The Galaxy Express 999 50th Anniversary Project - Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition - Journey of Creation opens on September 19 (Saturday), 2026, at Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, inside Tokorozawa Sakura Town.
Ahead of the opening, new information has been revealed all at once, including a teaser visual for a new film making its first public appearance at this venue, three admission gift designs, original new merchandise, and collaboration drinks available only at Kadokawa Culture Museum.
New Movie Visual Added at This Venue
At the Kadokawa Culture Museum venue, in addition to the exhibition's previous touring content, a teaser visual for the highly anticipated new theatrical animation film The Galaxy Express 999 is being shown to the public for the first time. The display traces more than 70 years of Leiji Matsumoto's creative history and hints at a new journey ahead, making it a notable exhibit for fans.
Alongside the exhibits looking back on the Journey of Creation so far, visitors can see this new page in The Galaxy Express 999's history early at the venue.
Venue-Limited Admission Gift Designs Revealed
To mark the exhibition, visitors who enter will receive one of three designs of an exclusive admission gift (a bookmark), available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Each design features delicate, beautiful artwork and memorable scenes drawn by Leiji Matsumoto, and is available only at this venue.
Gift details: Three designs total (distributed randomly)
Eligibility: Visitors who enter the exhibition
As this gift is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis in limited quantities, distribution will end once supplies run out, even during the exhibition period. As these are not for sale, resale or transfer is discouraged.
Original New Merchandise Exclusive to Kadokawa Culture Museum
The exhibition's special shop will sell limited original items to mark its run at Kadokawa Culture Museum. These items are available only at this venue, so visitors won't want to miss the opportunity.
Bookshelf Theater Collaboration Bookmark: 360 yen (tax included)
This venue-exclusive bookmark blends the world of Leiji Matsumoto's works with the Bookshelf Theater, the symbol of Kadokawa Culture Museum.
Yaki-kama Fish Cakes (three designs): 432 yen each (tax included)
These limited-edition fish cakes are printed with famous scenes from Leiji Matsumoto's works and make a great souvenir.
All prices listed include tax.
Sales period: September 19 (Saturday) to October 26 (Monday), 2026
Sales location: Inside the exhibition's merchandise area, 3rd floor, Kadokawa Culture Museum
SACULA DINER Collaboration Drinks and Limited Coasters
SACULA DINER, a restaurant inside the facility, will serve two special collaboration drinks that express the world of the works.
Collaboration menu
Sparkling Galaxy Seen From the Dining Car: 1,000 yen (tax included)
This drink is inspired by red wine enjoyed in the No. 999 dining car against a backdrop of a vast galaxy, made with red grape juice topped with silver sugar. (Non-alcoholic drink)
Phantom of Youth - Journey with Maetel -: 1,000 yen (tax included)
This drink is inspired by Maetel, who shared a long journey, combining passion fruit cider with black lemon jelly and a refreshing lemon tartness reminiscent of boyhood days. (Non-alcoholic drink)
Novelty gift
Guests who order a collaboration drink will receive an original coaster as a gift, one per drink ordered. (While supplies last)
Sales period: September 19 (Saturday) to October 26 (Monday), 2026
Sales location: SACULA DINER, 5th floor, Kadokawa Culture Museum
Business hours: Weekdays 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM / weekends and holidays 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last food order 5:00 PM; last drink and dessert order 5:30 PM)
The Galaxy Express 999 50th Anniversary Project - Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition - Journey of Creation: Event Overview
Event name: The Galaxy Express 999 50th Anniversary Project - Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition - Journey of Creation
- Dates: September 19 (Saturday) to October 26 (Monday), 2026
- Closed: Every Tuesday (open on September 22, a Tuesday holiday)
- Venue: 3rd floor exhibition room, Kadokawa Culture Museum (3-31-3 Higashitokorozawa Wada, Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, inside Tokorozawa Sakura Town)
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last admission 5:30 PM)
- Organizer: Kadokawa Media House
- Special cooperation: Reijisha
- Cooperation: Sanei Printing, Seibu Railway Co., Ltd.
- Planning and production: Toei Company and Toei Animation
- Supervision: Tomoyuki Omote (Kitakyushu Manga Museum)
- Support: Tokorozawa City, TOKYO MX
- Exhibition official website: https://leiji-m-exh.jp/
- Kadokawa Culture Museum: https://kadcul.com/
Ticket Sales Information
Sales period: August 18 (Tuesday), 2026, 1:00 PM to October 26 (Monday), 2026, 5:30 PM
Ticket types
Standard ticket
This ticket grants admission to the Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition - Journey of Creation only.
(Adults: 2,400 yen / junior and senior high school students: 1,700 yen / elementary school students: 1,100 yen)
Leiji Matsumoto Special Passport
This special ticket covers the entire Kadokawa Culture Museum, including both the Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition - Journey of Creation and The Galaxy Express 999: THE GALAXY EXPERIENCE - That Journey Continues exhibitions.
(Adults: 5,300 yen on weekdays, 5,900 yen on weekends and holidays / junior and senior high school students: 4,200 yen on weekdays, 4,700 yen on weekends and holidays / elementary school students: 2,900 yen on weekdays, 3,300 yen on weekends and holidays)
Leiji Matsumoto Special Evening Passport
This special ticket covers the entire Kadokawa Culture Museum from 3:00 PM, including both the Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition - Journey of Creation and The Galaxy Express 999: THE GALAXY EXPERIENCE - That Journey Continues exhibitions.
(Adults: 4,800 yen / junior and senior high school students: 3,700 yen / elementary school students: 2,600 yen on weekdays)
Purchase methods: Fever ticket platform, on-site box office (during the exhibition period only)
Tickets granting admission to The Galaxy Express 999: THE GALAXY EXPERIENCE - That Journey Continues only are also available. For full ticket details and purchase information, check the venue's official website: https://tokorozawa-sakuratown.com/event_categories/999-50thproject.html
Ticket purchase notes
- Each ticket is valid for one single admission per person during the exhibition period. Re-entry to the 3rd floor Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition exhibition room is not permitted.
- Tickets are sold for a specified date.
- A ticket is required starting from elementary school age.
- Visitors of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or older, and each guardian may accompany up to two children.
- Visitors may be asked to show a student ID at the entrance.
- Discounts for visitors with disabilities apply only to same-day tickets. Presenting a disability certificate (physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or mental health and welfare certificate) at the 2nd floor general information/ticket counter entitles the visitor and one caregiver to half-price admission.
- Tickets cannot be canceled, exchanged for a different type, changed to a different date, refunded, or reissued after purchase.
- Visitors cannot enter without their ticket, so be sure to bring it when visiting.
