Ghibli Park
Address
Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1342, Japan
Country
japan
Website
https://ghibli-park.jp/en/Opening Hours
WednesdayβMonday (closed Tuesdays); 10:00β17:00 (Grand Warehouse open until 20:00)
Popularity
**πΏ World's Only Official Studio Ghibli Park | Aichi's Cultural Gem** - **Opened 2022** β The first and only Studio Ghibli official theme park on Earth - **Advance reservation required** β Tickets sell out months ahead - **Five themed areas** covering beloved films from Totoro to Spirited Away - **Growing park** with additional areas continuing to open - **Philosophy of wonder** β Immersive discovery rather than rides
Step Inside the World of Studio Ghibli
Ghibli Park is the world's first official Studio Ghibli theme park, opened in November 2022 within the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park) in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture. Rather than traditional thrill rides, the park is designed as an immersive walkthrough experience that brings the beloved films of Hayao Miyazaki to life through extraordinary attention to detail.
πΏ Five Themed Areas
- Ghibli's Grand Warehouse β An enormous indoor facility with recreations of scenes from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, and more
- Hill of Youth β Inspired by The Cat Returns and Whisper of the Heart, with the iconic antique shop and Baron's mansion
- Dondoko Forest β A Totoro wonderland with Satsuki and Mei's House from My Neighbor Totoro, reconstructed in full detail
- Valley of Witches β Dedicated to Kiki's Delivery Service and Howl's Moving Castle
- Mononoke's Village β The world of Princess Mononoke and Nausicaa
π¬ The Ghibli Philosophy
Unlike typical theme parks, Ghibli Park embraces a philosophy of discovery and wonder rather than rides and spectacle. Visitors explore at their own pace, stumbling upon hidden details, whimsical sculptures, and recreated film locations throughout the forested park.
π± Dining & Shopping
- Themed cafes serving food inspired by meals in Ghibli films
- Exclusive Ghibli merchandise available only at the park
- Spirited Away inspired restaurant experiences
π Why Visit
- The only official Studio Ghibli park in the world
- Extraordinary immersive detail for fans of the films
- Peaceful, nature-forward experience unlike any other theme park
- Reservation required β Book months in advance
- New areas still opening as the park continues to expand