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Ghibli Park

Aichi Prefecture · Japan

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After arriving at Ghibli Park, enjoy your time on your own in the park. There is a designated entry time for Ghibli's Grand Warehouse. Admission time is 10:00-10:59. On your visit, please be sure to bring the voucher provided on the day as well as your passport. Please be careful as entry will not be allowed for those who arrive past the specified time and those who forget to bring their voucher and passport. Please enjoy the bento box meal inside the Expo 2005 Commemorative Park on your own. Depending on road conditions, the meal may also be enjoyed while on board.

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Ghibli Park, a theme park unlike any other in the world. Located in the Expo 2005 Commemorative Park near Nagoya, Ghibli Park is not a place of rollercoasters or high-speed attractions. …

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  2. 2Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse: The Heart of the Park

    Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse is the largest and most dense area of the park. Housed within a repurposed indoor swimming pool building, it is a vibrant, colorful maze filled with exhibitions, shops, and a small theater. …

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  3. 3The Valley of Witches: Magic and Craft

    The Valley of Witches is the newest and perhaps most architecturally stunning area of Ghibli Park. Inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Earwig and the Witch, it features a fusion of European-style…

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  4. 4Dondoko Forest: The Totoro Connection

    To reach Dondoko Forest, you must walk about twenty minutes from the Grand Warehouse through a beautiful wooded area, which helps set the mood for the world of My Neighbor Totoro. The highlight of this area is Satsuki and Mei’s…

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  5. 5Hill of Youth: Whisper of the Heart

    The Hill of Youth is the first area you encounter upon entering the park, marked by the stunning 'Elevator Tower' that blends nineteenth-century steampunk aesthetics with Ghibli’s unique style. The primary attraction here is the…

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  6. 6Mononoke Village: The Industrial Frontier

    Mononoke Village is inspired by the 'Emishi' and 'Tatara-ba' (Iron Town) settings of Princess Mononoke. This area has a more rugged, industrial feel than the other parts of the park. …

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  7. 7Ghibli Culinary Experiences

    Dining at Ghibli Park is an extension of the immersive experience. In the Grand Warehouse, you will find the 'Transcontinental Flight Cafe,' which offers a variety of sandwiches and pizzas. …

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our journey through Ghibli Park, we are left with a deep appreciation for the vision of Studio Ghibli and the Miyazaki family. This park is a testament to the idea that a theme park can be a place of quiet wonder…

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What is Ghibli Park?

Ghibli Park is a place in Aichi Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationAichi Prefecture · Japan
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates34.9683, 137.0733
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