーヒーは美味しかった。ケーキが有名なのできっと美味しいと思う。ケーキが安くてビックリ(笑)

(Translated by Google) Under renovation and in 3 years? Scheduled to reopen... This is a long-established French restaurant. A cafe menu is available on the first floor. The Showa era atmosphere is also nice. I had a hamburger lunch. I get the impression that there are a lot of older people here because it's a big deal for the price. But The cake looks like a French confectionery and is cheap and delicious~❤Excellent! I love mille-feuille! (Original) 改装中で3年後？リニューアルオープン予定・・・ 老舗フランス料理のお店です。 １階はカフェメニューがいただけます。 昭和っぽい雰囲気も素敵です。 ハンバーグランチをいただきました。値段の割にボリュームにかけるので年配の方が多い印象。 ですが ケーキがフレンチ菓子な感じが安くて美味しい～❤絶品！ミルフィーユが好きです！

(Translated by Google) A famous Western cuisine and sweets restaurant that has been in business for over 70 years. The taste of each item carefully prepared using carefully selected ingredients is unmistakable. Western sweets are also available, but the apple pie holes, which are limited in quantity, are a popular item and sell out immediately after opening. (Original) 創業70年を超える、西洋料理と菓子の名店。吟味された材料を真心込めて一つ一つ丁寧に調理された味は、ぶれることのない絶品。洋菓子も絶品揃いだが、数量限定のアップルパイホールは開店後直ぐに売り切れる人気商品です。

(Translated by Google) Lunch in the annex is very popular. I think it's traditional, including the taste. It tasted like the Showa era in both good and bad ways. The prices may be high for a Western restaurant in town, but considering it's French cuisine, it might be cheap. There was plenty of space inside the store, and the customer service was very good. (Original) 別館のランチはとても大衆的。味も含めて昔ながらのものだと思う。 いい意味でも悪い意味でも昭和な味がした。 値段は街の洋食屋さんとしては高めかもしれないけど、一応フランス料理と考えると安いかもしれない。 店内は余裕があって、接客もとても良かった。

(Translated by Google) I received the lunch course for 3,600 yen. The taste was very good. The beef stew in particular had a bitter taste that went well with the buttered bread. In addition to the photo, bread and coffee were also included. However, the 2,600 yen course comes with soup (the main course is either fish or meat), while the 3,600 yen course does not come with soup. I would have been happy if it also came with soup. I was also a little concerned about the response of the customer service. There was no explanation of the dishes. The dessert sorbet was delicious When I asked, ``What's this dessert?'', the only answer I got was ``tea mousse.'' It was clearly not a tea mousse, and they couldn't tell me what kind of sorbet it came with, so I gave up. 3600 yen for lunch is not cheap. On top of that, I go to a restaurant expecting good service, so I would like someone to explain the food. It was a shame because the taste was so delicious. (Original) ランチコースの3600円のコースを頂きました。 味はとても美味しかったです。 特にビーフシチューはバターを付けたパンにとても良く合うビターな味でした。 写真の他にパンとコーヒーも付いてきました。 ただ2600円のコースはスープ付き（メインは魚か肉かどちらか）に対して3600円のコースはスープは付いておりません。 スープも付いていたら嬉しかったです。 また接客してくださった方の対応が少し気になりました。 料理の説明は何もありませんでした。 デザートのシャーベットが美味しかったので 「こちらのデザートは何ですか？」と訪ねたところ「紅茶のムース」ですとだけ答えられました。 明らかに紅茶のムースではなかったですし、添えてあるシャーベットは何かは教えて頂けなかったので諦めました。 ランチで3600円は安くはありません。 その上でサービスも期待してお店に行っているので料理の説明位はして欲しいです。 味がとても美味しかっただけにそこが残念でした。

(Translated by Google) I used it in the morning. The clerk is very polite and gentleman, and the atmosphere is very comfortable. The morning toast is also thick and buttery. Is yogurt different from regular yogurt? And the marmalade on top is super delicious! I had a luxurious time~ (Original) モーニングで利用しました。 店員さんがすごく丁寧で紳士で居心地がとっても良いです。 モーニングのトーストも厚めでバターがいい感じ。 ヨーグルトも普通のと違うかんじ？で、上のマーマレードがめちゃくちゃ美味しい！ 贅沢な時間を過ごせました〜

Excellent pizza, and pretty good pasta dishes too... service was pretty friendly and the space itself was nice, but it gets very busy, presumably its popular because it is so good, with a lot loud children when we were there. The margarita pizza that my parter had was very nice, and I had the carbonara, which was very flavorful. It was very creamy and cheesy... delicious.

This my most favorite pizza in the world. (outside Italy) But even more surprisingly, they have a foolproof menu. Killer salads, memorable pasta.. I've been feequenting for around 10 years and I've yet to exhaust the entire menu. I will, some day.

Best pizza I ever had in my life

Very good pizzas. The saffron, zucchini, and mozzarella pizza in particular keeps us going back. Be prepared to wait most evenings.

Quality restaurant, well prepared and well presented entrees. Great service every time.

Great pizza! Thin and wide. Good service, a bit crowded at rush hours. Best pizza in Ogikubo.

Lasagna tastes great, drink as much coffee as you want, friendly staff