Ghibli Museum
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A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Museum showcasing Studio Ghibli's animation, designed by Hayao Miyazaki, located in Mitaka, Tokyo.

Why Go

✨ Explore a magical, maze-like building with Studio Ghibli motifs.
šŸŽ¬ Watch exclusive short films in the Saturn Theater.
šŸŽØ Discover animation methods and an artist's studio.
🌳 Enjoy a rooftop garden and picnic park.

Why Avoid

šŸŽŸļø Tickets require advance reservation and sell out quickly.
🚫 Photography prohibited inside the building.
šŸ‘¶ Catbus playroom is for under-12s only.
šŸ—“ļø Museum is closed for the entire month of January.

Tips

Purchase tickets online by the 10th of the preceding month at 10 a.m. JST.
Consider walking 1.4 km through Inokashira Park from Kichijoji Station.
Short films are in Japanese without subtitles, but generally easy to follow.

Cost

šŸ’° Ages 19+ JPY 1,000, 13-18 JPY 700, 7-12 JPY 400, 4-6 JPY 100, under 3 Free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Generally 10:00-18:00. Closed in January. Special early closure at 3 p.m. on December 26, 2025.

šŸ“ Address

1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan.

🚌 Getting There

Train to JR Mitaka Station (JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku), then a 15-minute walk or community bus.
Bus fares: Adult JPY 230 (cash/IC), Child JPY 120 (cash) / JPY 50 (IC).

Last updated 9 days ago

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