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Planning Your Visit to Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum

In Tokyo’s western suburbs you’ll find the one-of-a-kind Ghibli Museum — a fantastic and whimsical museum dedicated to the legendary Studio Ghibli film studio (often considered “Japan’s Disney”).

Co-founded by director Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli is behind some of Japan’s — and the world’s! — most beloved animated films, such as “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Princess Mononoke,” “Spirited Away,” and “Ponyo.”

The wonderful Ghibli Museum attracts a huge number of visitors, and tickets are extremely limited. In this article we’ll go over ways you can get tickets, and other tips on visiting the Ghibli Museum.

Originally written in 2017, this post was updated on December 22, 2021.

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About the Ghibli Museum

The name “Ghibli” is from the Italian word for a hot desert wind, and it was Hayao Miyazaki’s hope that Studio Ghibli would “blow a new wind through the anime industry.”

Miyazaki aimed to create worlds that were intricate and lush, and with so much attention to movement and detail that viewers might feel that these worlds could be real, no matter what sort of fantastical or amazing things happened in the course of the story.

The Ghibli Museum is dedicated to the studio’s work, as well as to illuminating the mechanics of the world of animation. Even though there are many references to the lovable films within the museum, you don’t have to be a Studio Ghibli fan to appreciate the amazing artistry on display, or be completely charmed by the exhibits!

Located on the edge of Tokyo’s Inokashira Park (more on how to get to the museum below), the Ghibli Museum is a multi-storied mansion full of twists and turns, tiny doors, winding staircases, and a rooftop garden — recreating the mood of the enchanting Studio Ghibli universe.

Exterior of Ghibli Museum in Tokyo Japan

Ghibli Museum Exhibits

Photography isn’t allowed inside, which only adds to the excitement and mystery of the place. I won’t spoil it all for you, but there are quite a few things to look forward to.

The main exhibition hall demonstrates the magic of animation, with over-sized and intricate mechanical contraptions. Then there are smaller exhibition rooms throughout the building – some permanent, and others that change from year to year.

One permanent exhibition room recreates a Studio Ghibli art director’s studio to include the tiniest details, even down to real bowls of candy on the desk, and pots of gouache paint with paintbrushes used to paint the gorgeous backdrops of these lovable films.

The walls of this “studio” are covered in fine art, and Studio Ghibli is somewhat unique among animation studios in that they place important emphasis on the background, spending as much time developing the mood and details of the world the characters live in, as they spend developing the action elements in the foreground. There are several interesting scrapbooks on display, showing how the artists were inspired by nature, feats of engineering, and abstract art to create these mesmerizing films.

Another exhibit area features interactive, life-size recreations of popular film settings, such as the interior of the amazing flying ships of “Laputa” where you can explore the galley, opening drawers and cabinets to find them full of kitchen utensils and cooking ingredients.

Near the top of the museum, visitors have the chance to play with one of the most adored characters in the Studio Ghibli films: a giant plush catbus from “My Neighbor Totoro!” Please note that only children aged 12 and under can climb inside.

In addition to various exhibition rooms, back on the ground floor is a delightful miniature theater, which shows an animated short from the studio, created exclusively for the Ghibli Museum and only viewable here. The short movie plays several times each hour.

You may be pleasantly surprised that almost everywhere you turn at the museum, you’ll find English-speaking staff who are extremely versed in all things Studio Ghibli, so any question you might have can be easily answered. I spent a really enjoyable 20 minutes learning how the tone of a film is set, and how many animators it takes to produce a film like “Spirited Away,” one of my favorites.

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How to Get Tickets to the Ghibli Museum

Excited to visit? Don’t forget, you’ll need to plan ahead to purchase your tickets, as they sell out in advance!

Getting tickets to the Ghibli Museum is no easy feat. Apart from the fact that tickets sell out ahead of time, the ticket-buying process is also not as simple as most travelers wish it were.

First, of course, you’ll need to decide when you’d like to visit. The official Ghibli Museum website typically lists its opening calendar. Note that there are usually closures around the New Year’s holidays, and irregularly throughout the year for exhibit changes. The museum is also typically closed on Tuesdays, and open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on other days.

Ghibli Museum Tickets via JTB

JTB is Japan’s largest travel agency, with offices throughout the world. The Ghibli Museum offers tickets through JTB’s global offices.

JTB offers a limited number of tickets available for purchase approximately 3 months before your desired visit date. The tickets go on sale on the 1st of the month for the entire month 3 months later. So if you’d like to visit anytime in May (whether May 1st or May 31st), tickets would go on sale on February 1st for all of May.

Getting Ghibli Museum Tickets via Lawson Convenience Store

Lawson is one of a handful of ubiquitous conbini (convenience stores) in Japan . If you’re in Japan or have a friend in the country, you can purchase tickets at Lawson in person. For those of you outside of Japan, you can get Ghibli Museum tickets via Lawson’s online ticket platform .

Tickets go on sale at 10:00 am Japan Standard Time on the 10th of each month for the whole following month; in other words, on April 10th at 10:00 am Japan time for the entire month of May.

Ghibli Museum tickets sold via Lawson are for a specific day and time, and sell out very quickly (for example, weekend time slots usually begin selling out within the first few minutes). Also, due to the large number of people trying to purchase online, you may have to be really persistent and patient to get through.

Even though tickets are for specific timed entries (10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, or 4:00 pm), once you’re in you can stay as long as you like until closing.

Other Ways to Get Ghibli Museum Tickets

If the idea of hovering over your computer at 10:00 am JST while frantically hitting refresh on your browser sounds less than ideal, keep in mind that there are other ways to get tickets to the Ghibli Museum.

One is to work with a company like ours that specializes in bespoke Japan trips . Any top-quality Japan travel company should be able to make the process seamless for you, from helping you decide when to visit, to handling the legwork of obtaining tickets for you.

Another option is to check major online travel agencies (such as Rakuten ), which often offer Ghibli Museum tickets. They may charge a premium, but it is likely worthwhile for travelers who highly value convenience.

Finally, if you’re desperate to visit but regular tickets are sold out, consider joining a Ghibli Museum Tour. JTB and other large travel agencies occasionally offer group tours that include tickets to the Ghibli Museum. Even if you’re not typically the tour type, this can be a good backup method when all else fails.

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How to Get to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka

Once you have managed to purchase your tickets (congratulations!), getting to the museum is relatively painless. The museum’s address is:

Ghibli Museum 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo-to 181-0013 Google Map

Located on the edge of Tokyo’s Inokashira Park, the museum is equidistant from both Kichijoji Station and Mitaka Station. You can take the JR Chuo Line from the massive Shinjuku Station to either Kichijoji or Mitaka, or take the Keio Inokashira Line from Shibuya to Kichijoji.

If you love to walk, we recommend strolling from Kichijoji Station to the Ghibli Museum. Make sure to leave time before and/or after to explore Kichijoji itself. It’s a fun and energetic neighborhood full of interesting shops and great food and drink. Alternatively, there is a local bus from Mitaka to the Ghibli Museum, which runs roughly every 20 minutes from Mitaka Station’s south exit.

Once you arrive, be prepared to queue before entering. Museum staff will be checking tickets and passports while you wait.

Side Trips to Combine with Your Visit to the Ghibli Museum

Since you’ll be in this part of western Tokyo, you may as well make a day of it! There are plenty of great things to see and do in this part of the city, including:

  • A stroll through Inokashira Park and Kichijoji for its great food and unique boutiques
  • Nakano’s frenetic energy, and the Nakano Broadway shopping district
  • Alternative youth culture in Koenji and Shimokitazawa , two neighborhoods overflowing with record shops, cafes, vintage stores.

Good luck getting tickets, and we hope you enjoy your visit to Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum!

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Located in the western suburbs of Tokyo is a museum that’s truly unique: the Ghibli Museum. Dedicated to the film studio of the same name, this is Japan’s equivalent to Disney.

The museum was founded by Studio Ghibli film studio’s director Hayao Miyazaki, who is behind the most loved anime movies in Japan (and the world).

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These include:

  • Princess Mononoke
  • My Neighbor Totoro
  • Spirited Away

The Ghibli Museum pays tribute to the film studio’s numerous creations and allows visitors to experience the anime world like never before.

You’ll get to watch anime films and spot well-known characters here.

Huge numbers of visitors enter the Ghibli Museum each year, which makes it difficult to get hold of tickets!

About Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum

The name itself is not Japanese at all.

In fact, Ghibli is an Italian word for a hot wind in the desert. Hayao Miyazaki wanted Studio Ghibli to blow a new wind right through the film and anime in Japan.

This anime director wanted to create fantastical worlds that were lush and intricate.

The idea was that with so much attention to detail, viewers could believe that the worlds he created were real no matter the storylines they presented.

The museum dedicates itself to Studio Ghibli’s work, and it also sheds light on how animation works.

Though the museum presents many references to Studio Ghibli’s works, you don’t need to be a fan to appreciate the exhibits here.

The building was built in 2000 with the museum first opening its doors on October 1 st , 2001.

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The Ghibli Museum borders Inokashira Park in Tokyo.

It is a three-story mansion that’s full of:

  • winding staircase
  • twists and turns
  • a rooftop garden
  • and tiny doorways

The building itself was designed by Hayao Miyazaki who wanted to recreate the universe of Studio Ghibli’s anime.

Exhibits at the Ghibli Museum

Since photography isn’t allowed inside, it’s full of wonder and mystery when you walk through the doors!

The main hall has exhibits that demonstrate the magic and wonder of animation. There are intricate contraptions as well as oversized ones.

Aside from this main hall, there are many smaller exhibition halls. Some of these are permanent displays, while others change.

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One of the permanent exhibits recreates Hayao Miyazaki’s art studio down to minute detail.

  • pots of paint
  • paint brushes
  • and even real candy in bowls

The walls are adorned with fine art too. In this exhibit, you get a true sense of the effort that creating an anime takes.

Studio Ghibli’s productions are unique in that they place a big emphasis on the background of the anime.

The world is just as important as the characters.

Another exhibit room has life-size, interactive film setting recreations.

You can see the insides of the “Laputa” flying ships. It’s all real – you’ll even find utensils and ingredients in the galley!

As you head to the top floors of the museum, you can play with the beloved Catbus character from the anime My Neighbor Totoro. If you’re twelve or under, you can even climb inside!

Other Museum features

The saturn theater.

As well as all of the exhibits, you’ll find a small theater near the entrance.

This shows animated shorts from Studio Ghibli.

The great thing about these is that you’ll never see them outside of the museum! It’s a real treat to see such animations exclusively here.

There are eighty seats inside this theater, which means you get an intimate experience while watching an original, exclusive anime.

Each visitor is given a ticket to the theater on entry but you can only go once to see the movie.

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To add to the experience is the sky-painted ceiling and flowers on the walls.

Also, don’t worry about everything being in Japanese! You’ll find lots of English-speaking staff here so don’t be put off if you don’t speak Japanese.

Rooftop Garden

If you’ve managed to find your way successfully to the top of the museum, you’ll be able to access the rooftop garden via a spiral staircase located near the Catbus room!

Here, you’ll find a statue of the Robot Soldier from Castle in the Sky and Lupin III Part II. This statue measures five meters and was designed by Kunio Shachimaru.

It was made from hammered copper plate and took over two years!

From the rooftop garden, you can admire the views over Inokashira Park.

The Straw Hat Café

If you’re wanting a sit-down meal, the Ghibli Museum’s Straw Hat Café serves snacks, cold and hot food, and desserts.

