Studio Ghibli Museum Tickets with Guide
Duration
Opens Wednesday
Guided tour
Transfers available
Dive into the magical world of Studio Ghibli with an expert guide, enjoy a beverage, and explore the enchanting Ghibli museum at leisure.
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If you’re a fan of Studio Ghibli films, the Ghibli Museum gives you a chance to enter your favorite cinematic universe.
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Meet an expert guide who will share fascinating facts with you before you hop onto a bus from Mitaka Station headed to the museum.
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Up for a rendezvous with Howl, No Face, and Totoro? Walk into the life-size sets of the films and see the robot sculpture from Castle in the Sky.
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Stressing over tickets? Not anymore! This package includes advance tickets and delivers them to your Tokyo accommodation.
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Fun fact: The museum was designed by Hayao Miyazaki himself, the genius behind Ghibli’s unforgettable films!
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Entry to Studio Ghibli Museum
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English-speaking expert guide before visiting the Ghibli Museum
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Bus transfer from Mitaka Station to Ghibli Museum
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A drink
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Tour guide inside Ghibli Museum
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Return bus fare
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Journey through the world of Ghibli
It's every fan's dream to enter the dream-like world of Studio Ghibli movies. With a visit to the Ghibli Museum, you may be able to do just that! Your museum tour is made special with captivating facts about all things Ghibli from an expert guide. Apart from the obvious perk of walking down a cinematic memory lane, your tour will also teach you about the intriguing history and behind-the-scenes of the beloved films, leaving you with an appreciation for the artistry. Get ready to find out facts such as the enchanting forest from "My Neighbour Totoro" being inspired by a real-world woodland in Tokyo.
Exploring the attractions
After meeting your guide, you'll enjoy a drink at the cafe while delving into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli during the explanation session that will last for about 30 minutes. Discover the captivating history and background of the films, and receive exclusive insider tips to fully appreciate the magic within the Ghibli Museum. After the explanation session, you'll board the Ghibli Museum community bus to head to the museum. You'll enter the Ghibli Museum on your own where you can explore a life-size recreation of film sets from classics like Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle, wander through the captivating rooms, each filled with timeless artwork and enchanting exhibits, and check out the Cat Bus for kids to play in, just like in the film. The museum houses a sculpture of a robot and a stone monument from Castle in the Sky with words of the character Laputa engraved.
What to bring
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A moderate amount of walking is involved and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Please bring along your passport. At the museum, staff will check that the name (or lead passenger) on the ticket matches your passport.
What's not allowed
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Note that the following are not allowed: photography, video recording, smoking, drinking, outside food and drinks.
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Pets are not allowed on this experience.
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The garden roof may be closed in case of inclement weather.
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The Cat Bus is for children under the age of 12.
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Baby carriages are not allowed inside and are to be left at the designated storage area.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Guests sensitive to light should be aware that in the Permanent Exhibition Room, there is an exhibit that flashes bright bursts of stroboscopic light.
Additional information
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Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Admission into the Saturn Theater will be limited to one screening per person.
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Please turn off all mobile phones. You are also asked not to use mobile phones outside the Museum building where they may disturb others.
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Coin lockers are available for small bags and parcels. For large luggage, please contact the Museum staff for assistance.
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Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and are based on availability.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Mitaka Station, South Exit.
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Address: South Exit, 3 Chome-46-1 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan.
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The tour guide will meet you at a designated point (located near Mitaka Station) and briefly introduce the world of Ghibli as you sip on a refreshing drink. From there, you will take the bus from Mitaka Station to Ghibli Museum. The exact meeting point will be provided to you after confirmation of your request.
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