Ghibli Museum ジブリ美術館
Visiting Ghibli Museum today
- What it is: Studio Ghibli's small museum at the edge of Inokashira Park, with animation exhibits, a short film shown only here, and a rooftop robot soldier.
- Getting there: About 20 minutes from Shinjuku to Mitaka Station on the JR Chuo Line, then a 15-minute walk from the south exit. A community bus also runs (adults ¥230).
- Hours: 10:00–18:00. Entry is at the reserved time, with no set exit time. Check the online calendar for closed days.
- Admission: Ages 19+ ¥1,000; 13–18 ¥700; 7–12 ¥400; 4–6 ¥100; 3 and under free. Advance reservation only.
- Tip: No tickets are sold at the museum. Each month's tickets go on sale at 10:00 JST on the 10th of the month before, through Lawson Ticket (English site), and sell out fast.
Best timeGood any time of yearInokashira Park nearby is lovely in cherry-blossom and autumn-leaf seasons
Checked against: Ghibli Museum, Mitaka – Tickets (official) · Ghibli Museum, Mitaka – Hours and Directions (official). Check opening times and prices before you go.
Ghibli Museum on Shibuya246
We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.