There is also an exclusive Valley of the Wind beer that was created especially for the museum.

Some specialties here include the Katsu Sando, which is a pork sandwich.

It comes with a tiny flag that displays an anime character. They also do a blue cream soda and beautifully presented cappuccinos here.

The line can get quite long here, so it’s a good idea to head there first.

Tri Hawks – bookstore and reading room

This is a bookstore and reading room that opened in 2002.

Inside, it is lined with books that Hayao Miyazaki has recommended.

Tri Hawks is a pun that is based on the name of the city – Mi-taka , where you’ll find the Ghibli Museum, which means ‘three hawks’ in Japanese.

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Mamma Aiuto – souvenir shop

This is the museum’s souvenir shop. It’s named after the movie Porco Rosso and the band of sky pirates.

Mamma Aiuto means ‘mom, help me’ in Italian.

The souvenir shop sells animated movies – both Japanese and non-Japanese, as well as other typical souvenir shop items.

You’ll find tons of merchandise too.

Some of the best buys include:

  • Cookies with Ghibli Studio character on. These come in a variety of flavors including almond, chocolate, sesame, maple, and tea! They also come in a beautiful tin.
  • Tabi-shita socks (thong socks) that are meant to be worn with jika-tabi (thonged) footwear. These socks have great Studio Ghibli illustrations.

The Ghibli Museum Tickets

Unlike many museums around the world where you can rock up and buy tickets on the door, you can’t do that here!

To gain access, you’ll need to buy tickets in advance.

There are three main ways of buying tickets to the museum.

1. Buying tickets online

The most convenient way to buy tickets is online using this website .

For anyone aged nineteen and over, it costs 1,000 yen ($8) to enter.

Between 13 and 18, you’ll pay 700 yen, between 7 and 12 years old, you’ll pay 400 yen, and for ages four to six, you’ll pay 100 yen. Children aged 0-3 are free.

Tickets go on sale on the first day of the month for entry three months in advance.

2. Buying tickets at a Lawson convenience store

Lawson tickets go on sale on the 10 th of the month for the following month.

So if you want to visit in October, you’d have to buy your ticket in September.

To get tickets this way, you’ll need to use a Loppi ticket machine that can be found inside a Lawson convenience store.

However, you’ll need to have been in Japan for at least a month due to when the tickets are released.

For Most Travelers – This just isn’t possible. What’s more, the machines only work in Japanese, which adds another element of difficulty!

3. Go on a guided tour

If buying a ticket on your own is confusing and difficult (it is!), then taking a guided tour is an easy way to get inside.

Once you’ve booked a tour, you don’t need to worry about getting your own tickets.

A guided tour will usually include lunch and a transfer to Mitaka too.

A final note on tickets…

No matter the type of ticket you buy, you’ll need to make sure you submit your personal details correctly.

If you’re buying tickets for friends and family too, you’ll need their details. All tickets are individual and personalized – you can’t transfer them.

You’ll also need to bring your state-issued ID or passport with you.

What to Expect? The museum is open between 10 am and 6 pm each day apart from Tuesdays. You will have a time on your ticket and the Japanese really appreciate punctuality!

Also, the museum will close for New Year, so you won’t be able to visit then.

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Getting to the Ghibli Museum

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The address of the museum is:

  • Ghibli Museum
  • 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo-to

Public Transport

For anyone making their own way to the Ghibli Museum, it’s pretty easy to access via public transport.

The museum is situated next to Inokashira Park in the west of Mitaka.

The quickest way to get to the museum is from Shinjuku Station on the JR East Line. From there, the journey takes around half an hour.

On arrival at Mitaka Station, you need to exit via the Minami or South Exit where there will be signs to the Ghibli Museum.

It’s around fifteen minutes on foot or you can take the museum shuttle bus. This costs around $2 each way.

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The museum is also a similar distance away from Kichijoji Station.

The JR Chuo Line goes from Shinjuku Station to both Kichijoji and Mitaka. You can also go from Shibuya Station on the Keio Inokashira Line to Kichijoji.

If you choose to use Kichijoji Station, leave time either before or after your visit to the Ghibli Museum to explore this area’s great food and shops.

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One final way of getting to the Ghibli Museum on public transport is by bus. There is a local bus that runs directly from the south exit of Mitaka Station every twenty minutes.

You’ll find a lot of taxis in Japan and it’s possible to hail one or use a taxi-hailing app like Uber.

You’re not expected to tip your taxi or Uber driver like you are in other countries.

Ghibli Museum by Car

It is not recommended to travel to the Ghibli Museum by car as there are no parking facilities at the museum.

After arriving, you’ll have to queue before you can enter. You’ll have your tickets (and ID) checked while you’re waiting to go in.

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Combining other trips with a visit to the Ghibli Museum

 A visit to the Ghibli Museum can be combined with other activities in western Tokyo.

There are lots of interesting things in this area, including:

  • Visiting Inokashira Park and its pond. If you go in spring, you’ll witness beautiful cherry blossom blooming all over the park. There are also festivals here in April and October.
  • Strolling through Kichijoji (and sampling the food and drink on offer).
  • Checking out the Nakano Broadway shopping district and its frenetic energy.
  • Checking out Shimokitazawa and Koenji’s alternative scene with their cafes, record shops, and vintage stores.

Can you take photos in the Ghibli Museum?

No. There are no photos allowed. This is because the museum wants people to be fully immersed in their visit, without distractions. It also adds to the mystery!

Is there wheelchair access?

Yes. Every aspect of the museum is wheelchair accessible, and you can even hire a wheelchair inside.

Does the Ghibli Museum have restrooms?

Yes, you’ll find restrooms at the Ghibli Museum and they’re all wheelchair-accessible too.

Does the Ghibli Museum have lockers?

Yes. You can use the coin-operated lockers on-site to store your things during your visit.

Is there anywhere to get food inside the Ghibli Museum?

Yes, there is a café and a food truck selling hot dogs.

How long do people usually spend at the Ghibli Museum?

It’s entirely up to the individual. To fully appreciate the museum, you need at least two hours.

Final thoughts – is it worth visiting the Ghibli Museum?

If you’re not sure about getting tickets either because you’re worried about actually being able to get them, this makes it all the more exciting.

Getting hold of these hard-to-get tickets is an excitement in itself!

If you’re visiting Tokyo, you really should visit this museum as it’s considered one of the top attractions in the city – even if you’re not an anime fan!

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The Ghibli Museum is Japan’s must-see spot for fans of the highly acclaimed films produced by Hayao Miyazaki. Opened in 2001, the museum welcomes excited visitors to the peaceful, Ghibli-esque area of Mitaka, Tokyo. Visitor access is through reservation only, usually at least 1-3 months in advance and tickets can sell out quickly.

Admission to the Ghibli Museum is by advance reservation only.

Director Hayao Miyazaki envisioned the Ghibli Museum to be a place where everyone, not just fans of Studio Ghibli, can relax, enjoy, and discover new insights into animation. The museum’s motto: “Let’s lose our way, together”—is a slogan that perfectly conveys the spirit of the museum.

Upon entering the museum, the friendly staff will trade your paper ticket for an extra special ticket—an actual cell frame from one of the Studio Ghibli films.

The estate design was influenced by European architecture and is accented with symbols and landmarks from the beloved Ghibli films. Visitors are taken on a self-guided tour through Miyazaki’s creation process, through the permanent exhibits showcasing replicas of his desk, actual storyboards, and colouring cells. Special temporary exhibitions are held from time to time, usually exploring a particular theme or creative process. Be sure to visit the Saturn Theater to enjoy exclusive screenings of short animated films that are only shown at the Ghibli Museum. Although the films are not subtitled, the stories are relatively easy to follow and aren’t usually dialogue-centric.

Children 12 and under can enjoy playing on a fluffy Cat Bus from “My Neighbour Totoro”. The official museum shop, Mama Aiuto!, sells original museum memorabilia and souvenirs for you to take home. The picturesque Straw Hat Cafe offers a place for visitors to enjoy snacks and desserts whilst sitting among the natural scenery of Inokashira Park.

Note that photography is prohibited inside the museum but is welcome at the outdoor areas, such as the rooftop garden. Reserve your tickets early, either through your local JTB Group sales counters, online via Lawson Ticket, or by purchasing it through a friend or middleman service from Japan. The museum website offers an in-depth guide on the ticket-purchasing process in English. Entry into the museum is staggered by time to prevent the indoor exhibits from overcrowding.

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A Boy’s Room - A Gift from Grampa

Part of the museum’s permanent exhibition: Where a Film is Born, this room is a replica of Director Hayao Miyazaki’s. Look out for the model airplanes hanging from the ceiling, the toys and sketches that inspired him to create these films.

Saturn Theater

Watch Ghibli Museum original short films in this beautifully designed 80-seater theater. Look towards the ceiling to see whimsical murals of the sun and moon accompanied by a blue sky. As the film draws to a close, the theater windows open dramatically to let sunlight back in.

Robot Soldier Statue (Laputa, Castle in the Sky)

One of the icons of the Ghibli Museum, the towering 5-metre Robot Soldier Statue stands guard at the rooftop garden. Make your way to the garden via the spiral stairway near the terrace off the Cat Bus room. During busy periods, you might have to wait your turn to take a photo with the famous statue. Photo: cowardlion / Shutterstock.com

Laputa robot on the roof

Mama Aiuto!

The museum’s official shop is named after the sky pirates in “Porco Rosso”. Unlike Ghibli-licensed stores across Japan, MamaAiuto! stocks exclusive museum merchandise not found anywhere else. Some may even consider the gift shop’s paper bag to be a souvenir in itself.

General Amenities

  • Baby-friendly
  • Coin lockers
  • Nursing rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking

Accessibility

  • Multi-purpose toilet
  • Wheelchair rental
  • Guide dog access

Language support

Payment method.

  • Credit card - JCB
  • Credit card - Visa
  • Credit card - Mastercard
  • Electronic money accepted
  • Pay by cash

Take the JR Chuo Line to Mitaka Station. From the south exit of JR Mitaka Station, it's a 15-minute walk to the museum.

A community bus runs from JR Mitaka Station to the museum. The loop bus service runs approximately every 10 minutes. Bus tickets are on sale at the vending machine by Bus Stop No. 9.

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Ghibli Museum

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The Ghibli Museum (�O��̐X�W�u�����p��, Mitaka no Mori Ghibli Bijutsukan) is the animation and art museum of Miyazaki Hayao's Studio Ghibli, one of Japan's most famous animation studios. They have produced many feature length films, such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.

Located in Mitaka, just outside of central Tokyo , not far from Kichijoji , the museum is a must-see for fans of the films. The museum itself is whimsically designed in the distinct style of the studio's films, and many of their famous characters are there, including a life-sized robot from "Castle in the Sky" in the rooftop garden.

The first floor of the museum exhibits the history and techniques of animation and has a small theater which shows short movies by Studio Ghibli that are exclusive to the museum. The second floor houses special temporary exhibitions. The museum also has a cafe, children's play area, a rooftop garden and a gift shop.

Getting there and around

The museum can be reached from Mitaka Station on the JR Chuo Line (15 minutes, 230 yen from Shinjuku Station). There are shuttle buses from the station to the museum (210 yen one way, 320 yen roundtrip, children are half price), while a taxi ride costs about 750 yen one way. Alternatively you can walk to the museum in about 20 minutes from Mitaka Station or from Kichijoji Station through Inokashira Park.

