Madame Tussauds Tokyo Tickets

Madame Tussauds Tokyo gives the famous wax museum formula a distinctly Japanese twist. Alongside the expected Hollywood stars, sporting greats and world figures stand J-pop idols, Japanese athletes and local celebrities you will not meet in the London or New York branches, which makes it a fun window into Japanese pop culture even for visitors who think they know the Tussauds routine.

Posing with the famous

The museum is built for interaction rather than observation. Figures stand in open sets without barriers, props and costumes are provided at many of them, and staff happily coach you into the right pose for the photo. The mix runs from music and film through sport, science and world leaders, and checking which Japanese stars you recognise becomes half the game. Most visitors spend around an hour to ninety minutes working through the floors.

Making a day of Odaiba

The museum sits in the Decks Tokyo Beach complex on Odaiba, the entertainment island in Tokyo Bay, surrounded by arcades, trick art attractions and waterfront restaurants with views back across Rainbow Bridge to the city. It pairs naturally with the island’s other indoor attractions, making Odaiba a strong wet weather destination.

Getting there

Ride the driverless Yurikamome line from Shimbashi to Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station, which connects directly to the Decks complex, or take the Rinkai Line to Tokyo Teleport and walk about ten minutes. The Yurikamome ride over Rainbow Bridge is an attraction in itself, so sit up front if you can.

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