A variety of limited-time offer programs related to manga are held under the 3 categories ‘MM Workshop’ (held irregularly) which anyone can readily participate in, ‘Group Workshops’ which cater for groups of 5 people or more (advance reservation and additional fee required), and ‘Premium Workshop’ which provide personal tutoring tailored to your desires (advance reservation and additional fee required).
From hands-on experiences using professional manga art supplies, to creating characters, etc. these workshops allow participants to experience the charms of manga from the aspect of ‘making’ it.
MM Workshop
We have set up a corner called the ‘MM Workshop’ on the first floor of the museum, where we hold various workshops related to manga which are on offer for a limited time only. You can find out more from the 'Limited workshop schedule' link below.
* This space can be reserved for group workshops which require advanced booking.
* The museum may request children younger than elementary school age to be accompanied by a guardian.
We have set up a corner called the ‘MM Workshop’ on the first floor of the museum, where we hold various workshops related to manga which are on offer for a limited time only. You can find out more from the 'Limited workshop schedule' link below.
* This space can be reserved for group workshops which require advanced booking.
* The museum may request children younger than elementary school age to be accompanied by a guardian.
Group Workshops
At the Kyoto International Manga Museum, we can hold workshops for groups (more than 5 people) who come on a field trip, students who visit as a part of a class, or for young children. Please find out more from the workshops list. There are different workshops available. See below for details.
・Advance reservation is necessary.
・Workshop fee is required, in addition to your entrance fee to the Museum. (Admission fees)
・We may not be able to meet your requirements.
・There is a minimum charge for workshops, and bookings can only be accepted for workshops of 5 or more participants. However, in cases where there are less than 5 members in your group, it is still possible to schedule a workshop if you pay the fee for 5 people. Please contact us with details of your group situation.
・Up to 20 people can participate at one time. If there are more than 20 participants, the workshop will be divided into multiple sessions.
・The payment method for the workshop is cash only, to be paid on the day of the workshop.
・The workshops are conducted in Japanese, an interpreter will be required if you wish to participate using another language.
・Depending on the amount of participants, the duration of the workshops may become shorter or longer.
・It is possible that your clothes will get soiled.
2 weeks to 2 months from today. * We cannot accept your application if it's less than 2 weeks.
Cancellation after 3 calendar days before the scheduled date in local time (JST) can charge you cancellation fee (100%).
Workshops list （5 persons）
01
Original Bookmark Class
Made using colored pencils and pens, so recommended for children as well!
It can be a keepsake of your trip to the museum.
(3 bookmarks can be made per person)
Required time/ 60 minutes, Cost (five persons)/ 2,500 yen
Additional costs for more participants are 500 yen each
Recommended for/ People who like drawing, and groups with children.
Recommend for elementary school age and above
02
MM Commemorative Badge!!
In this workshop participants will make can badges from their own drawing.
You’ll draw a picture in pen or pencil, then the badge is made using a purpose-built machine.
The machine is operated by staff, so even young children can safely take part.
We have prepared some original designs so you can also enjoy the workshop by just coloring in and adding your own message, so it’s also great for people who might not be so good at drawing!
Please come along to make your very own lovely can badge.
(2 badges can be made per person)
Recommend for elementary school age and above
Required time/ 30-60 minutes, Cost (five persons)/ 2,500 yen
Additional costs for more participants are 500 yen each
Recommended for/ People who like drawing, who would like to make their own drawing into a product, and groups with children.
03
Manga Artist Experience (inking)
Museum staff will carefully guide you through an in-depth knowledge of manga, from drawing techniques such as inking and how to use a G-pen, and tips on how to draw characters, to explanations of manga 'manpu' (symbols and signs) which express the characters' feelings.
※Recommended for elementary school students and above. Anyone from children to adults can participate.
※For children who are below elementary school year 4, we will provide pens that are easier to draw with.
【Recommended for these people!】
People who want to draw manga characters. People who want to learn how to use special manga art supplies such as the G-pen. People who want to learn about manga.
Required time/ 60 minutes, cost (five persons)/ 5,000 yen.
Additional costs for more participants are 1,000 yen each.
Premium Workshops
You can learn specialized knowledge and techniques, receiving advice on a piece of artwork you bring in, or a particular point that concerns you.
This workshop is recommend for those who want to become manga artists, and those who like drawing and want to improve!
Required time/ 60-90 minutes, Cost（per person） / 20,000 yen (You must bring your artwork)
Recommended for/ People interested in manga, who like drawing, and who want to try drawing manga.
You can learn specialized knowledge and techniques, receiving advice on a piece of artwork you bring in, or a particular point that concerns you.
This workshop is recommend for those who want to become manga artists, and those who like drawing and want to improve!
Required time/ 60-90 minutes, Cost（per person） / 20,000 yen (You must bring your artwork)
Recommended for/ People interested in manga, who like drawing, and who want to try drawing manga.
・Advance reservation is necessary.
・Workshop fee is required, in addition to your entrance fee to the Museum. (Admission fees)
・We may not be able to meet your requirements.
・The workshops are conducted in Japanese, an interpreter will be required if you wish to participate using another language.
・Workshop application period：2 weeks to 2 months from today.
・We cannot accept your application if it's less than 2 weeks.
・Depending on the amount of participants, the duration of the workshops may become shorter or longer.
・It is possible that your clothes will get soiled.
Cancellation after 3 calendar days before the scheduled date in local time (JST) can charge you cancellation fee (100%).