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Hours and Fees

Tickets are not sold at the museum and must be purchased in advance:

Purchasing online

A limited number of tickets can be purchased online in English through the l-tike.com website by Lawson for the regular fee of 1000 yen. Furthermore, they can be purchased through travel reservation websites, such as Klook , but cost considerably more than the regular fee of 1000 yen per person.

Purchasing from outside of Japan

Tickets can be purchased from overseas offices of JTB. Tickets for a given month go on sale three months in advance on the 1st of the month. You will be given a voucher with a specified entry date printed on it. You can exchange the voucher at the museum for your ticket (passport required) at anytime during your entry day.

Purchasing from within Japan

Tickets can be bought from Lawson convenience stores within Japan using their Loppi automatic ticket machines. Tickets for a given month go on sale on the 10th of the preceding month. A specific entry date and time slot must be selected when purchasing your ticket. While weekends and school holidays are extremely popular and are often sold out, weekday tickets are easier to get.

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Ghibli Museum Guide: How To Make The Best Of Your Visit To The Beloved Animation Mecca

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Ghibli Museum guide

The Ghibli Museum is approaching its 20th anniversary, having opened its doors on 1st October 2001. Yet, the whimsical museum appears to be a timeless fantasy, housing exhibitions of animated classics. Tickets are always in demand, so if you do get your hands on one, you should make the most out of it with the help of this Ghibli Museum guide .

1. Reserve your tickets on LAWSON

Ghibli Museum - lawson app

You need to purchase an electronic ticket through the LAWSON mobile application to gain entry into the museum. For iOS users, click here to download it. For Android users, click here .

Ticket sales for the day of visit begin 1 week prior. This means that if you intend to visit the museum next Friday, you can only start purchasing your ticket this Friday.

Click here to book your tickets. You’ll be prompted to register for a LAWSON account with a Japanese phone number. Then, select the date of visit and entry timing to book your tickets. 

In the past, international visitors could also purchase admission tickets from travel agencies. However, this is currently suspended due to COVID-19.

2. Admire the fresco a t the entrance

Ghibli Museum - entrance

Upon entering the Ghibli world, stow your phones and cameras away as photography is prohibited. Instead , take the time to enjoy every sight without distraction. Your journey begins with a magical welcome at the entrance, where an impressive fresco awaits you.

Ghibli Museum - fresco

Frescoes are watercolour paintings done on wet plaster on walls and ceilings . The frescoes at the Ghibli Museum features a huge sprouting beanstalk, on which many characters from different Ghibli films perch.  

Ghibli Museum - fresco totoro

Try to spot familiar faces such as Mei, Satsuki, and Catbus from Totoro .

3. Learn about film creation through the permanent exhibition

a boy's room exhibition

Head down to Where A Film Is Born , a permanent exhibition located on the ground floor.

Ghibli Museum - where a film is born

The exhibition consists of 5 rooms, and the rooms are furnished with books, illustrations, and homely decor related to the process of creating Studio Ghibli’s iconic films. 

Yo u’ll find toys and sketches in “A Boy’s Room – A Gift From Grandpa”. The space is meant to represent a room that belongs to a boy who has a budding interest in film-making .

Ghibli Museum - a girl's room

Meanwhile, in a room called “A Girl’s Room”, you’ll find paintings lining the walls. The little witch hanging near the window adds a quirky touch to the room – perhaps it’s meant to represent Kiki from Kiki’s Delivery Service .

witch a girl's room

4. Enjoy an original short film at the Saturn Theater

saturn theatre

After witnessing the film creation process, head down to the Saturn Theater to see original Studio Ghibli short films. Based on the info provided on the Ghibli Museum website, these short films range from ~9-16 minutes in length.

Ghibli Museum - featured short films

The theatre screens the featured film multiple times a day. The featured film is changed every 1.5 months. You can check the screening schedule for the upcoming month here .

Ghibli Museum - saturn theatre windows

Before the film starts, t he windows at the sides of the theatre will automatically close in order to simulate a dim cinema atmosphere. 

Ghibli Museum - train compartment

The broadcasting room, which is shaped like a train compartment, will then begin screening the film. When the film ends, the windows will then reopen to brighten up the room.

Note that you may only enter the theat re once during a single visit. As the Saturn Theater can only accommodate about 80 people – possibly even fewer due to COVID-19 regulations – it’s advisable to queue up early to ensure that you can catch the film during your visit.

5. View the Earwig and the Witch special exhibitions

The museum houses special exhibitions. Each special exhibition lasts 1-2 years. 

Ghibli Museum - mini earwig and the witch exhibition

On 22nd January 2021, they opened a mini exhibition for their first 3D movie, Earwig and the Witch . It features the ideation and animation process of the movie.

Ghibli Museum - earwig and the witch special exhibition

A grander exhibition for the movie was then opened on 2nd June 2021, outlining the animation process in greater detail.

Ghibli Museum - interactive display earwig

Within the exhibition, you’ll find an interactive display that allows you to adjust the expression of the film protagonist, Earwig. It serves as a taster of how 3D animation works.

6. Take a picture with Robot Soldier

robot soldier statue

After touring the exhibits indoors, head up to the rooftop terrace to snap a commemorative shot with a large Robot Soldier, which was featured in the 1986 classic Castle In The Sky . This is a rare chance to document your visit with photos – remember, photography is prohibited in the rest of the museum.

7. Unwind at the Straw Hat Cafe

straw hat cafe

After enjoying the visual feas t at the museum , treat yourself to a quick bite at the Straw Hat Cafe . Boasting a bright yellow-red colour scheme, the lively eatery continues the fantastical theme of the museum. 

Ghibli Museum - straw hat cafe entrance

The menu offers small bites such as sandwiches and pound cakes, which will be served with special Ghibli-themed tableware and decorations.

Kuishinbo Cutlet Sandwich

We recommend getting the Kuishinbo Cutlet Sandwich (¥750, ~USD6.86 ) , a simple but delicious sandwich with a piece of pork cutlet and lettuce. It also comes with a mini flag, on which Ghibli characters are printed. You can take it home as a souvenir.

clam chowder

If you’re visiting during winter, warm up your bellies with their clam chowder (¥500, ~USD4.57) .

pound cakes

Don’t miss out on their assortment of pound cakes . The prices range from ¥380 (~USD3.48) for a plain pound cake to ¥420 (~USD3.84) for a brownie.

Browse the menu here .

8. Buy Ghibli merchandise at MAMMA AIUTO!

MAMMA AIUTO!

End your visit by bringing home exclusive merchandise available at MAMMA AIUTO! The store sells postcard sets, mugs, and pottery pieces made by skilled artisans.

View the full catalogue here .

Getting to Ghibli Museum

The Ghibli Museum awaits you in Mikata. Spend a good day taking photos with Totoro, buying exclusive merchandise, and learning about what goes on behind the scenes at Studio Ghibli .

Getting there: The official website recommends taking the Ghibli-themed bus from the south exit of Mikata Station to the museum. Single-trip tickets cost ¥210 (~USD1.92) for adults and ¥110 (~USD1.00) for children. Round-trip tickets cost ¥320 (~USD2.92) and ¥160 (~USD1.46) for adults and children respectively.

Address: 1 Chome-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, 181-0013 Tokyo Opening hours: Wed – Mon 10AM-5.30PM, Daily (Closed on Tuesdays) Admission: ¥1,000 (~USD9.14) for general admission; ¥700 (~USD6.40) for middle and high school students; ¥400 (~USD3.65) for elementary school students; ¥100 (~USD0.91) for kids ages 4 and above; free for ages below 4. Telephone: 0570-0 5-5 777 Website

For more places to visit in Japan, check out:

  • Awashima Shrine houses over 20,000 dolls
  • Monet’s Pond – a nameless pond that looks like a classical painting
  • Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge is Japan’s highest suspension bridge
  • Odaiba Onsen Monogatari – an iconic hot spring park closing in September
  • Ikebukuro Boys BL Gakuen – Ikebukuro’s iconic Boys’ Love cafe

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How to Score Yourself Ghibli Museum Tickets Before It's Too Late Here are the 4 best ways

December 20, 2016 • words written by Carla Sinclair • Art by Aya Francisco

The Ghibli Museum is probably at the top of every anime fan's list of places to visit in Tokyo. In fact, it's spectacular enough for anyone to enjoy, even if you've never seen Spirited Away , My Neighbor Totoro , Castle in the Sky , or any other Studio Ghibli film.

Conjured up by director Hayao Miyazaki himself, the museum's cartoonish architecture, colorful organic shapes, spiral staircases, and ginormous sculpted characters can take your breath away. Walking around the Ghibli Museum is like moving through a dream.

The museum, located in Mitaka, Tokyo, is also highly engaging – for adults as well as children. Some of the museum's highlights include:

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  • Fascinating demonstrations on how animation works
  • A theater that shows Studio Ghibli short films that you can't see anywhere else
  • A huge Totoro Cat Bus that you can climb aboard
  • A children's play area
  • The whimsical Straw Hat Cafe that offers super cute food (yes, food can be cute!)
  • An awesome (if not too crowded) gift shop full of Ghibli goods you won't find elsewhere

The Ghibli Museum is now at the top of your must-visit list, but it's not a done deal. Deciding you want to go is easy, but getting your hands on a ticket is the hard part. You can't just walk up to the museum, buy a ticket, and saunter in. In fact, come to the museum without a ticket and you'll be turned away – you need to purchase it in advance.

4 Ways to Buy Ghibli Tickets

outside of museum

The four best ways to get a Ghibli ticket are:

  • Lawson's Loppi Machines (purchase in Japan)
  • Lawson online
  • Japan Travel Bureau (JTB)
  • Booking a tour

These aren't the only ways to get your hands on a ticket, but trying another way can be iffy. For instance, some people have luck getting their hotel concierge to buy Ghibli tickets, but that could mean waiting until the last minute, which is not a good idea. Other people who have friends living in Mitaka can sometimes procure a special "neighborhood ticket," and if that's you, go ahead and ask your friend.

But for the rest of us, there are tried and true methods. As long as you plan ahead, they're your best bets for getting into the magical doors of the Ghibli Museum.

1. Lawson's Loppi Machines (Purchase in Japan)

outside of store

If you're going to be in Japan for over a month, the easiest and cheapest way to get a Ghibli ticket is to buy it at a Loppi ロッピー ( ) (short for Lawson online shopping) ticket machine, found at any Lawson convenience store. With 11,384 Lawson stores spread across all 47 prefectures of Japan , you shouldn't have a problem finding one.

If buying through Loppi, make sure to plan your purchase ahead of time. Tickets for Ghibli go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on the 10th of the month before your actual visit. So if you are planning to visit the museum in February, tickets would become available January 10th. This doesn't mean you have to buy them right on the 10th, but the longer you wait, the higher chance you have of the date and time you want selling out.

In peak seasons, it's especially important to buy a ticket as soon as possible, but during off-season months, it's common to find tickets on Loppi even a week or less in advance, and sometimes right on the same day, especially during the week. Tofugu editor Michael Richey just traveled to Japan, and he had a friend in Tokyo buy his Ghibli ticket via Loppi a month before he got there – if you know anyone already in Japan, maybe they can get you a ticket ahead of time too.

