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Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum
A showcase of art collected by the creator of the classic comic strip Sazae-san.
Renowned as the creator of the beloved anime Sazae-san, Hasegawa Machiko lends her name to this museum. Opened in 1985, it houses an impressive collection of fine arts and crafts that Hasegawa, along with her sister Mariko, acquired using the proceeds from popular works like Sazae-san and Ijiwaru Baa-san.
The museum's collection includes 788 pieces: 311 Japanese paintings, 250 Western-style paintings, 195 crafts, and 32 sculptures. Special themed exhibitions featuring selections from this collection are held several times a year.
Across the street, the Hasegawa Machiko Memorial Museum, a branch facility that opened in 2020, can be accessed with the same admission ticket. This hall focuses on Hasegawa's creative works, displaying original drawings and tools she used in her craft. On the first floor, visitors can enjoy coffee served in cups featuring Sazae-san comics, shop for exclusive merchandise, or browse books related to her legacy.
Highlights
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An art museum showcasing the collection of Hasegawa Machiko, the creator of the Sazae-san manga, and her sister.
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Nearly 800 artworks, including paintings and crafts, are exhibited based on rotating themes.
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A shared admission ticket grants access to the nearby Hasegawa Machiko Memorial Museum.
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The memorial hall features a café and a museum shop.
Photos
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![A recreated space of the Isono family's living room and original artwork displayed at the memorial hall.]()
A recreated space of the Isono family's living room and original artwork displayed at the memorial hall.
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![The museum shop offers a variety of goods featuring printed illustrations, with an adjacent café also available.]()
The museum shop offers a variety of goods featuring printed illustrations, with an adjacent café also available.
Official FAQs
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Not available
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Is admission without a ticket possible?
No, but entry to the shop and café is free.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes, but only at the Hasegawa Machiko Memorial Museum.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 長谷川町子美術館
- Postal Code
- 154-0015
- Address
- 東京都世田谷区桜新町1-30-6
- Telephone
- 03-3701-8766
- Closed
- Mondays（If it is a national holiday, the next day is closed）, Changeover period, New Year’s holiday period.
- Business Hours
- 10:00am - 5:30pm（Admission allowed until 4:30pm）
- Admission
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General 900yen, Seniors (65+) 800yen, High School/University Students 500yen, Elementary/Junior High Students 400yen
Includes access to the Hasegawa Machiko Memorial Museum. - Access
- 7-minute walk from Sakura-Shinmachi Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)