2025 Nagakute Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Japan has many theme parks, and in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, there is an animation kingdom - Ghibli Park. Young people born in the 80s and 90s probably all know about Ghibli. Even if the name is a bit unfamiliar, seeing its Totoro logo will definitely remind you of who it is. Hayao Miyazaki's animations accompanied my student days and are filled with youthful memories. Ghibli Park Travel Tips Transportation: Take the subway Higashiyama Line from Nagoya Station to Fujigaoka Station, then transfer to the Linimo Line to Aichikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station. The park is just a short walk from there. Or take a direct bus to Ghibli Park from the Meitetsu Bus Center and other major hubs. Tickets: Tickets can be purchased through the official website or authorized online channels. General admission tickets are usually sold two months in advance and are very difficult to get. Famous Sake Brand [Shiraoi]: At Sawada Shuzo, you can make a reservation for their sake tasting experience. Not only will there be a dedicated person to explain the history of sake, but you can also visit the sake brewing process and finally taste different sakes. If you like, you can purchase them. During the tasting session, appetizers are thoughtfully prepared for visitors, and different sakes are served in different porcelain cups, which are specially made in the Tokoname area. [AEON Mall Tokoname]: The architecture here is very retro, and the most eye-catching is the giant Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) - Tofuku - located in the center of the lobby. As a large shopping mall, there is a wide variety of shops here, and you can find almost everything you want to buy. Plus, it's only one stop away from the airport, making it perfect for picking up some last-minute souvenirs before heading to the airport. [Tokoname Ceramic Ware Road]: Here's another giant Maneki-neko! Let's take a picture together! Stroll along Tokoname Ceramic Ware Road. As the hometown of Maneki-neko, cute Maneki-neko elements can be seen everywhere. You'll also find several small Maneki-nekos in various shapes, making me feel like I've entered a miniature world of beckoning cats. It's very interesting. On Tokoname Ceramic Ware Road, there are many unique ceramic shops run by artists, as well as traditional old-style pottery shops. Everything is made by the shop owners themselves, and each piece is unique and worth collecting. [World Tile Museum]: On Tokoname Ceramic Ware Road, there is also a novel and unique World Tile Museum, which was a surprising discovery on this trip. What impressed me the most was that there are over a thousand representative tiles collected and displayed here, which is quite spectacular. I also experienced "tile pasting" and made a photo frame with small tiles representing the colors of autumn as a souvenir of this autumn trip. The museum has six themed areas where you can not only learn about the history and charm of ceramics but also experience other hands-on projects. [Chubu Centrair International Airport]: It's very close from Tokoname to Chubu Centrair International Airport. Be sure to check out the Flight of Dreams themed area located in Terminal 1. A Boeing 787 is parked here, and visitors can enter the aircraft to take photos and learn about related knowledge. It's very suitable for families with children. There is also a dedicated children's play area below the plane. If you want to free up your hands and entertain your kids, come here! There's also an airplane viewing platform. I must come and experience it next time I have enough time.

✨ If you're torn between visiting Ghibli Park in Nagoya or the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, this guide will help you decide. ✅ Ghibli Park: A theme park focused on interaction and exploration, divided into five areas with attractions, restaurants, and shops. ✅ Ghibli Museum in Mitaka: Offers a glimpse into Ghibli's animation production and rare sketches. ㊙ Ghibli Park 📍 Location: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture ⏰ Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Opens at 09:00 on holidays, closed on Tuesdays) 🏃 Recommended Visit: Full-day 🌟 Highlights: Grand Warehouse, Totoro's Forest, Witch's Valley, Ghost's Village, Youth Hill 🎫 Tickets: Released on the 10th of each month for the third month ahead (Walking tickets available 7 days in advance) ❶ Grand Walking Ticket Premium: Includes Grand Warehouse + 4 themed areas + all outdoor activities ❷ Grand Walking Ticket: Includes Grand Warehouse + 4 themed areas ❸ Walking Ticket: Includes 4 themed areas ㊙ Ghibli Museum in Mitaka 📍 Location: Mitaka, Tokyo ⏰ Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Tuesdays) 🏃 Recommended Visit: Half-day 🌟 Highlights: Saturn Theater, Cat Bus Room, Laputa Robot Sculpture 🎫 Tickets: Released on the 10th of each month for the following month. Ghibli Park 🆚 Mitaka 1⃣ Ghibli Park is more expensive and harder to get tickets for than the Ghibli Museum. 2⃣ If time permits, visit both, but plan your itinerary as they are far apart. 3⃣ For Ghibli works and films, the museum is recommended. 4⃣ For a strong experience, Ghibli Park is better with its IP scene creation and movie atmosphere. Limited tickets available for August-October #TokyoSurroundings #MitakaGhibliMuseum #HayaoMiyazaki #GhibliPark #MitakaGhibliMiyazakiMuseum #GhibliLand #GhibliMuseumTickets #HolidayTravel #JapanFamilyTravelGuide.

