Ghibli Park
Ghibli Park is a theme park which brings to life the beloved works of Studio Ghibli. The Park is situated over 7.1 hectares on the former site of ‘2005 World Expo and Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park’ and allows visitors to discover all of the studio’s secrets—from artifacts and exhibits from past Studio Ghibli movies to kid-sized film studio exhibitions, hands-on learning centers, life-sized replicas, and so much more.
The park consists of five areas: Hill of Youth (featuring the elevator tower from “Laputa: Castle in the Sky,” “Howl’s Moving Castle,” and a house from “Whisper of the Heart”), Dondoko Forest (dedicated to the movie “My Neighbor Totoro”), Mononoke Village(featuring sculptures from “Princess Mononoke”), Valley of Witches (with buildings from “Kiki’s Delivery Service”, “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Earwig and the Witch”), and Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse (with a wide array of shopping, dining, exhibits, and movie screenings).
Whether you’re an animation fan or not, visitors will enjoy strolling through the expansive grounds and immersing themselves in the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli.
How to Buy Tickets to Ghibli Park
The “O-Sanpo Day Pass” is recommended for visitors who want to spend plenty of time exploring Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, taking commemorative photos, buying memorabilia, and filling your belly. With the O-Sanpo Day Pass, you can enter all five areas as well as cafés and restaurants, shops, play equipment, and rides in all the areas. However, some attractions may have additional fees and you will be assigned an entrance time for Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse. This pass does not include admission to the following three buildings: World Emporium (Hill of Youth), Satsuki and Mei’s House (Dondoko Forest), and The Okino Residence, Howl’s Castle, and The House of Witches (Valley of Witches).
Prices for the O-Sanpo Day Pass range from 3,500JPY (weekdays) to 4,000JPY (weekend and holidays) for adults and 1,750JPY (weekdays) to 2,000JPY (weekend and holidays) for children ages 4-12. Admission for children under the age of 3 is free.
The “O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium” is recommended for visitors who want to see everything. The premium pass includes entry to all buildings including the World Emporium (Hill of Youth), Satsuki and Mei’s House (Dondoko Forest), and The Okino Residence, Howl’s Castle, and The House of Witches (Valley of Witches). Similar to the O-Sanpo Day Pass, some attractions may have additional fees and you will be assigned an entrance time for Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse.
Prices for the O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium range from 7,300JPY (weekdays) to 7,800JPY (weekend and holidays) for adults and 3,650JPY (weekdays) to 3,900JPY (weekend and holidays) for children ages 4-12. Admission for children under the age of 3 is free.
It is important to note that tickets are not sold at the park, but must be purchased in advance. Tickets go on sale two months in advance, on the 10th of each month at 14:00 (Japan time) on the Ghibli Park website.
For further information regarding Studio Ghibli and the life and work of founder Miyazaki Hayao, see our ‘Art Space Japan: Miyazaki Hayao & Studio Ghibli’ page. Animation fans might consider pairing a trip to Ghibli Park with Tokyo’s ‘Ghibli Museum’ —but make sure to book well in advance as tickets are always in high demand.
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