If you want to add glamour to your vacation in the Japanese capital, look no further than Madame Tussauds Tokyo.
At Tokyo’s wax Museum, you see centuries-old waxwork techniques and rub shoulders with world leaders, royal families, politicians, movie stars, sportspersons, etc.
It is a fantastic opportunity to take lots of photos with celebrities, and kids and teenagers love the chance to snap selfies with the world’s most famous faces.
Madame Tussauds in Tokyo is not only a museum but a place to turn your dreams of meeting your idols into reality.
This article shares everything you must know before buying your Madame Tussauds Tokyo tickets.
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What to expect at Madame Tussauds
You can meet the real-life wax models of more than 70 of your favorite personalities at Madame Tussauds in Tokyo.
You can meet celebrities such as Micheal Jackson, Lady Gaga, George Clooney, Audrey Hepburn, Elvis Presley, etc.
And, of course, you can’t miss the chance to snap a selfie with Johnny Depp or Diana Prince.
From music to film and history to science, all the fun is here.
Madame Tussauds Tokyo tickets
Tourists can buy their tickets at the venue on the day of their visit or book them online.
When you buy tickets online, you get a discount of up to 20%, and you save your time from being wasted at the ticket counter lines.
The online tickets help you skip the admission queue and get Priority Entry.
How online tickets work
When you book your Tussauds Tokyo tickets online, you choose your visit date.
Immediately after purchase, you will get a confirmation email.
There is no need for printouts.
On the day of the visit, you can show the confirmation email on your phone and enter the museum.
These tickets are valid for the date selected, but you can enter any time.
If your plan changes, you can reschedule your tickets online.
Cost of the ticket
Tickets for Madame Tussauds Tokyo cost the same on both weekdays and weekends.
Adult ticket (12+ years): ¥ 2,100
Child ticket (3 to 11 years): ¥ 1,500
Kids two years and younger don’t need tickets.
An adult over the age of 16 years must accompany all kids.
Ticket discounts
Madame Tussauds Tokyo discount is 20% for pre-booking your tickets online in advance.
When you buy in advance, instead of paying ¥ 2,600 for a ticket, you will pay only ¥ 2,100 – a discount of ¥ 500.
Visitors with a disability certificate and one accompanying person’s ticket are half the price of an adult ticket.
Opening hours
Madame Tussauds wax museum in Tokyo opens at 11 am and closes at 4 pm, all through the week.
The last entry is always an hour before closing time.
The attraction is closed on Tuesdays.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Madame Tussauds Tokyo is as soon as it opens at 11 am or between 2 pm and 4 pm, which is the leanest period.
The museum gets crowded on weekends and school holidays.
If you prefer quiet museums or would like fewer crowds, then the best time to visit Madame Tussauds is from January to March and from September to November.
How long does it take
Guests usually spend about 90 minutes exploring the various exhibits at Tokyo’s Madame Tussauds.
Since it is a self-guided tour, the duration of your visit depends on the time you spend at each of the exhibits and how crowded it is that day.
Madame Tussauds tickets don’t have a time limit. Once inside, you can stay for as long as you want.
How to go to Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds wax museum Tokyo is located within Decks Tokyo Beach in Odaiba, next to the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Tokyo.
From the City Center, it is just 30 minutes.
Its address is Odaiba 1-6-1 Decks Tokyo Beach Island Mall 3F, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Get Directions
By Train
Take the Yurikamome line and alight at Odaiba-KaihinKoen Station. The attraction is only 2 minutes away!
Tokyo Teleport Station on the Ronkai line is five minutes away from Madame Tussauds.
Park your vehicle at the underground parking space available at Decks Tokyo Beach if you plan to drive.
By Bus
Daiba Nichome Bus stop is in front of Decks Tokyo Beach, and many buses can take you there.
If you use the City Bus, take the Kai01 line and Nami01 line.
If you use the Odaiba Rainbow Bus, take the Shinagawa – Daiba line or Tamachi Daiba line.
Board the Hamamatsu Cho Station – Tokyo International Exhibition Centre route if you use the Km Flower Bus.
What to see at Madame Tussauds Tokyo
Madame Tussauds Tokyo is filled with waxy wonders and photogenic zones.
Music Zone
Groove with Suda Masaki, Yuko Oshima, X-Japan, Mayu Watanabe, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, etc.
Film Zone
This zone is for all the movie fans. Share the silver screen with Marilyn Monroe, Have breakfast at Tiffany’s with Audrey Hepburn, Ride with Tom cruise, etc.
Celebrities
Here at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Tokyo, you can fulfill your wish of meeting your favorite celebrities like Brad Pitt, Danmitsu, Matsuko Delixe, etc.
Fashion Zone
All the Fashionistas unite! This zone is filled with beautiful wonders for every fan of fashion. Meet Rola, Atsuko Maeda, and Becky.
Sports Stars
Meet your sports idols like Yuzuru Hanyuu, Yuki Ishikawa, Mao Asada, and Kazuyoshi Miura.
History and Culture
Explore the history and culture of Japan at Tokyo Madame Tussauds.
Take photos with Yayoi Kusama, Taro Hasake, Ryoma Sakamoto, etc.
Influential Leaders
Meet the influential and famous leaders of the world. Pose with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, and Diana Frances Spencer.
Recommended Reading
What is Madame Tussauds?
History of Madame Tussaud Wax Museum
How are wax models made at Madam Tussauds?
Madame Tussauds Chamber of Horrors
FAQs about Madame Tussauds