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Ghibli Museum

1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
+81 570-055777
As featured in Tokyo for young kids
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Mitaka
4.5 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The brainchild of award-winning Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki, this museum includes a theater showing film excerpts, a whimsical...... more » Owner description: The brainchild of award-winning Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki, this museum includes a theater showing film excerpts, a whimsical children's play zone, a rooftop garden, and exhibits related to his movies, including Spirited Away. « less
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Manly, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Well worth while going through the process to visit the Ghibli. Coming from Australia I had to pre-book my tickets & pick the up before leaving Australia. However, it was all worth it & make sure you watch the film showing which is free. At the back of the museum is a lovely park and the walk back to the... More

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Santa Cruz, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

The Ghibli Museum was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. We're two 22-year olds and we had a blast, so I can't imagine what it must be like for a kid. I can't wait to bring my own kids here someday! It was a lot of fun to walk through and see the walls covered with sketches and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

One of my most memorable events of my Japan trip. If you're a fan, you have to see this, see all the studios and you get a free ticket to see a short film. DEFINITELY see this place if you love Ghibli More

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stockholm
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Very enjoyable. Beautiful building and lovely fun feel to the museum. Quite crowded but we were able to see everything. My boyfriend, who is not a fan of the films, found some parts very interesting and as it is a small place wasn't able to get bored. We walked to the museum from the train station through a nice park... More

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new zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

If you love the movies from Studio Ghibli, you will absolutely love this place. Stunning Museum. We bought the tourist tickets before we head off to Japan, so that we can go to any "Session" during the date we selected. (There are 4 sessions each day: 10am, 12pm 2pm and 4pm). If you purchase the ticket in Japan, you would... More

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Vantaa, Finland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Since many people already wrote what you can see then I will concentrate my negative feelings. Although there is a limited amount of tickets available for purchase I still felt the building very very crowded. It would have been more fun and much more cosy with less people inside... Maybe because it was a rainy day. In the shop I... More

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Kirkcaldy
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This is a beautiful museum. Taking you through the processes and styles of animation. A glimpse of Miyazaki's studio and sketches. A viewing of a short film, which I believe are quite exclusive to the museum. The building itself is very fun and interesting with spiral stair cases and little nooks. The shop was packed but full of nice items... More

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Tokai, Japan
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

My lower rating is only to warn non-fans that this might be a huge detour for very little, when there is so much more to see in Tokyo. Even as a non-fan I enjoyed it, but I live in Japan and could afford the time it took to make this detour. DON'T GO WITHOUT A TICKET. You must buy your... More

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Ankara, Turkey
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

We practically travelled far to visit this museum - from Turkey to Japan and from one Lawson to another! It really took us repetitive visits to get the ticket, which is really difficult to get. My advice is to get the ticket as soon as you arrive in Japan, as we could only find tickets for 16:00 in the afternoon... More

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Manila, Philippines
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

The word 'museum' does not do the place justice. Being there is like being transported in another world - a world of gods and spirits and nature and beauty. Everything there is beautiful. Every detail is mesmerizing. It is a place that Ghibli fans would definitely tremendously enjoy, and likewise a great place to discover by baby Ghibli fans. It... More

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