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Fun-filled Ghibli Park and Nagoya Plan
Ghibli Park consists of five areas representing the world of Studio Ghibli and offering unique experiences. Take a trip into the park knowing a relaxing stay awaits you at nearby hotels.
We've broken down the easiest ways to get there via the Sakae area and Nagoya Station area as well as the best hotels to get a sense of the overall Nagoya area. Plus, we have model courses with historical Nagoya sightseeing spots, nightscapes, and foodie-fun locations perfect for good ol' sightseeing, family vacations, girls trips, and more. See it all, from Ghibli Park to Nagoya's best tourism treats!
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So, just what is Ghibli Park?
Ghibli Park came together in different phases with the Hill of Youth, Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, and Dondoko Forest opening during the first phase on November 1, 2022. Mononoke Village next opened on November 1, 2023 with the Valley of Witches opening on March 16, 2024, completing the second phase and letting the public enjoy five areas.
The park blends in seamlessly with the surrounding, lush nature, letting you experience and walk through the worlds of Studio Ghibli's productions using your own two feet.
Directions
First, after arriving at Nagoya Station, look for the Higashiyama Line on the subway. You can also take a convenient, direct bus from Meitetsu Bus Center near Nagoya Station or Chubu Centrair International Airport.
By train
Approx. 1 hr. from Nagoya Station and JPY 670 one-way
↓ (28 min.)
Fujigaoka Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line
↓ Change trains for the Linimo (5-min. walk)
Board the Linimo at Fujigaoka Station bound for Yakusa
↓ (13 min.)
Just outside the Linimo's Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station
By bus
Approx. 40 min. from Meitetsu Bus Center near Nagoya Station and JPY 1,200 one-way
Approx. 80 min. from Chubu Centrair International Airport and JPY 2,000 one-way
Time tables and prices are available on the official site.
Official Meitetsu Bus site's Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Ghibli Park) details page (Click "English" on the upper right.)
By car
Ghibli Park does not have its own parking lot. Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park does offer parking, but public transportation is recommended as the lot can fill up. Check the official site if coming by car.
Official Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park) site's Access and Parking page (Click the Google Translate button at the top for a rough translation.)
Ticket purchase guide
1. Decide the date and time as well as the areas of the park you plan to visit
• Hours: 10:00 am–5:00 pm on weekdays / 9:00 am–5:00 pm on weekends and national holidays (Only Ghibli's Grand Warehouse has an assigned entrance time.)
• Closed: Tue
Notes:
• Closed the following weekday should Tue coincide with a national holiday.
• Closed during the end of the year and beginning of the new year as well as other times due to maintenance.
| Ghibli's Grand Warehouse | This area is brimming with all things Ghibli |
|---|---|
| Hill of Youth | This area is closest to the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park's entry, the North Entrance |
| Dondoko Forest | Feel the world of My Neighbor Totoro in this area |
| Mononoke Village | Gaze upon views of a mountain village inspired by Princess Mononoke throughout this area |
| Valley of Witches | This area is inspired by Studio Ghibli's witch-related films |
Boo-Woo Tickets
Purchase tickets online via Boo-Woo Tickets. Membership registration is necessary, but available free of charge, and signing up ahead of time makes for a smoother process.
Boo-Woo Tickets ticket prices page (External link. Japanese only.)
Klook Tickets
Tickets are also available for purchase online with Klook Tickets. Other information on the park itself is available in easy-to-understand English.
Klook Tickets ticket information page (external link)
Loppi machines at Lawson and Mini Stop stores
Ticket purchase is also available at convenience stores. Use the Loppi machine inside to make a purchase.
Explore Ghibli Park's five areas by park bus
East Route
Global Center → Mononoke Village → Valley of the Witches → Ghibli's Grand Warehouse → West Entrance Plaza → Japanese Garden → Dondoko Forest
Official Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park) site's park bus routes and schedules page
Ghibli's Grand Warehouse
This area packs all the wonder of Ghibli into one place. Displays inspired by Ghibli films like Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Arrietty, From up on Poppy Hill, and other films make this warehouse like a grand Ghibli exposition!
A theater showing short animations made by Studio Ghibli as well as three rotating exhibit spaces allow you to fully envelop yourself in the world of Studio Ghibli's films. Should you find yourself a bit tired from your trek around the expansive warehouse, you can take a break at Transcontinental Flight Cafe with menu items a pilot could eat with one hand while flying a transcontinental plane or at Milk Stand Siberi❅An, where you can eat the Siberia sweets appearing in The Wind Rises. And don't forget to get a little shopping for souvenirs done at the Adventurous Flying Squadron, a shop selling all sorts of merchandise related to all the Ghibli feature films as well as original Ghibli Park merchandise.
