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Enjoy the world's only! Ghibli Park in Aichi, where you can feel the story of Studio Ghibli
The film "The Boy and the Heron" won the 96th Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2024, and Studio Ghibli's works are in the spotlight across the world. A park featuring the world of Studio Ghibli is now open in Aichi Prefecture; the Ghibli Park. Here we will introduce the highlights of this new park and how you can access.
On the second floor is Yubaba from "Spirited Away"! She is the "fake director" of Ghibli Park.
At the "Screening Room Cinema Orion", all 10 short animated shorts are screened one by one. Check out the official website to find which films are available when you visit!
Also, you can enjoy three special programs from the exhibitions that Studio Ghibli had presented in Japan and abroad at one place. At the Ghibli's Famous Scenes Exhibition, why don't you immerse yourself in the Ghibli’ｓworld?
"Valley of Witches" is a European-style area inspired by Studio Ghibli works related witches, such as "Kiki's Delivery Service," "Howl's Moving Castle," and "Earwig and the Witch." There are buildings from the films as well as playgrounds, restaurants, and stores.
At Guchoki Bakery, featuring the one where Kiki and her black cat Gigi of "The Witch's Delivery Service" stay, it is available to buy and try breads!
*Bread sales may end when items are sold out.。
*Note: Visitors with the "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium" can go inside "Howl's Castle."
These flying machines are inspired by the world of "Castle in the Sky."
The "Hill of Youth" is an area inspired by "Whisper of the Heart" among others. It features the "Elevator Tower" and the "The Rotary," designed with a 19th-century science fantasy worldview. Around the plaza, you'll find "World Emporium" and "The Cat Bureau" from "The Cat Returns."
At "World Emporium," you can purchase postcards and stamp sheets, and send letters from the postbox. Why not try sending a letter with a Japanese postmark?
*Note: Visitors with the "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium" can go inside "World Emporium."
The area is inspired by "My Neighbor Totoro." There's "Dondoko-do" (a play structure) modeled after Totoro, and the house where the main character sisters -Satsuki and Mei- live. Listen closely and you can almost hear the laughter of Satsuki and Mei, and the sound of the dust bunnies in the kitchen, bathroom, tea room, Japanese-style room, and Western-style room.
You might find yourself spontaneously singing, "Come out, come out where you are!”
Take a walk or get lost in the forest, just like My Neighbor Totoro. You can have an experience that will bring you back to your childhood.
*Note: Visitors with the "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium" can go inside "Satsuki and Mei's House."
The area is inspired by the rural mountain landscape from "Princess Mononoke." There is a "Tatara-ba" designed after the building in the film, playground equipment of "Lord Okkoto" and a structure of the Demon Spirit.
At "Tatara-ba," you can experience charcoal-grilled Gohei-mochi, a local dish of Aichi Prefecture!
(Additional fees apply for the experience.)
Aichi is located right between Tokyo and Osaka! You can come from either city by Shinkansen.
From Tokyo Station: Approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes by Shinkansen to Nagoya Station
From Osaka Station: Approx. 50 minutes by Shinkansento Nagoya Station
Arriving at Nagoya Station, transfer to a local train. Take the Higashiyama Subway Line from Nagoya Station to Fujigaoka Station; simply board the train bound for Fujigaoka on platform 1.
Once you arrive at Fujigaoka Station, transfer to the Linimo and take it to the Aichi Expo Memorial Park Station.
Both the subway and Linimo accept IC cards for transportation.
You will need different tickets to enter the areas of the park and to enter the buildings.
Our recommendation is "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass" which allows you to visit all 5 areas, or "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium" which allows you to visit all 5 areas and enter all buildings.
Only the exhibition facility "Ghibli's Grand Warehouse" has assigned entrance times. Other cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops can be entered freely.
Both tickets, however, require a separate ride ticket to be purchased on site for the rides.