【Big Walk Ticket】Ghibli Park (¥3500) Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest, Mononoke Village, Valley of Witches Since I bought a ticket for the Grand Warehouse at 14:00, I need to visit the other four areas within the four hours from 10:00 to 14:00. Suggested route: Take the bus directly to Dondoko Forest, then take the Catbus to Mononoke Village and Valley of Witches, and finally, if there's time, visit the Hill of Youth. As a die-hard Totoro fan since childhood, I can never get enough photos. If you have kids, they can also climb the Totoro Treehouse. Ghibli Park ・Address: 1533-1 Ibaragabayashi, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture ・Business Hours: 【Weekdays】10:00～17:00, 【Weekends & Holidays】9:00～17:00 Transportation: Private Railway L01 Fujigaoka > L07 Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station (13mins, ¥360)

Ghibli Park, located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is a dream theme park created for fans of Studio Ghibli. The park perfectly recreates iconic scenes from Hayao Miyazaki's animated films, making visitors feel as if they are in the magical worlds of 'My Neighbor Totoro,' 'Kiki's Delivery Service,' 'Spirited Away,' and more. The park is divided into several areas, each meticulously designed to showcase scenes and characters from the animations, allowing visitors to experience the warmth and magic of the films firsthand. **Highlights of Ghibli Park:** - **Totoro's Forest**: Step into Totoro's home, take photos with large Totoro models, and feel the warmth and childlike wonder of the animation. - **Laputa: Castle in the Sky Area**: Enter maze-like scenes and explore secrets within the ruins, making you feel like you're on an adventure in the sky. - **Kiki's Delivery Service Area**: Take photos with Kiki's flying broom and experience the daily life of a magical girl. - **Spirited Away Bathhouse**: Recreate the scene of Yubaba's bathhouse, allowing visitors to feel the fantastical adventure of Chihiro. Not only is it perfect for photo opportunities, but there are also many interactive facilities and souvenir shops, allowing visitors to take home memories unique to Ghibli. **Location**: Ghibli Park (Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture) Every step in Ghibli Park is a journey through a fairy tale, making dreams come true for all Ghibli fans!

Introducing the must-visit tourist spots in Aichi that everyone knows✍🏻 (All photos are from April 2024) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ To Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture🌳 I visited Witch's Valley → Big Warehouse (13:00 ticket) → Hill of Youth → Mononoke in that order◎ The cat bus in the last photo is super cute🐈🚌 It runs between Dondoko Forest and Mononoke Village💡 I was surprised that it was emptier than I expected. The Big Warehouse wasn't as crowded as it used to be, and I was able to take a quick photo of no people on those stairs🤳🏻 (It was 13:00 on a Saturday, right?) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ✍🏻 ᴛʀɪᴘ ᴛɪᴘs ˊ˗ Tickets for Ghibli Park go on sale from 14:00 on the 10th, two months before entry🎫✨ ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ✍🏻 ɪɴғᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (As of October 2024) Ghibli Park 📍Address｜1533-1 Ibarakamawari, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture 🚐Parking｜Available ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ #Domestic travel #Aichi tourism #Aichi trip #trip domestic travel

It is a forest park that is completely immersed in the world created by Studio Ghibli, very dreamy and beautiful. The expansive park features five areas: "Ghibli's Grand Warehouse," "Hill of Youth," "Dondoko Forest," "Mononoke Village," and "Valley of Witches." It's impossible to explore everything in just one day! Next time, I will definitely buy a two-day pass to thoroughly explore every corner!!! I love it so much.

