Kyoto International Manga Museum

"You'll see locals perusing any of the 50,000 volumes three floors of comics free for the reading."

"Many famous artists have signed the walls near at this bilingual museum that claims to have the world's largest collection of manga materials." Full review

"Opened in 2006 in a late-19C primary school, the Kyoto International Manga Museum, as irreverent as its subject, will bring a smile of surprise to your lips." Full review

"You don’t need to be a manga fan to be charmed by this vast but endearing museum, with a collection spanning three centuries and four continents." Full review

"Focuses on a very current form of Japanese art...showcases a massive collection of Manga (around 300,000 items), from famous works like "Astro Boy" to more obscure comics by non-Japanese artists." Full review

"If you think manga (Japanese comics, or graphic novels) are just for kids, you'll come away with a whole different perspective after touring the largest manga museum." Full review