There is a limit to the number of visitors per day, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance on the website. Tickets will go on sale for reservation two months prior to the month of admission, at the 10th of the month at 2:00 p.m. ( e.g., tickets for June will go on sale on April 10) Pick the date you want to go as early as possible and make your reservations!
Ticket purchase site: [Ghibli Park Official Website] https://ghibli-park.jp/en/ticket/
When entering the park, you will need an electrionic ticket and the passport of the person whose name is on the tickets.
It is recommended that you either ensure you have internet access at the time of entry or print out your ticket in advance. Please read the instructions on the website carefully andbe prepared.
Ghibli Park, recommended for Ghibli lovers, is full of experiences and too much to cover in just one day!
So be sure to plan your trip ahead of time and come visit.
Address: 1533-1 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture (MAP)
Hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00-17:00
Closed: Tuesday (or the following weekday if Tuesday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays, and other designated days for maintenance, etc.
Access: A short walk from Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Sta. on the Aichi Rapid Transit Co., Ltd Tobu Kyuryo Line (Linimo)
Ghibli Park Official Website：https://ghibli-park.jp/en/
Ticket purchase site: [Ghibli Park Official Website] https://ghibli-park.jp/en/ticket/
© Studio Ghibli
*The above article is based on a coverage made in July 2024.
*Prices, business hours and other information in this article are subject to change.
Five Areas with Much to See and Do
Ghibli Park consists of five unique areas. Let's take a look at the exciting activities in each of the areas.
- 1. Ghibli's Grand Warehouse
- 2. Valley of Witches
- 3. Hill of Youth
- 4. Dondoko Forest
- 5. Mononoke Village
1. Ghibli's Grand Warehouse
The Warehouse is like Ghibli's grand exposition, with the screening room, three special exhibitions, the shop, and café all in one giant facility. Just walking through the interior decorated in the motif of Ghibli's works is sure to be an exciting experience!
The heron from the Academy Award-winning film "The Boy and the Heron" is also on display.
On the second floor is Yubaba from "Spirited Away"! She is the "fake director" of Ghibli Park.
At the "Screening Room Cinema Orion", all 10 short animated shorts are screened one by one. Check out the official website to find which films are available when you visit!
Also, you can enjoy three special programs from the exhibitions that Studio Ghibli had presented in Japan and abroad at one place. At the Ghibli's Famous Scenes Exhibition, why don't you immerse yourself in the Ghibli’ｓworld?
The store carries a variety of Ghibli goods.
Inspired by the meals in the film, "Transcontinental Flight Café" offers sandwiches and pizzas - just like the one-handed meals long-distance pilots eat while flying in "Porco Rosso".
2. Valley of Witches
At Guchoki Bakery, featuring the one where Kiki and her black cat Gigi of "The Witch's Delivery Service" stay, it is available to buy and try breads!
*Bread sales may end when items are sold out.。
A castle with presence in the shape of a creature from "Howl's Moving Castle" is on the site. It's about 20 meters tall, and parts of the castle move and emit smoke several times an hour. Around the castle, a wasteland reminiscent of the scenes in the film spreads out, with the scarecrow Turnip Head standing quietly. You can vividly imagine Howl's life, with his bedroom full of magical tools and Calcifer's hearth.
*Note: Visitors with the "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium" can go inside "Howl's Castle."
There are two ride attractions inspired by a traveling fair that comes to the village once a year. The merry-go-round is decorated with motifs of vehicles, animals, and characters from films such as "Kiki's Delivery Service," "Howl's Moving Castle," and "Princess Mononoke." There are broomsticks, the Witch of the Wasteland's hand palanquin, and yakkles - it's hard to decide which one you want to ride!
These flying machines are inspired by the world of "Castle in the Sky."
3. Hill of Youth
The "Hill of Youth" is an area inspired by "Whisper of the Heart" among others. It features the "Elevator Tower" and the "The Rotary," designed with a 19th-century science fantasy worldview. Around the plaza, you'll find "World Emporium" and "The Cat Bureau" from "The Cat Returns."
