Ghibli Museum Mitaka Guided Visit with Entry Ticket Tokyo

The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka

The Ghibli Museum, designed under the direction of Hayao Miyazaki, opened in 2001 in Mitaka, a western suburb of Tokyo beside Inokashira Park. It is not a traditional art museum but a playful, maze-like building where the imagination behind Studio Ghibli's films comes to life. If you are searching for Ghibli Museum tickets, you will know that entry is limited and sells out quickly.

Our experience arranges the ticket for you and adds a local guide who explains the exhibits and the animation process, which is especially useful for first-time visitors because the layout is deliberately confusing and rich in surprises.

Original artwork, animation rooms and the short film

Inside you find rooms of original drawings, background paintings and displays that show how animation is made frame by frame. Many exhibits are hands-on, and there are small details for children to discover, such as tiny doors and secret corners.

The theatre shows an exclusive short film that can be seen only at the museum and changes over time, so each visit can be different. Photography inside the museum is not allowed, which helps keep the space calm, magical and free from phones held up in every room, and lets you simply look.

The rooftop garden, cafe and shop

On the roof you can meet the giant Robot Soldier from Castle in the Sky, surrounded by greenery, and take photographs outside. The museum also has a cafe with themed items and a shop selling limited-edition merchandise available only at the museum. Personal spending there is not included.

Plan a little time to explore at your own pace after the guided part, going back to any room you enjoyed. It is a peaceful place, so allow extra time if you like to linger in the garden or browse the shop shelves.

How the booking works and how to get there

Tickets are extremely limited, so we arrange your ticket after you book; we cannot guarantee it at the time of booking. If tickets are unavailable, we offer alternative dates or a full refund. The exact entry time is confirmed later, so book only if you are available at any time within the slot you choose. Please give your full name exactly as shown on your passport, and once issued, tickets are non-refundable and cannot be changed.

Many visitors ask how to get to the Ghibli Museum: take the train to Mitaka station, then walk for around fifteen minutes or use the community bus. Morning entries are typically between ten and noon and afternoon entries from one to four o'clock, Japan time. As this is a group visit, the ticket may be issued in the name of a group representative.