It takes about 50 minutes by car from Nagoya to Ghibli Park, and the transportation is straightforward. Ghibli tickets are relatively difficult to purchase and must be bought three months in advance, and they are non-refundable. Be sure to confirm the date and time before purchasing. The large warehouse is worth visiting again and again, but it gets very crowded. It's best to enter as soon as the park opens; otherwise, you'll have to queue up to take photos at many attractions.

💛FourSeason's Philosophy 💛No matter the season, you should travel and experience the beauty of the world 🧡When in Nagoya, you must visit 🧡The park facilities of the world of Studio Ghibli works, 'Ghibli Park,' are located in the Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park 💛'Ghibli Park' consists of 5 areas, with the first batch opening in November 2022, including 'Ghibli's Grand Warehouse,' 'Hill of Youth,' and 'Dondoko Forest' 🧡Tickets are reservation-based for specific dates and times. No tickets are sold at the attractions 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 📍Address: 〒480-1342 1533-1 Ibaragabayashi, Nagakute City, Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park 🚇Ghibli Park does not have a dedicated parking lot, so please use public transportation to visit. 【Train】 Take the Higashiyama Line from Nagoya Station ↓(28 minutes) Get off at Fujigaoka Station ↓Transfer to Linimo (5-minute walk) Linimo Fujigaoka Station ↓(13 minutes) Get off at Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park Station 🕰️Business Hours: [Weekdays] 10:00～17:00 ※During school holidays, weekdays are 9:00～17:00 [Weekends and Holidays] 9:00～17:00 ☘️Closed every Tuesday (if it falls on a holiday, closed the next working day) ※Open during school holidays Closed on designated days such as year-end and New Year holidays and maintenance days

Ghibli Park requires an advance reservation two months prior on the official website, with limited-time entry. There are five zones, each a distance apart. You can take the free park bus or the paid Cat Bus, with the main focus being the large warehouse, which is extremely popular for Hayao Miyazaki's cartoon characters. The park is crowded, and once you leave a zone, you cannot re-enter, so pay attention if you want to buy souvenirs. Queuing is necessary for taking photos, but overall, the arrangement is good.

Aichi Prefecture's Ghibli Park has opened its new Witch Valley themed area to the Japanese media, featuring the Ghibli movies Kiki's Delivery Service and Howl's Moving Castle. The park will fully open all five major areas after its grand opening on March 16th. In Witch Valley, visitors can see Kiki's house from Kiki's Delivery Service and the Gutiokipanja bakery, where they can buy Aichi Prefecture's famous Uirō cake infused with Angel's Bell and other breads and sweets. In addition to the moving castle from Howl's Moving Castle and Hajjer's hat shop selling original merchandise, there is also the Witch's House from Earwig and the Witch and Howl's Castle where visitors can take photos. Performances will take place several times an hour at Howl's Castle, where the castle will move and emit smoke, and visitors can also enter to see the perfectly restored character rooms. The park's amusement rides will feature a carousel decorated with vehicles from Ghibli works and a flying amusement ride created from the flying machines that appeared in the films.

#globaltravel Studio Ghibli teamed up with Aichi Prefectural Government . Converting the 2005 Universal Expo site "Love Earth Expo Memorial Park" into "Ghibliland" Create a theme amusement park covering an area of ​​7.1 hectares The first pilgrimage of iron fans is the "Ghibli Grand Warehouse"! Ghibli Grand Warehouse Park gathered Check-in scenes from several classic Ghibli animations Inside you will find the stairs of the "Street of God" from "Thousand and Thousand" Look up and you'll see the propeller spacecraft from "City in the Sky" There are also surrounding shops, a children’s playground and a coffee shop In my opinion it is a must-visit place in the park The indoor space is not affected even in unstable weather However the popularity of the majority requires a queue The arrangement should allow more time to stay in the park Also note how Ghibli Park tickets are purchased There are currently 3 categories of tickets Entry at a specified time is required Each has its own entry regulations Tickets for 3 months go on sale from 14:00 on the 10th of each month traffic There are two types of transportation from Nagoya Station to Ghibli Park Subway Toyama Line to "Fujika Station" ➡️ Change to Aichi Expressway - Eastern Hills Line and take the maglev train Linimo to "Ai Earth Expo Memorial Park Station". 📍Ghibli Park Address: 1533-1 Ibarakima B, Nagaute, Aichi, Japan (Ai Earth Expo Memorial Park) Business Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Closed on Tuesday, closed on Tuesday if a holiday occurs on Wednesday) #JapanTravel