At "World Emporium," you can purchase postcards and stamp sheets, and send letters from the postbox. Why not try sending a letter with a Japanese postmark?
*Note: Visitors with the "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium" can go inside "World Emporium."
4. Dondoko Forest
The area is inspired by "My Neighbor Totoro." There's "Dondoko-do" (a play structure) modeled after Totoro, and the house where the main character sisters -Satsuki and Mei- live. Listen closely and you can almost hear the laughter of Satsuki and Mei, and the sound of the dust bunnies in the kitchen, bathroom, tea room, Japanese-style room, and Western-style room.
You might find yourself spontaneously singing, "Come out, come out where you are!”
Take a walk or get lost in the forest, just like My Neighbor Totoro. You can have an experience that will bring you back to your childhood.
*Note: Visitors with the "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium" can go inside "Satsuki and Mei's House."
5. Mononoke Village
The area is inspired by the rural mountain landscape from "Princess Mononoke." There is a "Tatara-ba" designed after the building in the film, playground equipment of "Lord Okkoto" and a structure of the Demon Spirit.
At "Tatara-ba," you can experience charcoal-grilled Gohei-mochi, a local dish of Aichi Prefecture!
(Additional fees apply for the experience.)
How to get to Ghibli Park?
The five areas of Ghibli Park are scattered in "Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park" in Aichi Prefecture.Aichi is located right between Tokyo and Osaka! You can come from either city by Shinkansen.
From Tokyo Station: Approx. 1 hour and 40 minutes by Shinkansen to Nagoya Station
From Osaka Station: Approx. 50 minutes by Shinkansento Nagoya Station
Arriving at Nagoya Station, transfer to a local train. Take the Higashiyama Subway Line from Nagoya Station to Fujigaoka Station; simply board the train bound for Fujigaoka on platform 1.
Once you arrive at Fujigaoka Station, transfer to the Linimo and take it to the Aichi Expo Memorial Park Station.
Both the subway and Linimo accept IC cards for transportation.
Tickets for Ghibli Park?
Tickets are by reservation only.You will need different tickets to enter the areas of the park and to enter the buildings.
Our recommendation is "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass" which allows you to visit all 5 areas, or "Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium" which allows you to visit all 5 areas and enter all buildings.
Only the exhibition facility "Ghibli's Grand Warehouse" has assigned entrance times. Other cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops can be entered freely.
Both tickets, however, require a separate ride ticket to be purchased on site for the rides.
There is a limit to the number of visitors per day, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance on the website. Tickets will go on sale for reservation two months prior to the month of admission, at the 10th of the month at 2:00 p.m. ( e.g., tickets for June will go on sale on April 10) Pick the date you want to go as early as possible and make your reservations!
Ticket purchase site: [Ghibli Park Official Website] https://ghibli-park.jp/en/ticket/
When entering the park, you will need an electrionic ticket and the passport of the person whose name is on the tickets.
It is recommended that you either ensure you have internet access at the time of entry or print out your ticket in advance. Please read the instructions on the website carefully andbe prepared.
Ghibli Park, recommended for Ghibli lovers, is full of experiences and too much to cover in just one day!
So be sure to plan your trip ahead of time and come visit.
Information
Ghibli Park | ジブリパークAddress: 1533-1 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture (MAP)
Hours: Weekdays 10:00-17:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00-17:00
Closed: Tuesday (or the following weekday if Tuesday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays, and other designated days for maintenance, etc.
Access: A short walk from Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Sta. on the Aichi Rapid Transit Co., Ltd Tobu Kyuryo Line (Linimo)
Ghibli Park Official Website：https://ghibli-park.jp/en/
Ticket purchase site: [Ghibli Park Official Website] https://ghibli-park.jp/en/ticket/
© Studio Ghibli
*The above article is based on a coverage made in July 2024.
*Prices, business hours and other information in this article are subject to change.
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THIS ARTICLE IS BASED ON INFORMATION FROM 08 14,2024 Author：DiGJAPAN! Editorial Team
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