Ghibli Park Visitor Guide
Japanese anime creator Hayao Miyazaki and his works, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbor Totoro, are well known worldwide.
You can visit the theme park named after his studio “Ghibli” where you can immerse the atmosphere of his works located inside Morikoro Park (Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park), Nagakute City, Aichi prefecture.
Access Information
Location: About 1 hour by train from Nagoya
Nearest Station: Ai-Chikyuhaku-Kinen-Koen Station (Linimo Line)
Address: 1533-1 Ibaragaoka, Nagakute City, Aichi 480-1342, Japan
Tickets
Ghibli Park requires advance reservations. Tickets must be purchased in advance by online.
Official Ticket Website:
https://ghibli-park.jp/en/
Attraction Areas
Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse
Indoors at the spacious Ghibli's Grand Warehouse the world of Studio Ghibli never ends.
There are displays to be a part of, play areas, valuable production materials and more as well as a café and gift shop.
Hill of Youth
The Hill of Youth features World Emporium and The Rotary from Whisper of the Heart, The Cat Bureau from The Cat Returns and also includes the Elevator Tower which is open to the public.
Dondoko Forest
In Dondoko Forest, you will find Satsuki and Mei's House, which will take you into the world of My Neighbor Totoro.
If you run up the stairs to the top of the mountain, you will find Dondoko-do, a wooden playground equipment that only children can enter.
Mononoke Village
Mononoke Village is inspired by mountain village landscapes like Emishi Village from Princess Mononoke.
It includes the hands-on learning center Tatara-ba and structures of the characters Demon Spirit and Lord Okkoto.
Valley of Witches
Valley of Witches is inspired by Studio Ghibli's witch-related films such as Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle and Earwig and the Witch.
In the European-style townscape, there are buildings that appear in the films including Okino Residence, Howl's Castle and The House of Witches as well as shops, a restaurant and rides.
Useful Tips
Multilingual guidance available (English, Korean, Chinese)
Lockers, Wi-Fi, and stroller rentals are available
Some areas prohibit photography – please respect the rules
