We were excited to visit and we are still excited after visit. So much nostalgia and they put all their effort in the museum. Must visit place in Japan. Not expensive, and if youare into Ghibli, you will enjoy it. Better to have translator service so that you will get more details on each piece in the musuem.

What an amazing place to visit , lucky to secure tickets and was a memorable experience . Photos of outside of the building , no photos inside . Great merchandise shop available return bus to train station was handy also

Getting a ticket was a pain but the effort was worth it. There's something magical about the museum and a lot of things to discover. For Ghibli Fans this is paradise. It was quite crowded though. If you have some spare time before or after your museum visit, take a stroll in nearby Inokashira Park.

As a devoted fan of numerous Studio Ghibli movies, I was absolutely blown away by this museum. To put it simply, it's nothing short of incredible. Roaming through the museum creates an otherworldly experience, with each display and room beautifully maintained, featuring exhibits detailing the creation of many beloved films. Despite its popularity, the museum wasn't overly crowded, except for the movie area and the gift shop. While the food options weren't extensive, they were remarkably delicious and reasonably priced. The cuisine boasted quality and well-crafted flavors. Similarly, the souvenirs didn't break the bank, appearing considerably more affordable than those at the Studio Ghibli store in Tokyo. Priced at just 1000 yen per person at the time of booking, this is an absolute steal for what you get. Although it's a bit of a journey from Tokyo, the experience is well worth the time and effort. I am excited to come back on a future trip to Japan.

With regard to buying tickets on the Lawson English site where we had a positive experience. I logged on 10/11/2023. At 10am there was 3,200 ahead of me in the queue. Within the hour I had our tickets for our December 2023 trip. I guess we were lucky and it probably helped that being Western Australia we are only an hour behind Japan. I was got the tickets my Android phone and used Australian CC to pay. I can't recall if I had a VPN set to Tokyo. Other than the stress of watching the little person march across the screen it all worked well. It is noted that your place in the queue appears to be random. My partner joined at the sametime and she was a several thousand places behind. My iPhone was similar and my Windows laptop was around 10,000 places behind. As you get closer to the front of the queue the speed of the queue picks up with the little person animation walking a lot quicker. I suspect others like us had more than one device going and then logged out once the tix were secured. Six weeks later on Christmas Day 2023 we finally visited. A one word review is 'wow'. Make sure that you have printed copies of your tickets and the Id of the 'group leader'. The line for our 2pm session moved very quickly. There are free lockers for bags and coats. Inside is a magical experience. The first room is a hands on/ interactive demonstration of animation theory and techniques. Other rooms show concept art of the current Ghibli movie and an insight of the creative processes that go into the inspiration and creation of the movies. The roof includes the iconic robot to pose with. Included with the entry ticket is an exclusive short film. I really enjoyed the little details such as the way emergency equipment such as Exit through the giftshop. NB: Photography inside the museum other than on the roof is not allowed. It took us just over two hours to visit the museum. It was very much worth it making the journey to the museum. It is about half an hour train ride from Shinjuku. There is a shuttle bus from Mitaka station that only takes five minutes, or it is a 15 min walk.

Amazing experience. The entire museum, exterior landscapes and interior design, was well thought out and executed. If you're a Ghibli fan, Totoro fan, fan of Miyazaki, you will visit the museum regardless.

My partner absolutely loved this experience. I personally have only seen a couple of Ghibli movies, so I found it fun but a little boring. That being said, the museum is incredibly well set up and has a number of whimsical elements, which were really fun. Definitely an experience worth seeing if you love Ghibli!

Amazing experience of watching the Ghibli short in the theatre and exploring the whimsical museum. However, the exhibits were fairly sparse with information and you're not allowed to take photos inside the museum. You can take photos on the roof with the castle in the sky robot.

Second time visiting and still loved it. The admission ticket were sold out within hour on the release date but we managed to get our Japanese friend to buy from Lawson. The admisson time cannot be changed at the entrance and we took a walk in the nearby park. The staff were polite and friendly in handling the visitors into the museum. No photograping is allowed while inside the museum. I finally managed to catch the short movie which is a sweet show on the wrestling rats. Visitors will walk pass the artist's work and working station and get to touch their exhibits. I find that there are too little merchandise for sale at the gift shops. There is a restaurant and cafe at the exit of the musueum and lovely to have some flowers displayed at these areas.

Our visit to the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo on a beautiful Thursday afternoon in early June was a unique and enchanting experience. Despite the large crowd, the museum's layout ensured we never felt cramped or squeezed, with so much to see and do at every turn. As fans of Studio Ghibli movies, we were delighted by the immersive exhibits and intricate details. The experience was worth every minute of planning and waiting, leaving us with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. A must-visit for any Ghibli enthusiast!