LOST IN JAPAN: ROLL PLAY ANIME ARC
Price range: $450 through $1,000
PRICES ARE USD PER PERSON. LIMITED PACKAGES AVAILABLE.
THE L.U.X. PROMISE: THE ART OF TOTAL IMMERSION
ZERO FRICTION
At MASX, our guiding principle is LUX: Live Ultimate Xperiences — where true luxury is the freedom to stay present and fully immersed in the moment. To ensure your connection to the city’s quiet rhythm remains uninterrupted, we operate under a strict, silent protocol:
N.I.T.E. NAVIGATORS
You aren’t led by a “guide.” You are accompanied by a N.I.T.E. Navigator. They are local expert guides who help you Navigate Immersive Travel Experiences. They are your sophisticated peers, your cultural translators, and your partners in after-dark cultural experiences that will open doors that don’t exist on any map.
THE ARTIFACTS
Your journey exists in two worlds. The Black Passport is your shared tactile anchor — a physical relic to hold in your hands. The Digital Artifact is your high-fidelity digital legacy — a cinematic film to revisit together.
A physical book that preserves the story of your experience.
Your story is captured as it happens. Seven days after your experience, you will receive a curated collection of captured moments from the experience.
OVERVIEW
Step into the story of one of anime’s most beloved films. Inspired by Makoto Shinkai’s masterpiece, ROLL PLAY TOKYO ARC: YOUR NAME invites guests to spend a day following the threads connecting memory, place, and fate through the streets of Tokyo.
From iconic locations and hidden details to traditions woven into the story itself, familiar scenes gradually transform into lived experiences. As day gives way to twilight and the city lights begin to glow, discover what happens when fiction and reality briefly share the same space — and a story once watched becomes a journey of your own.
From iconic locations and hidden details to traditions woven into the story itself, familiar scenes gradually transform into lived experiences. As day gives way to twilight and the city lights begin to glow, discover what happens when fiction and reality briefly share the same space — and a story once watched becomes a journey of your own.
- YOUR NAME is just one chapter. Contact us to commission a bespoke ROLL PLAY experience inspired by your favourite anime, manga, film, game, or fictional world. Stop watching the story. Start living it.
ITINERARY
YOUR NAME EDITION
Chapter I: The Prologue
Every story begins somewhere ordinary.
Arrive at Sendagaya Station, one of the many real-world locations woven throughout Your Name. Before the city fully awakens, step into a Japanese convenience store and pick up a simple breakfast of onigiri and bottled tea, just as countless commuters do each morning. As trains come and go and the rhythm of everyday Tokyo unfolds around you, your N.I.T.E. Navigator introduces the world behind the film and the journey ahead — one where familiar scenes, forgotten memories, and unexpected connections slowly begin to take shape.
Chapter II: The Red Thread
Some connections are seen. Others are simply felt.
Step into the world of Musubi through a private Kumihimo workshop inspired by one of the film’s most enduring symbols. Guided by a skilled artisan, learn the traditional braiding technique that became synonymous with the Red Thread of Fate. As strands gradually intertwine beneath your hands, create a keepsake of your own and discover a craft that has connected people, places, and stories for generations.
Chapter III: Fragments of Memory
Certain places feel familiar long before we understand why.
Armed with a collection of carefully selected scenes from the film, begin tracing the story through the streets of Tokyo. Guided by clues, observation, and a touch of intuition, uncover the real-world locations that inspired some of Your Name’s most memorable moments. With each discovery, the boundary between animation and reality begins to fade, transforming familiar frames into places you can finally step inside. Along the way, pause for lunch at a location featured in the film and enjoy the very dish that appeared on screen, bringing another piece of the story to life.
Chapter IV: Have We Met Before?
Some moments stay with us long after the story ends.
Arrive at the iconic staircase of Suga Shrine, forever linked to one of the most memorable scenes in Your Name. Standing where fiction and reality finally meet, recreate the moment that brought two paths together and capture your own version of the film’s unforgettable finale. For fans around the world, this is more than a location — it is the place where a story once watched on screen suddenly becomes real.
Chapter V: Twilight
Some moments exist between what was and what comes next.
As daylight begins to fade, experience the fleeting hour known as Tasogare-doki — the twilight moment that became one of the film’s most enduring themes. Journey into Shinjuku as the city transforms beneath changing skies and emerging lights, revealing the Tokyo that shaped so much of Taki’s everyday world. Along the way, gather for dinner and reflect on the places, memories, and discoveries uncovered throughout the day, carrying the story forward into the evening.