Dondoko Forest in Ghibli Park is a Totoro area! ⁡ There's a Totoro object and Satsuki and Mei's house🏠 ⁡ The Totoro object is at the top of the stairs, and children can go inside Totoro💓 ⁡ Then we went to Satsuki and Mei's house, which we were looking forward to🫶 ⁡ The details are very elaborate, and you can open all the drawers in the house🥺 ⁡ The clothes in the dresser had a slightly old smell, and there were seasonings in the kitchen drawers, postcards and pens on the desk, and I wanted to open them all✒️ ⁡ The well actually had water coming out, and I felt like I was in the world of the movie🎞️ #NagoyaTourism #GhibliPark #GhibliWorld

#2024wish #japan #nagoya This is the Ghibli Park theme park in Nagakute, Aichi, Japan. It is not like USJ or Disneyland which have rides, this is more like a museum where you get to see Ghibli scenes come to life. The nearest station is Aichikyuhaku Kinenkoen Station. There are also limited meitetsu buses from Nagoya station to the Park. It is a must go for Ghibli fans. It is just so surreal and magical to see the sets. You can even see Totoro behind a bar table. So cute! There is also limited edition short Ghibli films for us to watch in a theatre. It changes seasonally. It was a really nice experience over there. I wish to visit the Ghibli museum in 2024

#besttrip2023 You can get to Ghibli Park from Nagoya by bus or train! From Nagoya Station Take the Higashiyama Subway Line to Fujigaoka Station Take the Linimo to Aichi Expo Memorial Park Station It takes about an hour⏰ Dondoko Mori, where Satsuki and Mei's house is located, can be reached by bus or on foot from the Ghibli Warehouse, but walking on a hot day is tough, so I recommend taking the bus! The bus was crowded with many passengers, but it was quite close to Dondoko Mori, so I recommend it for those who are tired of walking✨ After getting off the bus, it's a short walk to the Dondoko Mori area I was impressed that Satsuki and Mei's house was exactly the same as in the anime!! You can even open the drawers They paid attention to the small details You can get to the area where the big Totoro is by stairs or a slope Tickets are by reservation only, so if you want to go inside the house, please make a reservation You can take photos of the exterior without a ticket Opening hours Weekdays 10:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00-17:00 Closed on Tuesdays #NagoyaTrip #GhibliPark

#freehotelstay This is the Ghibli Park situated in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. It is built on and within the grounds of Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park). You can either take a train to Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen station or take a Meitetsu shuttle bus from Nagoya station to Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. Unfortunately, these are not included in the JR Pass. Although they call it a themed park, it is more like a museum. You get to take lots of Ghibli scenes and see how they are created. I really liked it.

#Japan Summer Travel A new Ghibli theme park opened in Nagoya last year! It is all based on the story of the movie, many familiar buildings and gardens. The park is located in Love • Earth Expo Memorial Park There are three major areas: the Hill of Youth, the Ghibli Grand Warehouse and the Dynamic Power Forest. We are there by car, there is a huge parking lot, but you can also take the subway Higashiyama Line from Nagoya Station to Fujioka Station, then transfer to Linimo (Aichi Express Transportation Eastern Hills Line) to Ai•Earthbo Memorial Park Station. Tickets have to be bought online in advance. Foreign countries can only buy Ghibli Grand Warehouse! There are many Ghibli works in the warehouse, and I didn't expect that it can take more than 2 hours to check in, such as "City in the Sky": robots and ruined gardens, "Thousand and Away": in addition to the scene where Grandma Tom works , and there is a scene of Heavy Chihiro and the Faceless Man sitting side by side on a tram There is also a Cafe, we have specifically tried milk and red bean buns 😋 #Japan #Notes Inspiration #Japan Travel #Japan Travel #The World of Hayao Miyazaki and Ghibli #Travel Strategy

Take the tube and transit to another tube which you can’t use the day pass. This commemorative park is big and clean. There are some plagues at the entrance to record the history of this park and a convenience store - Lawson with souvenirs sold. Also there is a souvenir shop opposite to it, selling characters like Moonmin and his friends. A free museum showcasing the expo at 2005 is worthy to be visited, but the way to get in isn’t very clearly stated

