What other travelers are saying about Ghibli Museum
A must-have on the bucket list for any dedicated fan of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki. Your first challenge is securing tickets—availability is extremely limited for non-residents, so you’ll need to plan at least two months in advance.
Despite everyone having timed entry tickets, the check-in queue still took about 15 minutes.
Once inside, the museum was larger than I had expected and included a charming 15-minute mini-anime. The building and exhibits are incredibly cute and full of character. The café is decent, though quite busy.
Photography is strictly prohibited inside, and staff enforce this rule firmly.
There is very little information available in non-Japanese languages, and since we felt discouraged from taking out our phones to translate, we often found ourselves unsure of what we were looking at.
Naturally, there are a couple of souvenir shops as well.
Outside, there’s a pleasant park with picnic tables. My tip: arrive early and bring your own picnic.
Plan ahead, get your tickets early, and enjoy being immersed in the magical Ghibli world for a couple of hours.
If you're a fan of the Ghibli films, you HAVEEEE to come here once in your life. You're not allowed to take photos inside the museum so these were just some of the only photos I took. There were a number of rooms and floors in the building dedicated to different films, Miyazaki's art, the inspiration behind the art, and so many cool sculptures. Tickets go on sale one month before on the 10th at 10AM, and they sell out suuuuper fast so I recommend doing a bit of research into that. I went in December so the area around the museum is so pretty and beautiful!
On the bucket list for any dedicated fan of Ghibli and Miyazaki. Your first challenge is getting tickets. Availability is very limited for non residents and you need to plan 2 months in advance.
Even though everyone had timed tickets, the queue to check everyone in was still 15 minutes.
Once in it was bigger than I had been led to believe, including a 15 minute mini anime. The building and a exhibits are very cute. The cafe is ok too, but busy
No photos inside, and they are strict.
Very little non Japanese information and we felt we couldn't take our phones out to translate, so we had a lot of questions about what we were looking at.
A couple of souvenir stores as well of course!
There's a park outside with picnic tables. My tip: go early and bring a picnic.
Get your tickets early and enjoy being immersed in the Ghibli world for a couple of hours.
A neat little museum that's pretty hard to get tickets for if you're a foreigner. Is it worth it? Probably if you're a big fan. It's not very big, the best part is probably the short film you get to see. I'm not sure if there's a way to find out before hand what you get to see, but I imagine they're all pretty fun. There is a cafe, the food didn't look amazing so I never got to try. The gift shop is pretty packed and there are some unique things in there.
The Ghibli museum is such a magical place. The decor and exhibits were fascinating. The details of the artwork all beautiful. There is a ticket (film strip souvenir)for a short film included in the admission - the movie was so cute.
There is no photography allowed indoors. You just have to appreciate it all with your eyes.
We had tickets for the 4pm entry, and in November it gets a bit dark quickly for the exterior shots but it wasn't too crowded.
At the Ghibli Museum, visitors can immerse themselves in the magical world of Studio Ghibli, the renowned animation studio behind films like "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro." The museum features:
Exhibits showcasing the art and animation techniques of Studio Ghibli films.
A miniature theater screening of exclusive short films by Studio Ghibli that can only be seen here.
Interactive areas where visitors can explore and feel like part of the studio's beloved worlds.
The enchanting rooftop garden with a life-size statue of the robot from "Castle in the Sky."
A cafe offering Ghibli-themed food and drinks.
A gift shop with unique Studio Ghibli merchandise.
It's a place of inspiration, creativity, and nostalgia, perfect for fans of all ages.
Photography inside the museum is not permitted to ensure visitors are fully immersed in their experience and to maintain the mystery of the museum's interior.
Yes, the Ghibli Museum is fully committed to accessibility, ensuring that it is a welcoming space for all visitors, including wheelchair users. Wheelchairs can also be conveniently hired on-site.
The Straw Hat Café offers a range of snacks, meals, and desserts, including exclusive items like Valley of the Wind beer. There's also a food truck selling hot dogs for those looking for quicker options.
The museum is located on the edge of Tokyo's Inokashira Park, accessible from both Kichijoji and Mitaka stations. The most convenient route for many will be the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station. There's also a shuttle bus from Mitaka Station, or for those who prefer a scenic route, a pleasant walk from Kichijoji Station is an option.