Closest bus stop: Ghibli's Grand Warehouse
Hill of Youth
The Hill of Youth area lies near the North Entrance of Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park and greets guests as the gateway to the world of Ghibli Park.
The area has a building portraying the World Emporium antique shop from Whisper of the Heart. You can also peak into The Cat Bureau from The Cat Returns.
The Elevator Tower is available for anyone to use without a ticket to Ghibli Park and showcases a characteristic design of a late 19th-century science-fictional world based on that of Castle in the Sky or Howl's Moving Castle.
Closest bus stop: Global Center
Dondoko Forest
Dondoko Forest is surrounded by lush greenery and focuses on My Neighbor Totoro, featuring Satsuki and Mei's House. Walk along the path up the hill behind the house to the peak where you are greeted by the 5-meter-tall wooden Dondoko-do play equipment created in the image of Totoro. The play equipment is built with cedar and cypress from Aichi and allows children twelve years of age and younger to play inside.
Closest bus stop: Dondoko Forest
Mononoke Village
Mononoke Village portrays a traditional Japanese mountain village appearing in the film Princess Mononoke.
At Tatara-ba, created in the image of the film's Iron Town, you can grill your own rural cuisine of gohei mochi skewered rice cakes and experience the culinary culture of Aichi and its surrounding prefectures. You have a choice of walnut miso, soy sauce, a Napolitan (ketchup base) sauce, or other flavors to go on your freshly barbecued gohei mochi. Find characters appearing in the film at an awesome slide made in the image of Lord Okkoto as well as the Demon Spirit structure.
Closest bus stop: Mononoke Village
Valley of Witches
The most expansive of Ghibli Park's five areas is the Valley of Witches and offers visitors a look into the worlds of witches appearing in Studio Ghibli films. Peek into the lives of the witches through their homes, such as Guchokipanya Bakery, where Kiki and her black cat Jiji of Kiki's Delivery Service live; Howl's Castle featured in Howl's Moving Castle; and The House of Witches from Earwig and the Witch.
Take a departure from the everyday as you take in the magic of Ghibli.
Closest bus stop: Valley of Witches
Stay the night in Nagoya after a fun-filled day in Ghibli Park!
Sakae Station and Nagoya Station are especially suited for an easy trip out to the park, but they also make for easy transportation to many of Nagoya's top tourism hot spots. Let us show you just some of the best hotels in the Sakae area and Nagoya Station area to relax after loads of fun and go sightseeing around Nagoya fully recuperated!
Sakae area
LACHIC, the Matsuzakaya Nagoya Location, and other department stores as well as shops line the streets, making for easy shopping. And don't miss the myriad of cafes and restaurants perfect for a rest full of fabulous fare and savory sweets as you shop till you drop.
Another spot you have to check out is the Osu Shopping District, just a 10-minute walk from Sakae Station. Some 1,200 unique, long-standing shops beloved by local Nagoyans call the location their home in this spot perfect for a stroll to take in the sights even if you won't be purchasing anything. Feast on Nagoya Meshi, or Nagoya Cuisine, as you search for the perfect souvenir.
The Sakae area is just bursting with so much charm and good times!
Hot hotels recommended by Visit Nagoya
TIAD, Autograph Collection
An expansive hotel overlooking the greenery of Nagoya's great Hisaya-Odori Park
THE TOWER HOTEL NAGOYA
Stay the night right inside Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, formally known as "Nagoya TV Tower", where 15 rooms await you in the small-scale luxury hotel.
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Nagoya Station area
Commercial establishments like Takashima Gate Tower Mall, KITTE NAGOYA Mall, and Dai Nagoya Building are even connected to Nagoya Station through an underground mall, so you can get your shopping done without ever even having to go outside on rainy days.
And in within walking distance is Noritake Garden, where you can gaze upon Western dish maker Noritake's beautiful ceramic dishes and a gorgeous garden as well as Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and its educational introduction to the history of international phenomenon Toyota. Come take a peek into Nagoya's internationally recognized manufacturing prowess.
Hot hotels recommended by Visit Nagoya
Nikko Style Nagoya
A truly unique hotel with an emphasis on its coffee and music
Nagoya Marriot Associa Hotel
Located directly atop Nagoya Station, you need only drop your luggage off a little early to travel around Nagoya without dragging around suitcases!
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