#AichiTrip [How to get there] Take the Tobu Kyuryo Line Linimo and get off at "Aichi Expo Memorial Park Station" This park expresses the world of Studio Ghibli! "Ghibli's Big Warehouse", "Hill of Youth", "Dondoko Forest" "Ghibli's Big Warehouse" is an indoor facility filled with exhibits from Ghibli works, from big to small! From robot soldiers and cat buses to soft objects sized for children, to hard exhibits that let you learn about the secrets of the works, there's plenty to enjoy! "Hill of Youth" is home to "Earth Shop", which appeared in "Whisper of the Heart"! Behind "Satsuki and Mei's House" in "Dondoko Forest" is "Dondoko-do", which watches over Ghibli Park! #777

#wecreate Opened in Nov 2022, Ghibli Park is located within the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagoya. Currently, only Ghibli's Grand Warehouse is open to foreigners, and one has to queue up online a few months in advance to purchase the tickets. The Ghibli's Grand Warehouse is an indoor attraction featuring all from past Studio Ghibli movies such as Spirited Away, Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Ponyo and more... There are a lot of photo spots you can take photos with, as well as seasonal short original movie you can watch, exhibits, souvenirs for purchase and even children's play area. It's a great experience for Studio Ghibli fans.

The Toyota Automobile Museum in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, opened in 1989 as part of the Toyota Motor Corporation 50th anniversary project, and displays about 120 cars manufactured by world-famous automakers, tracing their history. Many of the cars are preserved in working order, and you can see them driving around at events. There is also a restaurant on-site, and curry is a specialty of the museum. 📌 Toyota Automobile Museum 📌 41-100 Yokomichi, Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, 480-1131 📌 Closed on Mondays and during the New Year holidays 📌 Popularity ★★☆☆☆ #Domestic travel #Aichi Prefecture #Aichi #Nagakute #Car #Toyota Automobile Museum #Museum #Toyota

The Ghibli Park in Nagoya, which opened last November 🤩, was so popular that several months' worth of lottery and first-come-first-served tickets were sold out! 😱 Moreover, foreigners found it difficult to purchase tickets because they had to provide a Japanese address and phone number. 🥲 When I checked in December, all tickets were sold out until March. However, I was able to visit by purchasing a package that included a hotel and Ghibli Park tickets. 🙂🙂 We visited the largest and most famous "Ghibli's Treasure Trove," which had many photo spots that recreated famous scenes from Ghibli animations and sets that made us feel like we were in the actual animation! It was really enjoyable! 😍 Although Ghibli Park is a theme park, you can still enjoy the park without a ticket. There are many animation-related sculptures and exhibits throughout the park, so it's fun to explore. 😁 If you're a fan of Ghibli, you can still have a great time walking around the park even without a ticket! 📍Ghibli Park ジブリパーク Located at 乙1533-1 内 Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park), Ibaragabasama, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan. #JapanTravel #HotSpot

Ghibli Park just opened in November last year. As a Ghibli fan, I must go and see it🥳 Transportation strategy: Take the subway from Nagoya Station to the Maglev Train to the Earth Expo Memorial Park Must-see attractions: When you enter the entrance and turn left, you will see the central exhibition room. There are many scenes from the movie. You must go immediately, otherwise there will be a lot of people lining up and you will have to wait for a long time! Must-eat food: When you come to the park, you must try the red bean sandwich from "The Wind Rises"!

As a fan of Hayao Miyazaki's animations, Ghibli Park is a must-visit. Although it was a pity that I couldn't get tickets for all three parks, I was able to enter the Ghibli warehouse area and carefully experience the memories of each scene. In addition to the inherent exhibitions in the venue, there is also an area full of Ponyo's ocean feeling, echoing the jellyfish image of Ponyo's mother. On the ceiling of the women's restroom, there are different styles of jellyfish swimming in the sea above each cubicle, and the water ripple lights are really beautiful. I wonder if you have discovered this hidden art installation? Don’t forget to look up when you go to Ghibli. #Valentine's Day Places #Ghibli #Japan Travel #Japan #Nagoya