Ticket Prices

Tickets are least expensive when buying through Loppi :

  • ¥1000 for adults
  • ¥700 for teens ages 13-18
  • ¥400 for kids ages 7-12
  • ¥100 for children ages 4-6
  • FREE for anyone under four years old

How to Use Loppi

Once you're at Lawson, look for the shiny red machine near the cashier. The screen can look intimidating with its many buttons almost all in Japanese. But don't worry, you can do it!

red ticket machine

Tap the "Information" button at the top of the screen.

Tap the second button at the top of the screen that says "English."

Now you'll see some English, but there is still a lot of Japanese mixed in, which can make this part confusing. But have no fear. We've found two sites that will help: Ghibli and Mihoshappylife . Click on one (or both) of these for a step-by-step guide to get you through the rest.

And perhaps even more helpful, here's a YouTube video by two travel bloggers who do a pretty good job showing us how to use the machine . They speak Italian but kindly add English subtitles.

Once you've ordered your ticket(s), the machine will spit out a receipt. Take this receipt to the cashier, sign it, and pay. The cashier will hand you a voucher, which you will later exchange at the Ghibli Museum for a real live ticket.

Other Tips About Using Loppi

You will need to know the "L-code" for the month you want to visit, and this is simple: January is 30001, February is 30002, March is 30003, etc. December would be 30012. When it comes to entering the month, just figure out your code and hit the button that corresponds.

There are no refunds, so make sure to choose the exact date and time you want. If it's sold out they will let you know and you can choose again. If you accidentally hit the wrong date and time and finish the transaction, sorry Charlie. They will not refund or exchange a ticket once you've purchased it.

Once you get your receipt, you have only 30 minutes to give it to the cashier, so no leisurely shopping for Pocky before heading to the register.

2. Lawson Website (Purchase Online)

screenshot of availability

If you don't have the luxury of kicking around Japan for a month or more (in order to purchase tickets on Loppi way in advance), a safer bet is to order your tickets ahead of time online. One place to do this is through Lawson .

The great advantage to ordering through Lawson is that they don't charge extra fees: you get the same base price that Loppi offers (see above).

The other great advantage is that you can print out your ticket at home, so there are no shipping fees (like there are with JTB travel agency, below).

Just like ordering through the Loppi machine, tickets become available on the 10th of the month before the month you want to visit. When I checked mid-morning on Dec 10th, all of December and most of January was already sold out.

screenshot of availability

The moral of the story is to check Lawson online early in the morning, right on the 10th! These tickets sell out fast.

3. JTB Corp Travel Agency (Purchase Online)

If Lawson online is sold out, you can try JTB Corporation, Japan's largest travel agency. Unfortunately, tickets are almost double the price at JTB, since they add tax and handling fees (then even more for shipping fees if you don't have a JTB office in your city). Here's a list of JTB offices in the US .

screenshot of availability

Make sure to order online as soon as you can. Unlike Loppi, which sells tickets approximately 4-7 weeks in advance, JTB makes tickets available on the 1st of every month, four months in advance. And don't take that as a pass to ponder the dates. As soon as the 4-month window of ticket availability opens up, jump online and grab your tickets! Fast! As I look on JTB for Ghibli availability on December 1, I see NOTHING available for all of December, Only ONE day available in January (the 29th), and half of February is available. March is wide open. So plan ahead and buy four months in advance if possible.

JTB's Fine Print

  • JTB sells to non-residents of Japan only.
  • You can only purchase a maximum of six tickets at a time.
  • You must buy your tickets at least 10 days before your departure date so they can ship you the "tickets."
  • You won't really be getting "tickets" – JTB sends you vouchers that you exchange for tickets once you get to Ghibli.
  • Make sure to bring your original vouchers – not copies – Ghibli only takes the real deal.
  • JTB does not offer refunds or exchanges.

4. Booking a Tour (Purchase Online)

This is the way I got into the Ghibli Museum, but I suggest this as a last resort, mainly because it's expensive and it's not really a "tour." You do take a tour bus (as well as a train) to get there, and you get interesting Ghibli trivia from the guide while traveling on said transportation. But once you get in the door of the museum, you're on your own, Bub. This is fine by me, but I'm not sure why it's called a tour.

yellow ghibli bus

The advantages of booking a Ghibli "tour" are:

  • From the center of Tokyo it could take over an hour of navigating train stations and bus stops to get to the museum, so traveling with a guide makes getting there easy and stress free.
  • You'll get all kinds of fun facts about Studio Ghibli and the museum on your way there.
  • Most importantly, it's an alternative way to secure Ghibli tickets before you get to Japan.

The company I booked with was Viator . The tickets were SIX times the amount a ticket through Loppi or Lawson would be! But all the other methods were sold out for the week I was going to be in Japan, and Viator had an open date, so I cracked open the piggy bank and went for it. At least the tour guide was really friendly and informative, and getting there was a breeze. Since I couldn't find another way to get a ticket, I was happy I booked the tour, er, found a way to get into the Ghibli Museum doors.

Note: Booking through Viator may be a request for tickets if they're available, and not necessarily a purchasing of tickets. One reader told us they booked through Viator, only to be told the tickets could not be secured. So keep in mind, your experience may vary.

Ghibli Hours and More Quirky Rules

Don't let the dreamlike magic of the Ghibli Museum fool you: this place runs a tight ship (but you've probably already noticed that, with the no-refunds and 30-minutes-to-get-from Loppi-machine-to-the-Lawson-cashier type of rules mentioned above). So here are a few other things to keep in mind for smooth sailing.

Hours of operation: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Days open: Every day except Tuesdays. Oh, except January 3 and March 21 – for some reason these two Tuesdays are open in 2017. Ghibli Museum also closes for a week at the end of the year and for the New Year holiday, from December 27-January 2.

Get there on time! You have half an hour from your entrance time to get your feet in the door. Otherwise, start all over and buy another ticket.

Times you may enter the museum: When ordering a ticket, you have a choice of only four times to enter the museum: 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Once you're there, you can stay as long as you like.

Getting there from Tokyo: As I mentioned above, getting to Mitaka from the center of Tokyo can take a while. From Tokyo Station, the train lines become local and hit every stop, and once you finally get to Mitaka Station, you have to buy a special bus ticket from a machine at the bus stop to get on a Ghibli bus that takes you to the museum. So make sure to give yourself at least 1.5 hours to get there, just to be safe.

Punctuality: Get there on time! You have half an hour from your entrance time to get your feet in the door. Otherwise, start all over and buy another ticket.

What to Bring (Things You Better Not Forget!)

  • Your passport! You won't get in without it.
  • Your voucher (or printout with barcode if you're ordering from Lawson online) – in other words, your tickets!
  • Some hidden food, if you can. The Straw Hat cafe is adorable and yummy, but there could be a wait of 1-2 hours, and there is nowhere else to eat inside the museum. Just don't tell them we told you to bring food if you get caught.

Is it worth it? Yes!

I know, I know. Getting into the Ghibli Museum isn't easy. From grabbing an available date to following all the rigid rules to navigating your way to MItaka, it's a miracle anyone gets inside the museum. But once there, you're whisked into pure enchantment, an alternate universe, and all the hassles of getting there are instantly forgotten. Seriously, it's totally worth the trouble. So go get those dang tickets, and be quick about it!

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Ghibli Museum Tokyo Guide: How to Buy Tickets and How to Get there

A robot soldier on the rooftop garden of Ghibli Museum

This is the guide to Ghibli Museum in Tokyo with my review. The only Studio Ghibli themed museum is one of the most popular places to visit in Japan among both domestic and foreign tourists. I just visited the Studio Ghibli Museum enjoying the wonderland filled with Ghibli’s attractions. Here are also the guides to how to buy the tickets and how to get to Ghibli Museum, too.

It is needless to say that Studio Ghibli is one of the most famous Japanese animation studio in the world, and the Ghibli-themed museum Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館) is located in Mitaka, Tokyo, which is a western city of Tokyo. Beginning with the plan to found the museum by Hayao Miyazaki, who is the director of Studio Ghibli, Ghibli Museum opened in 2001. It was designed by Hayao Miyazaki while he has been so busy making Ghibli movies. This picture below is the design drawing made by him in 1999.

The design drawing of Ghibli Museum made by Hayao Miyazaki

Ghibli Museum is still being too popular to get tickets easily about two decades later. Successfully, I got the ticket of Ghibli Museum and experienced the world of Ghibli with the latest exhibition the other day. Before going to the museum, check out what Ghibli Museum is like and the ways to book the tickets!

Totoro is standing at the reception with Dust Bunnies

After 15 mins walking from the nearest station Mitaka Station, I arrived at the entrance of Ghibli Museum, located at the edge of Inokashira Park. Firstly, a large Totoro welcomed me at the reception with pitch-black Dust Bunnies, however, it was a fake reception. There were about 10 people queuing under the red clock near the other entrance of the museum around 13:30 which was 30 mins before my time scheduled to visit.

The red clock standing near an entrance of Ghibli Museum and queuing people

Visitors need to visit Ghibli Museum on a designated time since only four times are scheduled for visitors to admit a day (from 10:00/12:00/14:00/16:00). The museum’s staff started to guide us to the reception 20 mins before 14:00. It is recommended to get there about 30 mins before your designated time if you want to go to the top group of the queue.

An admission ticket of Ghibli Museum with the animation film

And then, it’s the time to enter Ghibli Museum. After receiving an information brochure and a cute admission ticket at the real reception, I was guided to the stairs to the B1F.

There was an open ceiling space from the bottom (B1F) to the top (2F), and the glass dome on top admitted a lot of light into the whole building. Ghibli Museum inside seemed totally different from the real world outside the site of the museum, which was as if I wandered into the world of a Ghibli film.

Here is the list of all rooms on each floor in Ghibli Museum:

B1F: Screening Room “Saturn Theater”/Permanent Exhibit Room “The Beginning of Movement”/Information Counter

1F: Permanent Exhibit Room “Where a Film is Born”/Special Exhibit Room/Straw Hat Café (Outside)/Café Deck Area (Outside)

2F: Cat Bus Room/The Reading Room “TRI HAWKS”/Museum Shop “MAMMA AIUTO”

Rooftop Garden: The Robot Soldier

1st Basement

Going to Screening Room “Saturn Theater” on the to watch a short film was what I did at first. There are 10 short movies only available at the Studio Ghibli Museum, and a couple of them are scheduled to be screened during a period. Please be noted that a visitor can watch them only once per visit. Check the short film schedule at Saturn Theater for your visit here .

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess

These two Ghibli short films were screened at that time: Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess and Kuso no Sora Tobu Kikaitachi (Imaginary Flying Machines) . They were made by the famous staff including the director Hayao Miyazaki and the musical director Joe Hisaishi. After the films screened for 20–25 mins, it seemed all visitors from kids and foreign people enjoyed watching the fantastic movies while they were available only in Japanese. Just this film experience was worth visiting Ghibli Museum, personally.

At another room on the 1st basement Permanent Exhibit Room “The Beginning of Movement” , I enjoyed learning how an animation works with Ghibli characters in various ways. There were lots of traditional machines with continuous motion drawings and many layered materials.

Just after going up stairs to the 1st floor, I found Permanent Exhibit Room “Where a Film is Born” where many people were making a line at the entrance. Where a Film is Born, one of the highlights of Ghibli Museum, showed how an animation movie is made from sparking ideas to completing a work as an animation film. There were countless sketches, storyboards and other paper works all over the walls. Of course, not only animators but also every Ghibli fan can enjoy seeing the authentic items all around the room. An enormous number of shortened pencils were piled up, which were actually used by staff of Studio Ghibli.

