In spite of being one of the best rated Tokyo museums it is very tricky to obtain entrance tickets. All admission to the Ghibli Museum, is by advance reservation only and no tickets are sold at the museum… fortunately there is almost nothing impossible for Fleewinter!
For the anime fans we have two day tour options that include the visit to the famous Ghibli Museum. Immerse yourself in such an imaginative world full of art and fantasy!
OPTION 1 :
Ghibli Museum for everyone
The Ghibli Museum is the animation and art museum of Miyazaki Hayao’s Studio Ghibli, one of Japan’s most famous animation studios. They have produced many feature length films with worldwide distribution such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. Located in Mitaka, just outside of central Tokyo, the museum is a must-see for fans of the films. The museum itself is whimsically designed in the distinct style of the studio’s films, and many of their famous characters are there, including a life-sized robot from Castle in the Sky on the rooftop garden. The first floor of the museum exhibits the history and techniques of animation and has as a small theater which shows short movies by Studio Ghibli that are exclusive to the museum and are rotated monthly. The second floor houses special temporary exhibitions. The museum further has a cafe, children’s play area, a rooftop garden and a gift shop.
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and you’ll be using the public transport to the museum. Private car option upon request.
Duration: 4 hours
*Note: We can only give final confirmation of this tour on the 10th of the month preceding the date of the tour, when museum tickets go on sale.
OPTION 2 :
Ghibli Museum & Nakano Broadway family tour
The Ghibli Museum is the animation and art museum of Miyazaki Hayao’s Studio Ghibli, one of Japan’s most famous animation studios. They have produced many feature length films with worldwide distribution such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. Located in Mitaka, just outside of central Tokyo, the museum is a must-see for fans of the films. The museum itself is whimsically designed in the distinct style of the studio’s films, and many of their famous characters are there, including a life-sized robot from Castle in the Sky on the rooftop garden. The first floor of the museum exhibits the history and techniques of animation and has as a small theater which shows short movies by Studio Ghibli that are exclusive to the museum and are rotated monthly. The second floor houses special temporary exhibitions. The museum further has a cafe, children’s play area, a rooftop garden and a gift shop.
In the afternoon visit nearby Nakano, which has now surpassed Akihabara as the mecca for the anime and manga otaku (fans). Visit Nakano Broadway, a shopping complex overflowing with new and used comics and memorabilia from all ages and categories of Japanese pop culture.
Your guide will pick you up from the hotel and you’ll be using the public transport to the museum. Private car option upon request.
Duration: 8 hours
*Note: We can only give final confirmation of this tour on the 10th of the month preceding the date of the tour, when museum tickets go on sale.