In the Ghibli Warehouse park, you will see scenes related to the famous Miyazaki Hayao animation, The Hidden Girl (千と千亿の神隠し). Compared to the Borrower Girl, the scenery is relatively scattered. At the beginning, you enter the famous animation scene area. You can see the uncle collecting tickets on the tram and the famous scene of the faceless man sitting on the tram. In the park, there is a "South Street" similar to the style of Shenyin Girls' Cafeteria Street. In addition, there is a special one with " "Tang'qi" shows the scene of signing a contract in Granny Tang's office. Other famous scenes, such as the parents turning into pigs, the ingredients in the cafeteria street, the food eaten by Chihiro, etc., are not allowed to be photographed, waiting for you to experience it. #日本FreeTravel #Japan #Nagoya #Ghibli #Miyazaki Hayao #神hidden girl

Although Ghibli Park is located in Nagoya, there is still a long way to reach Ghibli Park from the city. The park is located in the "Love Earth Expo Memorial Park". Take the Higashiyama Line from Nagoya Subway Station and arrive at the terminal. After Fujigaoka Station, transfer to the maglev train to "Love Earth Expo Memorial Park Station". The maglev train is driverless and has a see-through design at the front and rear of the train. The view is broad and special. Along the way, you will see the Toyota Museum and the oversized Ferris wheel. After arriving at Love Earth Station, you will see more Ghibli animations to greet you~ #JapanTravel #JapanFreeTravel #Transportation #Nagoya

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Getting There - take the Higashimaya Line from Nagoya Station to Fujigaoka Station then change to the Linimo till the Ai-Chikyuhaku-Kinen-Koen Station and take a nice walk into the Expo. Attractions - Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park Hotels - none Food & Restaurants - some cafes/restaurants around but very limited choices. it’s a big area so do expect a lot of walking even to find food. Shopping - not many shopping, just souvenir shops selling some Totoro memorabilia and normal souvenir trinkets. Ticket - can be purchased at Family Mart’s kiosk machine. it does seem a little inconvenient to get to but it really worth the trip! we spent half a day there, the travel is quite a journey but you do have a nice view along the way plus the Linimo line is really cool! the very first and only magnetic line/train in the world, you can’t even feel it turn at the bends and it’s known to let you walk without swaying or falling! we tried it and it was so mind blowing, plus it was so smooth we fell asleep easily on the way back LOL the expo is HUGE, we almost got lost walking in but the view was so amazing that it didn’t matter where we were walking. there is a water park there too but it was closed when we went cause it was winter. there is also a tram to take if you don’t want to walk much and it brings you around the whole expo. the house itself needs tickets purchased earlier as it is a tour house exhibition/attraction. you get to see little Easter eggs from the movie, and even have a “find the object” game. tour guide will explain everything and is very friendly, even help us take pictures. you get more than enough time to look around, take lots of photos and play the game. 100% recommend visiting if you ever get the chance. especially if you are an avid fan of Studio Ghibli :) #wintergetaway #japan #studioghibli

Finally stepping into the Ghibli Park in Nagoya, it is really as dreamy as walking into a Hayao Miyazaki animation! As soon as you enter the door, you will be attracted by the "Youth Hill" area. The scenes of Howl's Moving Castle and Castle in the Sky are super restored, and you can take masterpiece photos in every corner! Walking into the "Ghibli Warehouse", the full exhibition area is dazzling, including the bathhouse of Spirited Away, the big Totoro in the Totoro Forest, and you can also see the animation production manuscripts and secret props. Fans will definitely scream! The biggest surprise was the "Witch Valley", the Kiki's Delivery Service scene that was perfect for checking in. I was so excited to see Kiki's room and her flying broom, it really seemed like I could see Kiki flying out in the next second! There is also a special limited edition peripheral merchandise area, from Totoro dolls, no-face man cups to Hall's accessories, which will completely break your wallet and you will want to take every one of them home! There are many hidden photo spots in the park, such as the cat bus you can ride on, and Xiaomei and Xiaoyue’s home, which is full of details and really feels like walking into an animation. The overall park is not too big, but each area is full of surprises, and you can spend a whole day strolling around. If you are a Ghibli fan, this is definitely the place where your dream comes true! It is a great place for both adults and children to take photos, enjoy delicious food and make memories all at once! 💞Reason for recommendation: You will regret it if you don’t go! #Nagoya #GhibliPark