Chapter VI: The Last Frame
Every story ends with a final image.
Ascend above the city for one last look at the Tokyo that brought Your Name to life. Beneath the evening sky, watch as countless lights emerge across the streets, stations, and neighbourhoods that shaped the story you have spent the day following. With a final drink in hand, reflect on the moments where memory, imagination, and reality briefly shared the same space.
Far below, trains continue their journeys, people cross busy streets, and life moves endlessly through the city. Somewhere among the millions of stories unfolding tonight, it feels as though two familiar paths may still be searching for one another. The journey may be over, but like the stories that stay with us longest, its final frame lingers long after the credits have rolled.
OVERVIEW
Some worlds are found on maps. Others reveal themselves only to those who know how to look. In ROLL PLAY TOKYO ARC: THROUGH THE GHIBLI LENS, spend a day exploring the imagination that gave life to some of the world’s most beloved animated stories. From comforting meals and nostalgic streets to forgotten details hidden within the city, each chapter uncovers another fragment of the inspirations behind Studio Ghibli.
Yet this is not a search for familiar scenes. It is a journey through the moments, places, and feelings that made those stories possible. As day turns to night and one final discovery awaits among the streets of Tokyo, the ordinary begins to feel extraordinary. For sometimes, the greatest magic is simply learning how to see it.
ITINERARY
Chapter I: The Elevation
Every Ghibli story begins with a small invitation.
In the quiet streets of Kichijoji, step into a neighbourhood bakery and choose whatever catches your eye before making your way into the greenery of Inokashira Park. Beneath the shade of towering trees, enjoy a simple breakfast as the city slowly awakens around you. The scenery may feel strangely familiar — like a place where Totoro could be watching from above or a hidden path might lead somewhere unexpected. Before entering the museum, this is your first glimpse into the kind of everyday moments that inspired generations of Studio Ghibli stories.
Chapter II: The Ghibli Lens
Some worlds begin with a place. Others begin with a way of seeing.
Unlike films inspired by a single location, the worlds of Studio Ghibli were built from countless fragments gathered across Japan — quiet forests, old streets, hidden shrines, simple meals, and fleeting moments that most people pass by without noticing.
Within the whimsical halls of the Ghibli Museum, discover the imagination, craftsmanship, and observations that transformed these ordinary pieces into extraordinary worlds. More than a visit, this is where the journey truly begins. For when you step back outside, Tokyo remains the same city — but through the Ghibli Lens, you may begin to see it differently.
Chapter III: The Comforts of Home
Some of life’s most meaningful moments happen around a simple meal.
After exploring the imagination behind Studio Ghibli, settle into a welcoming local restaurant for a leisurely lunch inspired by the warmth and comfort found throughout the films. From freshly prepared dishes to the quiet rhythm of everyday conversation, this is a chance to slow down and appreciate the small pleasures that Ghibli stories celebrate so well. Much like the memorable meals shared by beloved characters, the experience is less about what is on the table and more about the feeling it leaves behind.
Chapter IV: Fragments of Wonder
The most extraordinary worlds are often built from ordinary things.
Wander through one of Tokyo’s most treasured collections of historic streets, shops, homes, and public spaces — many of the same kinds of places that inspired generations of artists, storytellers, and dreamers. As wooden buildings creak beneath your feet and forgotten details reveal themselves around every corner, begin piecing together the fragments that shaped the worlds of Studio Ghibli. Here, inspiration is not found in a single place, but in countless small moments waiting to be noticed.
Chapter V: The Train of Memories
Some journeys are remembered not for where they lead, but for what they reveal along the way.
As the city drifts past your window, settle into the quiet rhythm of a local train journey accompanied by the music of Joe Hisaishi. The streets, rooftops, and neighbourhoods beyond the glass may seem ordinary at first glance, yet after a day spent exploring the inspirations behind Studio Ghibli, even familiar scenes begin to feel different. Arriving in Nakameguro, gather for a comforting evening meal and reflect on the fragments of wonder collected throughout the day before setting out on one final adventure.
Chapter VI: The Final Fragment
Sometimes the most magical places are the ones you discover for yourself.
