Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

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Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

Dive into the world of film at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka Forest!

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In Tokyo's Mitaka lies the Ghibli Museum, overseen by Director Hayao Miyazaki. Studio Ghibli, established in 1985, is a Japanese animation studio known for planning and producing films primarily directed by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki. Its portfolio includes celebrated works like "My Neighbor Totoro," "Castle in the Sky," "Kiki's Delivery Service," "Spirited Away," and "Howl's Moving Castle," representing some of Japan's most iconic movies. The museum's slogan, "Let's lose our way, together," reflects its layout, which lacks a set route, encouraging both adults and children to wander and discover their own special spots within.

Highlights

  • Totoro sits at the entrance! You can see it even without a ticket.
  • Inside the museum, "Where a Film is Born" exhibit shows how a single animated movie comes to life and reaches completion.
  • The Saturn Theater within the museum screens short animated films produced by Studio Ghibli exclusively for the museum.
  • There are various intriguing mechanisms and wonders located throughout the museum's architecture.
  • If you're tired from all the fun, take a break at the "Straw Hat Café." Order a cold drink, and it comes with a real straw straw.
  • Photography is not allowed inside the museum.

Photos

  • Where a Film is Born © Museo d'Arte Ghibli

    Where a Film is Born © Museo d'Arte Ghibli

  • The Saturn Theater © Museo d'Arte Ghibli

    The Saturn Theater © Museo d'Arte Ghibli

  • The Robot Soldier © Museo d'Arte Ghibli

    The Robot Soldier © Museo d'Arte Ghibli

Reviews

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  • The museum building itself is a work of art and perfect for photos! Tickets are in high demand, so you need to book early. Entry is at a set time and there's a time limit, so make sure to plan your visit carefully!

  • It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the station, so taking the bus is more convenient.

  • Even if you're not a Hayao Miyazaki fan, it's still worth a visit.

  • Honestly, they might as well not let people visit. You have to reserve and buy tickets in advance, then still wait in line at the site, plus there are so many restrictions.

    This museum is beautifully designed. If you’re a fan of Hayao Miyazaki’s anime, you definitely shouldn’t miss it.

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Details

Name in Japanese
三鷹の森ジブリ美術館
Postal Code
181-0013
Address
1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo
Business Hours
10:00am - 6:00pm
*Not on a timed-entry system, so you can enjoy your visit until closing time.
Closed
Tuesdays and other specific days.
Access
A 15-minute walk from the South Exit of Mitaka Station on the JR Chuo Line via the "Kaze no Sanpo Michi" (Wind Walkway), or you can use the community bus (Bus fare: 210 yen one way).
Parking
None available.
Tickets
(1) Entry tickets are not sold at the museum ticket office due to the reservation-only system.
(2) For ticket purchases, please check the official website due to the reservation-only system.
(3) Please purchase your tickets at a local travel agency before visiting.
Official Website
Official Website (English)