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The worlds of Studio Ghibli films unfold before your eyes.
A popular destination where visitors can immerse themselves in the worlds of Studio Ghibli films. The park consists of five areas: Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest, Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches.
Valley of Witches, which opened in 2024, is inspired by Studio Ghibli films featuring witches, including <i>Kiki's Delivery Service</i> and <i>Howl's Moving Castle</i>. Visitors can explore the interiors of buildings such as Okino Residence, the house where Kiki, the main character of <i>Kiki's Delivery Service</i>, grew up. Some buildings require the Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium described below. At Guchokipanya Bakery, which also appears in <i>Kiki's Delivery Service</i>, visitors can purchase freshly baked bread. The approximately 66-foot-tall Howl's Castle also makes a striking impression. Inside, highlights include the living room with Calcifer's furnace and Howl's bedroom. The area also features rides such as a carousel, as well as a restaurant and shops, creating the atmosphere of an entire town.
Mononoke Village recreates the traditional rural landscape featured in <i>Princess Mononoke</i>. A large sculpture of the Demon Spirit, a slide modeled after Lord Okkoto, and the Tatara-ba hands-on learning facility draw visitors into the world of the film.
Ghibli's Grand Warehouse is packed with all things Studio Ghibli, including a screening room, special exhibitions, shops, and cafés. Exhibits include The Garden in the Sky, where a Robot Soldier from <i>Castle in the Sky</i> stands watch, and the Director's Room, which recreates Yubaba's office from <i>Spirited Away</i>. New exhibits featuring the Gray Heron, the Parakeet Men, and other characters from <i>The Boy and the Heron</i> were added in 2024 and are also well worth seeing.
Hill of Youth features an Elevator Tower inspired by the science-fiction world of the late 19th century. The area brings its films to life through attractions such as World Emporium, the antique shop from <i>Whisper of the Heart</i>, and the Cat Bureau from <i>The Cat Returns</i>.
At Dondoko Forest, visitors can continue to explore Satsuki and Mei's House, which was originally built for Expo 2005 Aichi. The area also features Dondoko-do, a wooden play structure modeled after Totoro, bringing the world of <i>My Neighbor Totoro</i> to life.
Three types of tickets are available, and all require reservations for a specific date. Check the official website for details.
First, the Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass is the standard ticket and provides access to all five areas. When purchasing the ticket, visitors must select an entry time for Ghibli's Grand Warehouse. The Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium also provides access to all five areas, as well as the interiors of five buildings: World Emporium, Satsuki and Mei's House, Okino Residence, Howl's Castle, and The House of Witches. Finally, the Ghibli Park Sanpo Day Pass provides access to the four outdoor areas other than Ghibli's Grand Warehouse. Only this pass requires visitors to select either a morning or afternoon entry time for Valley of Witches.
The central staircase in Ghibli's Grand Warehouse. Visitors can also watch short animated films produced by Studio Ghibli at Cinema Orion inside the warehouse. © Studio Ghibli
Visitors can see the Gray Heron from <i>The Boy and the Heron</i> at Ghibli's Grand Warehouse.© Studio Ghibli
Howl's Castle in Valley of Witches looks so realistic that it seems ready to start moving at any moment.© Studio Ghibli
The Witch's Shop inside Okino Residence, where Kiki, the main character of <i>Kiki's Delivery Service</i>, grew up (Valley of Witches).© Studio Ghibli
Guchokipanya Bakery, where Kiki, the main character of <i>Kiki's Delivery Service</i>, lives. Visitors can purchase bread and explore the attic room.© Studio Ghibli
A carousel inspired by vehicles and characters from Studio Ghibli films. An additional fee applies.© Studio Ghibli
Mononoke Village features Tatara-ba, modeled after a building in <i>Princess Mononoke</i>, as well as a sculpture of the Demon Spirit.© Studio Ghibli
World Emporium from <i>Whisper of the Heart</i>. The balcony offers a view over the park.© Studio Ghibli
Satsuki and Mei's House in Dondoko Forest.© Studio Ghibli
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FAQs: https://ghibli-park.jp/faq/
Visitor Information: https://ghibli-park.jp/guide/
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Finally made it to the long-awaited Ghibli Park!
The worlds from Studio Ghibli's works truly come to life right before your eyes. The moment you enter the park, it feels like you've actually stepped into an animated film.
Although admission isn't cheap, I think it's really worth it for Ghibli fans!
Tickets must be reserved in advance. If you purchase the ¥7,100 all-access ticket, you can enter all 5 themed areas in the park. Anyone who loves Ghibli works will definitely have a great time exploring them.
From the entrance, you can feel how much detail and thought went into everything. Many familiar scenes, buildings, and character elements look as if they were brought straight from the movies into the real world. As you walk around, scenes from the animated films you've seen keep coming to mind, and it's honestly quite moving.
Unlike a typical amusement park, this place isn't lively and noisy. Instead, it's more like a “Ghibli world” you can explore at your own pace.
There's no need to rush from ride to ride. Slow down and look carefully at every corner, and you'll find lots of little details worth photographing and taking a closer look at.
An absolute must for Ghibli fans. From central Nagoya, Ghibli Park is about an hour away by subway (Linimo) or direct sightseeing bus.
For your first visit, if you want to fully enjoy the main attractions, I recommend buying the O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard and taking your time to appreciate all the thoughtful details. When booking your entry time for Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, I suggest choosing an afternoon slot. The morning crowds have usually thinned out considerably by then, making it more comfortable and relaxing to take photos and explore the exhibits. You can spend the morning strolling leisurely through Valley of Witches and Hill of Youth, then visit the Grand Warehouse in the afternoon to take a photo with No-Face and watch a short film. This makes for the most comfortable experience.
Ghibli Park had been on my wish list for so long, and I finally made it!
Tickets are seriously hard to get. We even used 5 phones at the same time to try for them, and luckily we got some. It felt like such an achievement!
The whole park feels like stepping into the world of a Studio Ghibli film. Every corner is packed with little details, and I honestly didn’t want to leave. My favorite was the newly opened Valley of Witches from 2024. You can walk into Kiki’s house from Kiki’s Delivery Service and see scenes from Howl’s Moving Castle. It really feels like you’ve become part of the story.
And of course, don’t miss Guchoki Bakery. You can actually buy the bread that appears in the movie, and it’s both adorable and delicious.
If you’re a Ghibli fan, this place absolutely deserves a spot on your lifetime must-visit list! Just make sure you get tickets first, or you’ll be stuck envying everyone else.
Ghibli Park in Nagoya is a family-friendly spot I highly recommend, and a dreamy destination that Ghibli fans shouldn’t miss. The park is huge and full of greenery, so even just strolling around the free areas is really pleasant. Each themed area requires a separate ticket, and while the prices aren’t exactly cheap, the level of detail and faithful recreations are truly impressive. It’s absolutely worth it.
Unfortunately, it was pouring rain during my visit, so I couldn’t fully enjoy many of the outdoor spots or get the photos I was hoping for, which was a bit of a shame. Still, that just makes me even more excited to come back on a sunny day, explore every corner, and really soak in the magic of the Ghibli world.
Nothing was more a part of my childhood than Studio Ghibli. This time, I visited Ghibli Park, and although it was a bit of a shame that I could only get the stroll pass and couldn’t enter every area, just seeing Howl’s Moving Castle and spotting the little surprises along the way that only Ghibli fans would notice already made me incredibly emotional.
Next time I come here, I hope I can get tickets for all areas and really explore every corner of the park 🥹
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