7 best Snoopy attractions in Japan

Tokyo’s very own Snoopy Museum, which relocated from Roppongi to Grandberry Park in Minami-Machida in 2019, features plenty of original Peanuts drawings, art, vintage collectibles and a number of Schulz's early works. There are also special exhibitions which rotate every six months as well as workshops to create your very own Snoopy souvenir (advance reservations for workshops can be made here).

The museum is also home to a gorgeous Peanuts Cafe as well as The Brown's Store, where you can stock up on limited-edition Peanuts merchandise.

The Peanuts Cafe at The Snoopy Museum (see above) is particularly spacious. The menu specialises in picnic-inspired meals, with finger food served in dainty picnic baskets, along with cast iron pizzas, fresh salads and more. 

The café's picture windows let in lots of natural light while looking out to the surrounding greenery, which makes you feel as if you are sitting outside. One section of the café even features a massive red frame in the shape of Snoopy's doghouse, with table seating underneath.

Looking for somewhere more central? There’s another, albeit smaller, Peanuts Cafe and merch shop located in Nakameguro.

Inspired by Charles M Schulz's famous comic strips, the Peanuts Hotel in Kobe is located near Sannomiya Station in the city's main entertainment area. Every floor at this stylish hotel features a different theme, and no two rooms are alike. However, you can be sure that each room is adorned with your favourite Peanuts characters. The hotel is also home to a Peanuts Diner, so you can eat, sleep and dream in the company of Snoopy and friends.

Book your stay here.

Everyone’s beloved beagle gets a Japanese twist at the gorgeous Snoopy Cha-ya in the onsen town of Yufuin in Oita prefecture. The Japanese-style teahouse boasts a selection of cute dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, like the Snoopy Bungo Chicken Tempura plate topped with edible cut-outs of Snoopy and Woodstock.

Got a sweet tooth? Opt for the Snoopy pancakes served with matcha ice cream, warabi mochi (bracken starch jelly) and drizzles of kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup). You can also browse the adjoining merchandise store to stock up on takeaway treats and confectionery gifts including Snoopy dorayaki.

Snoopy Cha-ya also has outposts in other Japan cities including Kyoto, Ise and Otaru.

Japan is known for its impeccable sweets and confectionery, and you’ll find lots of cute chocolates at the dedicated Snoopy-themed chocolate store in Yufuin. Next door to the Snoopy Cha-ya, this store stocks exclusive treats like pistachio-flavoured chocolate, nuts covered in chocolate, and roll stick chocolate wrapped in classic Peanuts comics. Snoopy Chocolat also has its own line of merch including eco bags, coin pouches, mugs and more.

Currently, there are two Snoopy Chocolat shops in Kyoto, one in Okayama and this outpost in Yufuin. You can also shop at the Snoopy Chocolat online store.

No visit to Universal Studios Japan is complete without a ride on The Flying Snoopy. The adorable attraction is set up inside The Universal Wonderland area, complete with giant Snoopys you can sit in along with figurines of Woodstock, Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus. Unlike some of the more adrenaline-pumping rides in the park, this one is definitely kid-friendly. USJ is also home to Snoopy's Backlot Café, a hamburger shop inspired by the entire Peanuts gang.

Can’t make it out to the merchandise shop at the Snoopy Museum? Fret not. Japan is home to several Snoopy Town stores where you can browse through shelves after shelves of official Peanuts merchandise and souvenirs. The Yokohama outpost in Minato Mirai is one of the largest in Japan. This is the only shop to pick up exclusive merchandise featuring sailor Snoopy.