Sketch, Flash, Spark! ~From the Ghibli Forest Sketchbook

There is also the Special Exhibit Room on the 1st floor where a temporary exhibition is held all the time. The special exhibition “ Sketch, Flash, Spark! ~From the Ghibli Forest Sketchbook (「手描き、ひらめき、おもいつき」展 ~ジブリの森のスケッチブックから~) ” was offered on my visit (It is held from November 2019 to May 2021). I learned deeply about the history and background of Studio Ghibli films through the past exhibitions’ items on display in the rooms. Seeing the memos and drawings drawn by Hayao Miyazaki helped me understand how he works just seeking for fun and joy.

There are three rooms on the 2nd floor, and I began strolling from  Reading Room “TRI HAWKS” , which houses numerous books that you can take in your hand to have a good look and purchase. I enjoyed looking over the books that had inspired Hayao Miyazaki. TRI HAWKS also offered art books related to Ghibli movies including the short films screened only at Ghibli Museum. I bought the brochure of the short film Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess and special bookmark sets as souvenirs.

You can enjoy shopping at the museum gift shop “MAMMA AIUTO” which sells a variety Ghibli items from T-shirts, accessories, and postcards to snacks including exclusive goods you cannot get except there. For those who want to buy lots of souvenirs at MAMMA AIUTO, it is recommended to visit it at last or shop the items early and put them in the locker on the 1st basement to avoid carrying bulky bags.

On the way to the rooftop, I was surprised at Cat Bus Room where many kids played in and on the Cat Bus. It is available only or children (twelve years or younger), and honestly, I kind of wanted to ride on the Cat Bus. However, that was fairly enough since only children can see Cat Bus in My Neighbor Totoro. Beside Cat Bus Room, I found the spiral staircase outside which was the only way to get to the rooftop.

A robot soldier on the rooftop garden of Ghibli Museum

On the rooftop garden of Ghibli Museum, I was impressed that a large robot soldier that I had seen in Castle in the Sky welcomed me (it didn’t seem hostile to me or other visitors). It stood at the rooftop garden under the blue sky. Visitors are allowed to take photos only outside the building, so the rooftop is the best photo spot in the museum.

A stone monument on the rooftop garden of Ghibli Museum

Beyond the robot soldier, there was another photo spot with the stone monument which you may have also watched in Castle in the Sky. 

The entrance of Straw Hat Café

After seeing all of the rooms in Ghibli Museum, don’t miss the chance to stop by Straw Hat Café outside. The yellow-colored building Straw Hat Café serves some cute dishes such as omelette with rice, soups and sandwiches.

A hotdog and a bottle of beer at Café Deck Area

I took away a hotdog and a bottle of beer at Café Deck Area instead of seating in Straw Hat Café since about 5 groups were waiting for the inside seats of Straw Hat Café. The hotdog tasted simply delicious with the specially-packaged beer. You can bring the bottle home as a souvenir.

Overall, I had a wonderful time experiencing the world of Studio Ghibli and its Ghibli movies. Watching the short films and shopping the exclusive items are the only experience you cannot have except at Ghibli Museum. There are helpful facilities in the museum including restrooms, elevator, diaper changing tables, lockers and so on.

If you plan to visit Ghibli Museum, check these guides to how to get tickets and how to get to Ghibli Museum from the nearest station.

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How to Buy Tickets

As you may know, you need to admit Ghibli Museum with a reserved ticket, and it is not easy to get the tickets for Ghibli Museum for its popularity. Here are ways to book your Ghibli Museum tickets in advance.

Lawson Tickets (Online and Convenience Stores in Japan)

At a ticket booking service Lawson Tickets, the tickets for Ghibli Museum go on sale from the 10th of each month for the following month. Check the availability here . This is the cheapest way to book the tickets for Ghibli Museum, which is the regular price 1,000 yen (Ages 19 or older: 1,000 yen/Ages 13-18: 700 yen/Ages 7-12: 400 yen/Ages 4-6: 100 yen/Ages 3 or younger: Free). For last-minute tickets, this is not your option, though.

JTB Group Counters (Outside Japan)

There are some counters of JTB Group which is a Japanese travel agency company overseas. Tickets go on sale on the 1st on each month for entry in the month starting 3 months later. Check the locations of the counter here .

*Please be noted that tickets are available only for the specified date and time of admission.

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How to Get to Ghibli Museum

There are two train stations near Ghibli Museum: Kichijoji Station (吉祥寺駅) and Mitaka Station (三鷹駅). For travelers who stay in the center of Tokyo, you can reach both stations by JR Chuo Line (JR中央線) from Shinjuku Station. It takes 15 mins to get from Shinjuku Station to Kichijoji Station and 17 mins from Shinjuku Station to Mitaka Station.

Them, which station should you get off at, Mitaka Station or Kichijoji Station? The route from Mitaka Station to Ghibli Museum is easier to follow than Kichijoji Station. For those who want to visit some tourist attractions around Kichijoji Station including Inokashira Park and some local food stalls, it is recommended to get off at Kichijoji Station. It is a little complicated to reach Ghibli Museum from Kichijoji Station through the vast Inokashira Park.

Here is the guide with photos from Mitaka Station to Ghibli Museum on foot. It takes about 15 mins to get to Ghibli Museum from Mitaka Station on foot. You can also take a bus from the south exit of Mitaka Station and get off at the bus stop No.9.

Direction from Mitaka Station to Ghibli Museum

▽1. Get out from the South Exit of Mitaka Station and turn right.

The south exit of Mitaka Station

▽2. Go right at the first fork, and then, turn left soon.

The south exit of Mitaka Station

▽3. Go straight and down stairs.

The guide to how to get from Mitaka Station to Ghibli Museum

▽4. You will find the footprint sign on the ground and the milestone.

The guide to how to get from Mitaka Station to Ghibli Museum

▽5. After walking about 1km, you will reach the end of the street (Kaze-no-Sampomichi St.). There are some milestone signs on the street like 700m/500m left until Ghibli Museum.

The guide to how to get from Mitaka Station to Ghibli Museum

▽6. Turn right at the end of Kaze-no-Sampomichi St. with the milestone (300m until Ghibli Museum). Please be noted not to enter the park.

The guide to how to get from Mitaka Station to Ghibli Museum

▽7. Finally, you will find Ghibli Museum on your left after walking for 2–3 mins.

The entrance of Ghibli Museum

For a big fan of Ghibli, it is strongly recommended to come by Shirohige Cream Puff Factory before/after visiting the museum. Shirohige Cream Puff Factory is the Studio Ghibli’s official cream puff shop offering cute Toto-shaped cream puffs. In Tokyo, there are two branched of Shirohige Cream Puff Factory, which is run by relatives of Hayao Miyazaki. Following the first shop located on Daita, Tokyo, the branch in Kichijoji opened in 2018. It is located near Kichijoji Station, so how about stopping by it before going to the museum or after going back to Kichijoji Station. Please be noted that it is closed on Tuesdays.

Totoro-shaped cream puffs sold at Shirohige Cream Puff Factory in Kishijoji

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7th time visit! The ultimate guide to Ghibli Museum

As a Ghibli enthusiast visiting the Ghibli Museum for the 7th time, I will introduce you to its charm and the things not to miss!

  • What is the ‘Ghibli Museum’?
  • Just 5 min by bus from the nearest station
  • Admission starts from 10:00 AM
  • Photography is prohibited inside the museum
  • Short films are a must-watch!
  • Convenient Coin Lockers

1. What is the ‘Ghibli Museum’?

The Ghibli Museum was opened in 2001. It is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, Tokyo, and is an art museum that seamlessly blends into nature. Apart from Ghibli-related exhibits, it is a place where you can feel the creators’ deep passion for movie-making, and you can enjoy watching unique short films in the mini-theater. There are also special shops and cafes!

#1 Just 5 min by bus from the nearest station

For first-time visitors, taking the bus is recommended. You can board the bus from JR Mitaka Station South Exit and arrive in approx. 5 minutes!

2. Admission starts from 10:00 AM

The museum’s opening hours are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the admission is divided into seven time slots: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM (subject to change). If you have the flexibility, it’s best to choose the 10:00 AM entry slot! Once you enter, you can stay until closing time, so there’s no disadvantage to entering early. As the day progresses, the number of visitors increases, making it harder to see the exhibits and requiring longer waiting times for purchasing souvenirs or having a meal. If possible, try to arrive by 9:30 AM!

3. Photography is prohibited inside the museum, but allowed outdoors.

The museum’s intention is for visitors to enjoy the space and keep memories in their hearts without the need for photographs. However, there are specific areas where photography is permitted. If you want to capture a memorable shot, head up to the rooftop!

4. Plan your visit to the café carefully

After enjoying the rooftop photography, explore the museum as you like. There are two important points to keep in mind. Firstly, be conscious of the timing to visit the café. The outdoor café ‘Straw Hat Café’ is located on the museum’s grounds, and there are different menus available for indoor and outdoor dining. To ensure a dining experience with the full variety of menu options, head to the café right at its opening time at 10:30 AM (indoor dining opens at 10:30 AM, outdoor dining at 11:00 AM). The café can get quite busy, and even after the peak lunchtime, you might have to wait for over an hour, so it’s best to go by 11:00 AM at the latest! (Please note that photography inside the café is prohibited, but you can take pictures of your ordered menu items.)

If you’re hungry, I’d recommend the Pork Cutlet Sandwich, and if you’re just stopping by for a short break, try the Cream Soda! Additionally, on weekends and holidays, there are food stalls set up outside the café.

5. Short films are a must-watch!

The next delight and an important thing to note is the short films. With each admission, you can watch an approximately 15-minute original anime at the mini-theater inside the museum. Screenings take place every hour at 15, 35, and 55 minutes past the hour (with the last screening at 5:35 PM as the final one). Since the films change on a monthly basis, you would need to visit the museum ten times to watch all the films that are announced.

6. Convenient Coin Lockers

Coin lockers for storing personal belongings and large souvenirs are available in the courtyard. These lockers are recommended for those who want to move around the museum freely without carrying heavy bags.

With these points in mind, enjoy your visit to the Ghibli Museum!

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Japan Welcomes You

Tokyo: Entrance Ticket to Ghibli Museum Mitaka

  • Museums , Tickets , Tokyo , Tour Reviews

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo lies a gateway to a world of enchantment and creativity. The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka beckons visitors with its whimsical charm and captivating allure.

Designed by the visionary director Hayao Miyazaki, this iconic museum immerses guests in the magical realm of Studio Ghibli’s animation. Step through the entrance and discover the secrets behind the artistry and technique that have made Ghibli films beloved worldwide.

With its maze-like structure, a rooftop garden , and an exclusive short film, the museum invites exploration and inspiration.

This comprehensive guide provides all the information you need, from booking and cancellation details to directions and important information, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo.

Quick Takeaways

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  • Free cancellation available, allowing flexibility in travel plans
  • Deep dive into anime culture and the immersive world of Studio Ghibli
  • Explore the maze-like building, rooftop garden , and exclusive short film at Ghibli Museum
  • Entry tickets to Ghibli Museum, Mitaka include hotel pickup and drop-off, but gratuities are not included.

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Booking and Cancellation Details

Tokyo: Entrance Ticket to Ghibli Museum Mitaka - Booking and Cancellation Details

When booking tickets for the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, visitors have the option of free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. This allows travelers to reserve their spot without the worry of losing their money if their plans change.

