Ghibli Museum
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Description
The Ghibli Museum showcases the work of Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation studio known for productions such as Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and My Neighbor Totoro from which several of the museum's features are directly drawn, including a replica of the Catbus and of Totoro at the ticket counter. The 5m metal statue is that of the Robot Soldier featured in Castle in the Sky. The ground floor runs visitors through the history and science of animation and the first floor stages a mock-up studio exhibiting the creative and illustration processes. There is also a café, a bookstore, and a rooftop garden. FYI, Studio Ghibli was founded by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki.
Access & Transport
The museum is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, in Tokyo's western suburbs. Mikata Station is on the JR Chuo Line, a 20mins ride from Shinjuku Station. From there it is a 15mins walk or, alternatively, you can use the community bus that runs on average every 15mins (round trip is 320/160 yen). Accessibility info: https://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/accessibility/
Instructions & Recommendations
Entrance to the Ghibli Museum is strictly by advance purchase of a reserved ticket which specifies the entry date and time of the reservation. No photography allowed inside the museum
Environmental & Social
Environmentally and socially neutral
Conclusion
One for the Ghibli Studio fans without a doubt, and parents with children interested in the secrets behind the animated production process. Nowhere close to a must see otherwise, unless you have already explored Tokyo extensively.
Key positive
Good family activity
Playful architecture and visually colourful
Key negative
Out of the way and not easy to get tickets
Small size and average content
Suitability
Suitable for all ages. Accessible for wheelchair users (lift) except for the rooftop
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:1h 20m
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday -
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00