Armed with clues hidden within your Black Passport, venture into the evening streets of Nakameguro in search of one final destination. Guided by observation, curiosity, and the Ghibli Lens you received earlier in the day, follow the trail through quiet corners and unexpected details until a hidden refuge finally reveals itself. Here, surrounded by an atmosphere that feels as though it has drifted from the pages of a Ghibli story, raise a final glass to the journey. For while the world around you has not changed, the way you see it just might have.
OVERVIEW
For one night each year, the boundaries between fantasy and reality begin to disappear. In ROLL PLAY TOKYO ARC: HALLOWEEN, spend a day immersed in the anime, gaming, and cosplay culture that has inspired fans around the world before stepping into Tokyo’s most vibrant seasonal celebration.
From the neon streets of Akihabara and the heart of fandom culture to the excitement of cosplay, community, and Halloween night itself, each chapter brings you closer to becoming part of the story. As costumes, characters, and creativity fill the city around you, discover what happens when the worlds you love are no longer confined to the screen.
- Tokyo's Halloween celebrations continue to evolve each year. Event venues, gathering locations, and evening activities featured in this package may vary based on local regulations, event schedules, and availability. Our team will carefully curate each edition to ensure guests experience the best of Tokyo's anime, cosplay, and Halloween culture during their visit.
ITINERARY
Chapter I: Akihabara Awakening
Every great anime adventure begins with an ordinary morning.
As the shops of Akihabara slowly come to life, begin your journey with a visit to a local convenience store — an iconic setting familiar to fans of countless anime, manga, and games. Grab a favourite drink, a quick snack, or perhaps a warm bun before stepping into the streets of the world’s most famous otaku district. Surrounded by arcades, anime stores, and towering displays of beloved characters, this is where fantasy and everyday life first begin to blur.
Chapter II: The Fandom World
Every fandom begins with a story, but it comes to life through the people who share it.
Step deeper into the heart of Japan’s anime and gaming culture as you explore the colourful world of Akihabara. From themed cafés and bustling arcades to shelves filled with beloved characters and hidden treasures, discover the passion and creativity that transformed a niche hobby into a global phenomenon. Along the way, enjoy a themed lunch inspired by the playful spirit of Japanese fandom before preparing for the next chapter of your adventure.
Chapter III: The Transformation
Every character has a moment when they step into a new role.
The moment has arrived to bring your chosen character to life. Whether inspired by anime, manga, gaming, or another corner of Japanese pop culture, this is the moment when imagination steps beyond the screen and into the streets of Tokyo. As fellow fans begin to appear around you, the city starts to feel a little different. For today, you are no longer simply visiting the world of fandom — you have become part of it.
Chapter IV: The Gathering
Sometimes the most memorable moments are the ones you never planned.
As the energy builds throughout Ikebukuro, step into one of Tokyo’s most celebrated gathering places for anime, manga, gaming, and cosplay fans. Wander through the atmosphere, stop for photos, exchange compliments, and share conversations with fellow enthusiasts who understand exactly why these stories matter. You may even discover someone portraying a character from the very same series. There is no single destination to find here — only the joy of getting lost in the experience and becoming part of the community itself.
Chapter V: The Scramble Stage
Every great story has a moment when everything comes together.
As night falls, Tokyo’s Halloween energy reaches its peak. Join fellow fans, cosplayers, and partygoers as the city transforms into a living celebration of creativity, self-expression, and imagination. Whether through a special Halloween event, themed gathering, or exclusive party experience, this is your chance to fully embrace the spirit of the season alongside thousands of others doing the same. Surrounded by costumes, music, lights, and excitement, step into the spotlight and become part of the spectacle itself.
Chapter VI: After Credits
Some stories refuse to end when the final scene fades.
With the main celebration still echoing across the city, continue the night among fellow fans, cosplayers, and new friends made along the way. Gather for a late-night meal, share stories from the day, compare favourite costumes, and soak in the atmosphere as Tokyo’s Halloween energy carries on into the hours beyond midnight. The crowds may shift, the venues may change, but the feeling remains the same: for one unforgettable night, fantasy stepped off the screen and into the real world.
INCLUDES
- All transportation within the experience
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks
- The artifacts (Black Passport & Digital artifact)
- English-speaking N.I.T.E. Navigator
- All admissions and activities outlined in the itinerary
- International airfare to Japan
- Accommodation
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses & additional purchases outside the curated experience