The free cancellation policy provides flexibility and peace of mind, giving visitors the freedom to adjust their itinerary as needed. To take advantage of this benefit, visitors can reserve their tickets now and have the option to cancel without any penalty up to a day before their scheduled visit.

This feature is especially helpful for those who want to secure their tickets in advance but may have uncertain travel plans. With free cancellation, visitors can plan their trip to the Ghibli Museum with ease and confidence.

Experience at Ghibli Museum

Tokyo: Entrance Ticket to Ghibli Museum Mitaka - Experience at Ghibli Museum

Visitors can explore the immersive world of Studio Ghibli and discover the secrets behind the art and technique of animation at the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo. Here are some highlights of the experience:

  • Exploring the interactive exhibits: The museum offers a hands-on experience where visitors can engage with interactive displays and learn about the animation process. From sketchbooks to storyboards, there’s plenty to discover.
  • Exclusive short film screening: One of the highlights of the visit is the opportunity to watch a short film created exclusively for the museum. This special screening allows visitors to enjoy the magic of Studio Ghibli in a unique and intimate setting.
  • Maze-like building and rooftop garden: The museum itself is a work of art, designed by legendary director Hayao Miyazaki. Its maze-like layout and whimsical architecture make for a delightful exploration. Don’t forget to visit the rooftop garden for a stunning view of the surrounding area.
  • Iconic museum dedicated to Japanese animation: Ghibli Museum is a must-visit for anime enthusiasts. It showcases the rich culture and history of Japanese animation, offering a deeper understanding of the art form and its impact on popular culture.

Description of Ghibli Museum

Tokyo: Entrance Ticket to Ghibli Museum Mitaka - Description of Ghibli Museum

The Ghibli Museum in Tokyo captivates visitors with its enchanting displays and showcases the work and vision of legendary director Hayao Miyazaki and his studio. Designed by Miyazaki himself, this magical museum is a must-visit for fans of Ghibli’s art and animation.

The Ghibli Museum is a treasure trove of creativity, filled with fascinating exhibitions and artwork that explore the extensive culture of anime. From the moment you step inside, you’re transported into the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli. The building itself is a work of art, with its colorful and captivating design.

Inside, you can explore the maze-like building, discover the secrets behind the art and technique of animation, and even watch an exclusive short film. The museum also features a cafe where you can relax and grab a bite to eat, as well as a shop where you can find unique Ghibli souvenirs.

Included in the entrance ticket to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka are entry tickets to the museum itself, hotel pickup and drop-off, and food and drinks. Visitors to the museum can enjoy a variety of activities and experiences that are all covered by the ticket price. Here are some of the inclusions that guests can look forward to:

  • Entry tickets to Ghibli Museum, Mitaka: Explore the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli’s animation and learn about the art and technique of animation.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off: Conveniently travel to and from the museum without the hassle of arranging transportation .
  • Food and drinks: Enjoy a meal or snack at the museum’s cafe, where you can taste delicious treats inspired by the films of Studio Ghibli.
  • Gratuities not included: Please note that gratuities for guides or drivers aren’t included in the ticket price.

With these inclusions, visitors can fully enjoy their experience at the Ghibli Museum and make lasting memories of their time in Tokyo.

Booking Details

Tokyo: Entrance Ticket to Ghibli Museum Mitaka - Booking Details

To book your entrance ticket to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, visitors can easily reserve their spot online. The museum offers a variety of ticket options to suit different preferences and budgets. Here is a breakdown of the ticket prices :

It is important to note that ticket availability is limited, so it is recommended to book in advance to secure your spot. The best time to visit the Ghibli Museum is on weekdays, as weekends tend to be more crowded. Plus, visitors can enjoy the flexibility of free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. So, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the magical world of Studio Ghibli at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka.

Visitors can easily navigate their way to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka using the provided directions. Here are some helpful tips for transportation and nearby attractions :

  • Train: Take the JR Chuo Line to Mitaka Station. From there, it’s just a 15-minute walk to the museum.
  • Bus: If you prefer taking a bus, you can catch the Toei Bus from Mitaka Station and get off at the Ghibli Museum stop.
  • Taxi: Taxis are readily available in Tokyo, and you can simply give the driver the address of the museum.
  • Nearby Attractions : While you’re in the area, don’t miss out on the beautiful Inokashira Park, which is just a short distance away. You can also explore the Nakamichi Street, lined with charming shops and cafes.

With these directions and nearby attractions, visitors can easily make their way to the Ghibli Museum and enjoy a memorable experience.

Important Information

The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka provides important information for visitors to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

When it comes to ticket availability , it’s advisable to book in advance to secure your spot, as the museum can get quite crowded. Plus, it’s worth noting that the museum allows free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, providing flexibility for travelers.

Once inside, visitors can explore the immersive world of Studio Ghibli and discover the secrets behind the art and technique of animation. From the maze-like building to the rooftop garden and exclusive short films, there’s plenty to see and experience.

The museum showcases the extensive culture of anime, allowing visitors to learn about different animation techniques . Don’t miss the chance to relax at the museum’s cafe and grab a souvenir before leaving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tokyo: Entrance Ticket to Ghibli Museum Mitaka - Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Recommended Age Range for Visiting the Ghibli Museum?

The recommended age range for visiting the Ghibli Museum is suitable for all ages. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere where visitors can enjoy the magical world of Studio Ghibli’s animation.

Are Photography and Videography Allowed Inside the Museum?

Photography and videography are not allowed inside the Ghibli Museum. However, visitors can still capture memories by purchasing souvenirs from the museum’s shop.

Is There a Limit on the Number of People Allowed Inside the Museum at a Time?

Capacity restrictions may apply at the Ghibli Museum. It is recommended to check ticket availability in advance to ensure entry. The museum’s website or customer service can provide more information on current limitations.

Are Strollers Allowed Inside the Ghibli Museum?

Strollers are allowed inside the Ghibli Museum, making it accessible for parents with young children. The museum understands the importance of accommodating families and provides a convenient policy to ensure a comfortable experience for all visitors.

Are There Any Restrictions on the Use of Mobile Phones Inside the Museum?

The Ghibli Museum has a mobile phone policy in place to ensure a peaceful and immersive experience for all visitors. As per museum rules, the use of mobile phones is restricted inside the museum.

Tokyo: Entrance Ticket to Ghibli Museum Mitaka - The Sum Up

To sum it up, the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo offers a truly enchanting experience for anime enthusiasts and art lovers.

Designed by Hayao Miyazaki himself, the museum’s whimsical charm mirrors the magical themes present in Ghibli films.

Visitors can explore the secrets of animation and enjoy the captivating world of Studio Ghibli.

With convenient booking and cancellation options, as well as inclusions such as hotel pickup and drop-off, this comprehensive guide ensures that travelers can fully enjoy the wonders of the Ghibli Museum.

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Ghibli Museum Tokyo: Worth It Or A Complete Hassle?

I was ultimately disappointed with Ghibli Museum Tokyo. The wonders of Ghibli came to life, but they were overshadowed by all the pitfalls of the museum… most of which surface before you even get there.

Buying Ghibli Museum tickets is a complete hassle. Getting from Tokyo to Ghibli Museum turns your visit into a full day affair. In the end, you waste way more time than it’s worth.

Continue reading my guide with my unfiltered review of Ghibli Museum Tokyo to find out why I don’t recommend going!

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What Is Ghibli Museum Tokyo?

Ghibli Museum Tokyo is the original Studio Ghibli Museum in Japan. It welcomes you into the world of Studio Ghibli, offering exclusive content for fans to discover.

There are several museum exhibits and even a cinema showing fans an exclusive Ghibli short film.

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What’s The Difference Between Ghibli Museum & Ghibli Park

Ghibli Park recently opened in Nagoya, Japan in 2022. It is not the same thing as the Ghibli Museum.

Ghibli Park is more of an open-air museum with different areas inspired from the different movies. Ghibli Park also features a Grand Warehouse with a few exhibits and photo spots.

If you’re interested in going to Ghibli Park instead, you can read my honest review here .

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Buying Ghibli Museum Tickets: Reserve In Advance!

As I said, the issues with Ghibli Museum start  form the moment you decide to go… and that’s because actually buying tickets is not a great experience.

You cannot show up to Ghibli Museum Tokyo and expect to buy tickets – THEY DO NOT SELL TICKETS HERE!

There’s A Date That Ghibli Museum Tickets Go On Sale

Ghibli Museum tickets go on sale about the month before on the 10th at 10:00 A.M. JST…

So if you’re booking for July, they will go on sale June 10th. I know, it’s kind of confusing.

The first issue with this is that you need to have your Japan itinerary somewhat already planned.

You also have to keep in mind that it’s 10:00 A.M. Japan time. If you’re in EST (as I am) that’s actually THE DAY BEFORE IN THE EVENING! So, let’s go over this again.

If you’re booking for July, tickets go on sale June 9th at 9:00 P.M. EST

Let’s just say, we almost missed out because it’s a very easy mistake to make .

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Ghibli Museum Tickets Are Still Not Guaranteed…

Once you’ve figured out when Ghibli Museum tickets go on sale, there’s still no guarantee you’ll actually get them.

You see, when you log on at the appropriate time to buy tickets, you’re added to a waiting room. I waited about an hour, in an online queue before I was able to buy tickets.

P.S. I recommend having a few possible dates that work to visit Studio Ghibli Museum Japan. Your preferred dates (or time) might not be available by the time you can book.

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How Expensive Are Ghibli Museum Tickets

This is the silver lining of the entire experience. Ghibli Museum tickets are fairly cheap; in 2023, they were only ¥ 1,000 .

Where Is Ghibli Museum: It’s Not In The City Centre…

Now for the next struggle in the Ghibli Museum saga… actually getting there.

Although the Ghibli Museum is technically in Tokyo, it’s not near any of the main attractions in Tokyo. Ghibli Museum is in Mitaka , which is in the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan area.

We were staying just outside Shinjuku and it took us 45 minutes by public transit to get to Ghibli Museum.

Because of this, a single museum visit becomes an entire day extravaganza. We weren’t really able to do anything before or after our visit (we had a 12:00 P.M. entry time… the better time slots were already sold out by the time I was able to buy tickets… ).

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Getting From Tokyo To Ghibli Museum

The easiest way to get from Tokyo to Ghibli Museum is by train . There’s a JR station in the middle of Mitaka: Kichijōji Station.

From the station, it’s another 15 minute walk to the museum.

What Else Is In The Area (In Mitaka)?

Mitaka is actually in a nice suburb of Tokyo, and there are a few things to do.

But, let’s be clear, if you weren’t going to the museum, you wouldn’t be coming to Mitaka. Nothing in Mitaka is a bucket list item for Japan …

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On the way to the museum from the train station, there’s a shopping mall with local stores.

You can also stop by Mlesna Tea Tokyo for afternoon tea or Yuzo Yamamoto Memorial Museum (the house of a Japanese playwright).

Or you can walk through Inokashira Park , which is actually very nice, and you can go to the Inokashira Park Zoo .

I mean once you’re here, you might as well explore the area a bit!

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Ghibli Museum Reviewed

Finally! We have arrived at the museum! But unfortunately, my review doesn’t get much from here on.

There are two permanent exhibits, a special exhibit, a cinema, a kids room, reading room, and a cafe at the museum.

The Best Part Was The Building Itself & Just Wandering Around

When you see the building from the outside, it’s gorgeous and everything that you could hope for in a Ghibli museum. Once you’re inside, the architecture doesn’t disappoint either.

