What other travelers are saying about Ghibli Museum
Ghibli Museum was an amazing long awaited experience. From the entry gate Totoro and soot sprites greet you. The kind personal show you where to line up. The staff are exceptional.
You must get online a month ahead to get your tickets. If you are in America, it will lead you to another portal. Get online at the time the tickets cone available or you will miss out! The tickets are less than $7(American) a person.
Please follow the directions as you must choose an arrival time for entry and that is the time you may enter.
You may take pictures outside, but there is NO outside photography allowed.
As you enter this magical whimsical world, you see the attention to every creative detail Hayao Miyizaki has instituted with Ghibli.
There are stop motion minatures that bring the cat bus and the girls from My Neighbor Totoro to life. The interior has the feel of Sophie's world in Howl's Moving Castle. Even the bathrooms are made to feel like you walked into Kiki's family cottage.
One floor houses an exhibit dedicated to Ghibli artists while the other side is dedicated to a beloved children's artist.
There is a lovel short film to watch on the first floor.
I highly recommend visiting this lovely creative museum
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.
This place was really cool but it’s also really small. A lot of interactive things to do and it’s definitely aimed more towards people with children. The gift shop was nice as they have many things related to studio ghibli. If you’re a fan I would give it a check out. They also provide you with a 20min short film that you can only see there and that was a great part of it. Hope you all enjoy!
I really don’t understand why people are hating so much on the reviews. I think this museum was insane for 1000 yen. Literally 6€/7$, what else do you want? Miyazaki to appear and give you a handshake? Seriously.
I came on a Saturday morning and yes it was crowded so you’ll have to have patience if you want to see everything and wait a bit in line for the photo spots available. You can take pictures outside but not inside, why are people complaining about this? I’m not sure, this is the work of so many Japanese artists that if you allow people to take pictures someone will recreate the stuff from inside, so obviously they should not allow taking pictures of the gallery. Not everything needs to be in your phone or on social media, just take a picture with your mind and enjoy the museum with no phones!
The movie was so cute, you need basic Japanese to understand and there are no English subtitles (I think this could be a great thing to add for foreigners tho!)
The art is insane if you are into film, cinema, animation and anime. If you are not, then you won’t enjoy it. I would love if they could add descriptions in English, I understand very basic Japanese and still couldn’t understand it all, so that was a pity! Using google translate is not allowed as per the no phone policy.
The food of the cafe was ok, nothing amazing, but not extremely expensive.
The shop had some cute stuff available only in this museum, the price is expensive but that’s the same in every Ghibli store so deal with it!
Only thing I wish is that they would allow adults in the cat bus but I understand why they don’t hahahah
I enjoyed my 2hrs in the museum and when I comeback to Japan next year with some friends I would 100% come back (if I get tickets obviously)
Thoroughly enjoyed myself as I'm a fan of Studio Ghibli. Buying tickets were tricky but do try your best on the 10th of every month. Queue starts approx 30mins ahead of entry time so do get there early if you can. No taking of photos on the inside but outside/exterior is fine. Enjoy!
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.
