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Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

ChildrenArtOpen until 6pmFrom £1000JR Mitaka Station (Chuo Line)

Designed by Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki himself as a deliberately maze-like "museum you get lost in," this Mitaka building near Inokashira Park has no fixed route and rotates its own layout regularly. Highlights include the "Where a Film Is Born" rooms recreating an animator's studio, the Saturn Theater screening an original short film unavailable anywhere else, the ground-floor Cat Bus for children, and a five-metre Robot Soldier from Castle in the Sky guarding the rooftop garden. Tickets must be bought in advance for a specific date and time slot — none are sold at the door.

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Getting there

1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan

Nearest station: JR Mitaka Station (Chuo Line), Kichijoji Station

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Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
TueClosed
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From £1000

700 JPY ages 13-18, 400 JPY ages 7-12, 100 JPY ages 4-6, free under 4. Advance-ticket only, by specific entry date and time — none sold at the museum. Tickets released on Lawson Ticket at 10am JST on the 10th of the preceding month.

Nearby

Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery

Art122 min walk

Japan Folk Crafts Museum

Design126 min walk

SOMPO Museum of Art

Art136 min walk

Ōta Memorial Museum of Art

Art149 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Ghibli Museum, Mitaka cost?
Standard adult admission to Ghibli Museum, Mitaka is £1000. 700 JPY ages 13-18, 400 JPY ages 7-12, 100 JPY ages 4-6, free under 4. Advance-ticket only, by specific entry date and time — none sold at the museum. Tickets released on Lawson Ticket at 10am JST on the 10th of the preceding month.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Ghibli Museum, Mitaka?
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka is open 10:00-18:00. Widely reported as closed Tuesdays (not stated on the official English site — verify on the museum calendar). Occasional early closures for maintenance are announced on the site's Notice page.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Ghibli Museum, Mitaka?
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka is located at 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan, in the Inokashira Park, Mitaka area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are JR Mitaka Station (Chuo Line), Kichijoji Station.
What can I see at Ghibli Museum, Mitaka?
Hayao Miyazaki's whimsical, storybook museum in Mitaka — advance-ticket-only, with a rooftop Robot Soldier and an original Ghibli short film. Current highlights include Rooftop Garden: Robot Soldier, The Studio of Yuriko Yamawaki: Treasure from an Artist's Clutter, Where a Film Is Born.
Do I need to book Ghibli Museum, Mitaka in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Ghibli Museum, Mitaka?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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