You can get lost in here , and you kind of want to. You want to explore every inch of this place because you don’t know what you’re going to find. The amount of detail that was put in is extraordinary. From the stained glass windows, paintings, I even love the bathroom decor!

Here, I did feel like I was in the world of Ghibli.

P.S. This is what I was hoping to get from Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse in Ghibli Park… read my full review for Ghibli Park here .

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The Exhibits: No Added Value Or Content

Unfortunately, the good stopped at the architecture.

There are three exhibits at the Ghibli Museum, and I didn’t care for any of them!

I couldn’t understand the special exhibit even if I wanted to. It was all in Japanese, and it was about another anime, I don’t think it was even related to Ghibli (which feels like a waste of the limited space).

The two permanent exhibits were underwhelming to say the least. They were A LOT shorter than I expected and gave zero additional information. I wanted an insight into Ghibli films or backstory on some of the ideas and concepts.

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Instead the first exhibit was an abstract interactive exhibit on the process of animated filmmaking. Coming from a film education background, it just felt gimmicky.

The second exhibit was Ghibli focused, but there wasn’t any additional information about what you were looking at. It was two rooms FILLED to the brim with random paraphernalia, sketches, and scripts.

Even if there was something of interest to see, I wouldn’t have been able to find it. It was such a messy room that I couldn’t appreciate any of it.

P.S. Because it’s a timed entry, you’re going into the museum with a lot of other people. I would actually go up and start with the top floor. The first exhibit was PACKED when we first walked in. We then waited an hour, explored everything else, and then it was empty!

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Ghibli Museum Photos Are Not Allowed

To top off my disappointment, no photos are allowed once you walk into Ghibli Museum. I’m not really sure why they’re prohibited, but I guess it’s to prevent them being leaked online and keep some of the surprise for new attendees.

As you can tell, I did try to sneak some photos for you! But I do apologize for some of the crooked shots in this post!

Zero English (Even The Exclusive Movies)

If there’s any text in the museum, it’s only in Japanese (as was the case in the Special Exhibit).

The exclusive movie is also only in Japanese which was a bit of a disappointment. I’m not expecting the movie to be dubbed, but if they could at least provide a print out of the synopsis to understand the general story

The worst part is that no one tells you beforehand you will have to sit through a 15 minute movie in a language you don’t understand.

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It was just upsetting because the movie looked beyond enchanting (as Ghibli movies are) and I would have loved to understand the story behind it.

How Long Can You Spend At the Museum?

We actually ended up spending just over 2 hours at Ghibli Museum Tokyo .

As I said, the exhibits aren’t long. But wandering through the museum itself is magical. We even stopped for a small snack break at the Straw Hat Cafe (the food isn’t themed though. – another completely missed opportunity!).

And we might have spent a bit too long at the gift shop (which doesn’t have as much exclusive content I was hoping compared to other Ghibli stores).

I think we also felt we had to hang around because it took an hour just to get there (and we still had an hour-long excursion back to Tokyo).

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So Is Ghibli Museum Worth It?

If you only have a few days in Tokyo, I think there are so many better things to explore in the city. Even if you’re the biggest Studio Ghibli fan.

P.S. Check out my fundamental list of things to do in Japan for any first time visit here .

The Ghibli Museum just fell short in so many ways, leaving me disappointed. Not to mention the stress and hassle it took just to get there, it really wasn’t worth it.

I felt like there should have been a lot more to the museum than there actually was (especially based on the size of the building – it’s massive). Most of the building was taken up by kids’ play rooms and administration offices.

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Took Up A Lot Of Time (An Entire Day!) For Not A Lot Of Gain

At the end of the day, the museum is an entire day affair that I don’t think is worth it. If the museum was in downtown Tokyo, and there were some other must-do things in the area, it would be a different story.

I just didn’t feel as though I learned anything new about Studio Ghibli that day, which is what I was hoping for.

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Alternative: Book A Studio Ghibli Museum Japan Tour

You can actually solve most of the problems with the Ghibli Museum Tokyo by spending more money (yay!).

But seriously, this tour on Viator removes the complete hassle and stress of buying tickets. You’re guaranteed tickets when you book this tour (so it’s also a good back up option if you did really want to go, but the museum is sold out on your dates!).

Or, this tour on Viator also takes care of the annoyance of getting to the Ghibli Museum. The tour picks you up in downtown Tokyo, and takes you on an air conditioned bus to the museum.

On top of that, you’re touring with a knowledgeable guide (who also knows Japanese). So this might even solve the translation issues, and not getting enough value out of the museum for lack of knowing any Japanese. But they also might just give you additional information about Ghibli, instead of just hopelessly walking around the museum.

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We stayed at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier . We chose it because it was slightly larger than most hotels in Tokyo, and it was the same price. It isn’t in any major neighbourhood, but it was a quick walk to either the JR line or the subway. Check it out on Booking.com here .

Alternatively, if you’re looking at staying in one of the happening neighbourhoods, we had booked the Hotel Gracery in Shinjuku originally based on my cousins recommendation. You’re really in the heart of Shinjuku at this hotel. Check it out on Booking.com here .

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1. Electrostal History and Art Museum

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2. Statue of Lenin

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3. Park of Culture and Leisure

4. museum and exhibition center.

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5. Museum of Labor Glory

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7. Galereya Kino

8. viki cinema, 9. smokygrove.

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10. Gandikap

11. papa lounge bar, 12. karaoke bar.

  • Statue of Lenin
  • Electrostal History and Art Museum
  • Park of Culture and Leisure
  • Museum and Exhibition Center
  • Museum of Labor Glory
  • Preplanned tours
  • Daytrips out of Moscow
  • Themed tours
  • Customized tours
  • St. Petersburg

Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Learn About This Unknown Pre-Ghibli Miyazaki Film at an Incredible New Museum Exhibition

  • Before Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki and Takahata made Panda! Go Panda!, a movie that is often overshadowed by their more famous works.
  • The movie was well-received in Japan and showcased many of their original ideas that were rejected for another project.
  • An interactive exhibit celebrating Panda! Go Panda! is open at the Ishinomori Manga Museum in Miyagi, Japan, featuring original storyboards, set recreations, and themed food.

Before Studio Ghibli was established, Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata were already in the business of making movies. In fact, 13 years before the famous Studio Ghibli was founded, they made another movie together. The movie still has fans around the world, but for many, it has been lost to time and overshadowed by Studio Ghibli's considerably more famous movies.

Panda! Go Panda! was made by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata in 1972. The first Studio Ghibli movie, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind , didn't come to theaters until 1984 - 12 years later. And now, to celebrate the legacy of Panda! Go Panda! a special interactive exhibit has opened in a museum called Ishinomori Manga Museum in Miyagi, Japan.

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Panda! Go Panda! was released at the height of the "panda craze" in Japan, which was initiated w hen a pair of pandas were loaned to Ueno Zoo from China. It is a children's story about a lonely girl named Mimiko who finds a baby panda named Panny sleeping on her back porch. After the father of the panda, PapaPanda, arrives, they decide to become a family together, with Mimiko as the baby panda's mother.

Panda! Go Panda! was extremely well received in Japan when it was released, with its simple but strange concept endearing it to many people. This was especially significant to Miyazaki and Takahata as they were coming off a disappointing rejection from the creator of Pippy Longstocking after the duo sought permission to create their own animated version. Many of their original ideas for that film made it into Panda! Go Panda! though, so their dreams were still made, and more.

The exhibition at Ishinomori Manga Museum is a fun, fully interactive one that has so much more than just reading plaques and learning about the movie. It has some of the original storyboards used in the movie's production, recreations of some of the sets and scenes, original merchandise and posters from the movie's first release, and, of course, plenty of places to take photos. The storyboards are housed inside a replica of Mimiko's house from the movie, which is a unique environment to learn more about the film's story and production. Plus there is a huge plush PapaPanda and Panny statue.

Of course, it would not be a limited exhibition in Japan without a special café menu! There are plenty of themed foods to enjoy , including Panda Pasta with PapaPanda and Panny's images in it, panda-shaped curry and rice, latte art based on the movie, and colorful sodas and ice creams with characters from the movie on top of them. Plus, every order comes with a free random coaster, so even if you do not have a lot of money to buy something from the special gift shop, you can still take home something tangible along with your photos from the museum and café.

The Panda! Go Panda! exhibition is happening until February 18 at Ishinomori Manga Museum in Miyagi, Japan.

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Studio Ghibli makes history at the 2024 Oscars with The Boy and the Heron

The studio has broken its own record set by Spirited Away

The Boy and the Heron

Studio Ghibli has once again made Oscars history with Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron winning Best Animated Feature at the 2024 Academy Awards, the second anime film to do so since Miyazaki's masterpiece Spirited Away won 21 years ago.

This means that the only two hand-drawn 2D films to ever win in the category have both come from the same studio and the same animation master. That’s pretty impressive, right? 

Inspired by Miyazaki’s real life, The Boy and the Heron follows 12-year-old Mahito as he struggles to settle in a new town after his mother's death, only to befriend a talking heron who informs him that his mother is still alive. In a desperate search for his late mother, the boy enters an abandoned tower which takes him to another very strange and skewed world.

The filmmaker’s winning 2001 project Spirited Away was the film that ignited widespread passion for Studio Ghibli, in a twisted animated tale following a young girl who winds up abandoned in an amusement park inhabited by supernatural beings. The film took home gold at the 75th Academy Awards and became the first-ever anime project to win. 

But that wasn’t the only record the filmmaker broke that night, as Miyazaki is now the oldest winner in the category ever at 83 years old. The previous record holder is Mark Gustafson who was 63 years old at the time his flick Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio won Best Animated Feature. On top of this, Miyazaki is now tied with Pete Docter as the most nominated director in the category, with four nominations that also include Howl’s Moving Castle and The Wind Rises .

The Boy and the Heron was up against Pixar ’s Elemental , Nimona, Robot Dreams, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse , whose lead Shameik Moore was quick to take to social media to decry the flick being "robbed". Miyazaki was not present at the ceremony in the US to accept his award, but, wherever he was, we hope he was celebrating. 

See our full list of Oscar 2024 winners here. For more, check out our list of the greatest Oscar-winning movies ever, or keep up to date with upcoming movies heading your way in 2024 and beyond.  

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

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Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

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Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

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Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

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Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

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Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to captivate you.

This article will provide you with 40 fascinating facts about Elektrostal, giving you a better understanding of why this city is worth exploring. From its origins as an industrial hub to its modern-day charm, we will delve into the various aspects that make Elektrostal a unique and must-visit destination.

So, join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of Elektrostal and discover what makes this city a true gem in the heart of Russia.

Key Takeaways:

  • Elektrostal, known as the “Motor City of Russia,” is a vibrant and growing city with a rich industrial history, offering diverse cultural experiences and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
  • With its convenient location near Moscow, Elektrostal provides a picturesque landscape, vibrant nightlife, and a range of recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for residents and visitors alike.

Known as the “Motor City of Russia.”

Elektrostal, a city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia, earned the nickname “Motor City” due to its significant involvement in the automotive industry.

Home to the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Elektrostal is renowned for its metallurgical plant, which has been producing high-quality steel and alloys since its establishment in 1916.

Boasts a rich industrial heritage.

Elektrostal has a long history of industrial development, contributing to the growth and progress of the region.

Founded in 1916.

The city of Elektrostal was founded in 1916 as a result of the construction of the Elektrostal Metallurgical Plant.

Located approximately 50 kilometers east of Moscow.

Elektrostal is situated in close proximity to the Russian capital, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Known for its vibrant cultural scene.

Elektrostal is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and art galleries that showcase the city’s rich artistic heritage.

A popular destination for nature lovers.

Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and forests, Elektrostal offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and birdwatching.

Hosts the annual Elektrostal City Day celebrations.

Every year, Elektrostal organizes festive events and activities to celebrate its founding, bringing together residents and visitors in a spirit of unity and joy.

Has a population of approximately 160,000 people.

Elektrostal is home to a diverse and vibrant community of around 160,000 residents, contributing to its dynamic atmosphere.

Boasts excellent education facilities.

The city is known for its well-established educational institutions, providing quality education to students of all ages.

A center for scientific research and innovation.

Elektrostal serves as an important hub for scientific research, particularly in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, and engineering.

Surrounded by picturesque lakes.

The city is blessed with numerous beautiful lakes, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

Well-connected transportation system.

Elektrostal benefits from an efficient transportation network, including highways, railways, and public transportation options, ensuring convenient travel within and beyond the city.

Famous for its traditional Russian cuisine.

Food enthusiasts can indulge in authentic Russian dishes at numerous restaurants and cafes scattered throughout Elektrostal.

Home to notable architectural landmarks.

Elektrostal boasts impressive architecture, including the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Elektrostal Palace of Culture.

Offers a wide range of recreational facilities.

Residents and visitors can enjoy various recreational activities, such as sports complexes, swimming pools, and fitness centers, enhancing the overall quality of life.

Provides a high standard of healthcare.

Elektrostal is equipped with modern medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare services.

Home to the Elektrostal History Museum.

The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city’s fascinating past through exhibitions and displays.

A hub for sports enthusiasts.

Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

Celebrates diverse cultural festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal hosts a variety of cultural festivals, celebrating different ethnicities, traditions, and art forms.

Electric power played a significant role in its early development.

Elektrostal owes its name and initial growth to the establishment of electric power stations and the utilization of electricity in the industrial sector.

Boasts a thriving economy.

The city’s strong industrial base, coupled with its strategic location near Moscow, has contributed to Elektrostal’s prosperous economic status.

Houses the Elektrostal Drama Theater.

The Elektrostal Drama Theater is a cultural centerpiece, attracting theater enthusiasts from far and wide.

Popular destination for winter sports.

Elektrostal’s proximity to ski resorts and winter sport facilities makes it a favorite destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

Promotes environmental sustainability.

Elektrostal prioritizes environmental protection and sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

Home to renowned educational institutions.

Elektrostal is known for its prestigious schools and universities, offering a wide range of academic programs to students.

Committed to cultural preservation.

The city values its cultural heritage and takes active steps to preserve and promote traditional customs, crafts, and arts.

Hosts an annual International Film Festival.

The Elektrostal International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of films.

Encourages entrepreneurship and innovation.

Elektrostal supports aspiring entrepreneurs and fosters a culture of innovation, providing opportunities for startups and business development.

Offers a range of housing options.

Elektrostal provides diverse housing options, including apartments, houses, and residential complexes, catering to different lifestyles and budgets.

Home to notable sports teams.

Elektrostal is proud of its sports legacy, with several successful sports teams competing at regional and national levels.

Boasts a vibrant nightlife scene.

Residents and visitors can enjoy a lively nightlife in Elektrostal, with numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.

Promotes cultural exchange and international relations.

Elektrostal actively engages in international partnerships, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic collaborations to foster global connections.

Surrounded by beautiful nature reserves.

Nearby nature reserves, such as the Barybino Forest and Luchinskoye Lake, offer opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the region’s biodiversity.

Commemorates historical events.

The city pays tribute to significant historical events through memorials, monuments, and exhibitions, ensuring the preservation of collective memory.

Promotes sports and youth development.

Elektrostal invests in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage youth participation, health, and physical fitness.

Hosts annual cultural and artistic festivals.

Throughout the year, Elektrostal celebrates its cultural diversity through festivals dedicated to music, dance, art, and theater.

Provides a picturesque landscape for photography enthusiasts.

The city’s scenic beauty, architectural landmarks, and natural surroundings make it a paradise for photographers.

Connects to Moscow via a direct train line.

The convenient train connection between Elektrostal and Moscow makes commuting between the two cities effortless.

A city with a bright future.

Elektrostal continues to grow and develop, aiming to become a model city in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, and quality of life for its residents.

In conclusion, Elektrostal is a fascinating city with a rich history and a vibrant present. From its origins as a center of steel production to its modern-day status as a hub for education and industry, Elektrostal has plenty to offer both residents and visitors. With its beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and proximity to Moscow, there is no shortage of things to see and do in this dynamic city. Whether you’re interested in exploring its historical landmarks, enjoying outdoor activities, or immersing yourself in the local culture, Elektrostal has something for everyone. So, next time you find yourself in the Moscow region, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Elektrostal.

Q: What is the population of Elektrostal?

A: As of the latest data, the population of Elektrostal is approximately XXXX.

Q: How far is Elektrostal from Moscow?

A: Elektrostal is located approximately XX kilometers away from Moscow.

Q: Are there any famous landmarks in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to several notable landmarks, including XXXX and XXXX.

Q: What industries are prominent in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal is known for its steel production industry and is also a center for engineering and manufacturing.

Q: Are there any universities or educational institutions in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal is home to XXXX University and several other educational institutions.

Q: What are some popular outdoor activities in Elektrostal?

A: Elektrostal offers several outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking in its beautiful parks.

Q: Is Elektrostal well-connected in terms of transportation?

A: Yes, Elektrostal has good transportation links, including trains and buses, making it easily accessible from nearby cities.

Q: Are there any annual events or festivals in Elektrostal?

A: Yes, Elektrostal hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, including XXXX and XXXX.

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  1. Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

    Visit the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, located in suburban Tokyo. Experience the maze-like building, the fun of animation and discover the many fascinating and beautiful treasures created by Studio Ghibli.

  2. Visiting the Ghibli Museum: Everything You Need to Know

    Alternatively, there is a local bus from Mitaka to the Ghibli Museum, which runs roughly every 20 minutes from Mitaka Station's south exit. Once you arrive, be prepared to queue before entering. Museum staff will be checking tickets and passports while you wait. Side Trips to Combine with Your Visit to the Ghibli Museum

  3. Ghibli Museum Mitaka

    Lovely whimsical museum, definitely worth a visit for true Ghibli fans. We got our tickets via the Ghibli website through lawson tickets on the 10th of the month before, it did take about 2 hours to finally secure tickets but this worked out a lot cheaper than booking via other websites.

  4. Complete Guide to Visiting Ghibli Museum

    Ghibli Museum Location. The Ghibli Museum borders Inokashira Park in Tokyo. It is a three-story mansion that's full of: winding staircase. twists and turns. a rooftop garden. and tiny doorways. The building itself was designed by Hayao Miyazaki who wanted to recreate the universe of Studio Ghibli's anime.

  5. Ghibli Museum

    The Mitaka Ghibli Museum in Tokyo is one of Japan's top places to visit, especially for fans of the famed Studio Ghibli. Carefully designed by Director Hayao Miyazaki, the museum is an experience in itself—with a towering Robot Soldier and a huge Totoro greeting visitors from around the world. Located near the peaceful Inokashira Park in Kichijoji, a trip to the Ghibli Museum makes for a ...

  6. Ghibli Museum

    The museum can be reached from Mitaka Station on the JR Chuo Line (15 minutes, 230 yen from Shinjuku Station). There are shuttle buses from the station to the museum (210 yen one way, 320 yen roundtrip, children are half price), while a taxi ride costs about 750 yen one way. Alternatively you can walk to the museum in about 20 minutes from Mitaka Station or from Kichijoji Station through ...

  7. Studio Ghibli Museum Review & Tips

    Studio Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Japan is a tribute to anime films, and the technical & creative process of animation. This review covers whether it's worth the time, money & effort to visit, plus tips for buying tickets. ( Updated March 7, 2024 .) We won't bury the lede: Ghibli Museum is one of the best things to do in Tokyo.

  8. Ghibli Museum Guide: How To Make The Most Of Your Time Here

    Yet, the whimsical museum appears to be a timeless fantasy, housing exhibitions of animated classics. Tickets are always in demand, so if you do get your hands on one, you should make the most out of it with the help of this Ghibli Museum guide. 1. Reserve your tickets on LAWSON. Image adapted from: App Store.

  9. Ghibli Museum

    The Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館, Mitaka no Mori Jiburi Bijutsukan, Mitaka Forest Ghibli Museum) is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli.It is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, a western city of Tokyo, Japan.The museum combines features of a children's museum, technology museum, and a fine arts museum, and is dedicated to the art and ...

  10. Ghibli Museum Tickets: The 4 Best Ways To Get Them

    The Ghibli Museum is probably at the top of every anime fan's list of places to visit in Tokyo. In fact, it's spectacular enough for anyone to enjoy, even if you've never seen Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, or any other Studio Ghibli film.. Conjured up by director Hayao Miyazaki himself, the museum's cartoonish architecture, colorful organic shapes, spiral staircases ...

  11. Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo

    If you plan to visit Ghibli Museum, check these guides to how to get tickets and how to get to Ghibli Museum from the nearest station. View Information Hide. Information. Access: 15 mins walk from Mitaka Station or Kichijoji Station (JR Chuo Line) Address: 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0013:

  12. 7th time visit! The ultimate guide to Ghibli Museum

    The Ghibli Museum was opened in 2001. It is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, Tokyo, and is an art museum that seamlessly blends into nature. Apart from Ghibli-related exhibits, it is a place where you can feel the creators' deep passion for movie-making, and you can enjoy watching unique short films in the mini-theater.

  13. Tokyo: Entrance Ticket to Ghibli Museum Mitaka

    The best time to visit the Ghibli Museum is on weekdays, as weekends tend to be more crowded. Plus, visitors can enjoy the flexibility of free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. So, don't miss the opportunity to explore the magical world of Studio Ghibli at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka.

  14. Ghibli Museum Tokyo: Worth It Or A Complete Hassle?

    The wonders of Ghibli came to life, but they were overshadowed by all the pitfalls of the museum… most of which surface before you even get there. Buying Ghibli Museum tickets is a complete hassle. Getting from Tokyo to Ghibli Museum turns your visit into a full day affair. In the end, you waste way more time than it's worth.

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    The top attractions to visit in Elektrostal are: Statue of Lenin; Electrostal History and Art Museum; Park of Culture and Leisure; Museum and Exhibition Center; Museum of Labor Glory; See all attractions in Elektrostal on Tripadvisor

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    The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours' itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin's regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as "a people's palace". Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics ...

  17. Learn About This Unknown Pre-Ghibli Miyazaki Film at an ...

    The movie still has fans around the world, but for many, it has been lost to time and overshadowed by Studio Ghibli's considerably more famous movies. Panda! Go Panda! was made by Hayao Miyazaki ...

  18. Studio Ghibli makes history at the 2024 Oscars with The Boy and the

    Studio Ghibli has once again made Oscars history with Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron winning Best Animated Feature at the 2024 Academy Awards, the second anime film to do so since ...

  19. The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

    Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center. Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya ...

  20. 40 Facts About Elektrostal

    The Elektrostal History Museum showcases the city's fascinating past through exhibitions and displays. A hub for sports enthusiasts. Elektrostal is passionate about sports, with numerous stadiums, arenas, and sports clubs offering opportunities for athletes and spectators.

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