The Japanese animation film studio known for titles like My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke has finally come to life.
Ghibli Park, the real-world counterpart of Studio Ghibli, officially opened to the public in November 2022.
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This dedicated theme park represents the world of Studio Ghibli, including its lineup of critically acclaimed films since 1985.
The park’s first phase has formally launched to include “Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse,” “Hill of Youth,” and “Dondoko Forest.”
Meanwhile, upcoming locations include the Valley of Witches and Mononoke Village.
Developers will continue to build Ghibli Park “with close consultation with the surrounding forest” on and within the grounds of Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park (Moricoro Park).
“There are no big attractions or rides in Ghibli Park. Take a stroll, feel the wind, and discover the wonders,” the park’s website describes.
Ghibli Park is located within Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park 1533-1 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute, Aichi. For more information visit Ghibli-Park.jp or Ghibli Park’s social media pages (@ghibliparkjp).
Banner Photo by Ghibli Park via Twitter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghibli Park, the real-world counterpart of Studio Ghibli, officially opened to the public in November 2022. The dedicated theme park represents the world of Studio Ghibli, including its critically acclaimed film lineup since 1985.
Ghibli Park’s first phase, which formally launched in November 2022, includes three areas: Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, and Dondoko Forest. Upcoming locations include the Valley of Witches and Mononoke Village.
Ghibli Park is located within Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park, also known as Moricoro Park, at 1533-1 Ibaragabasama in Nagakute, Aichi, Japan. Developers are building it in close consultation with the surrounding forest.
Ghibli Park has no big attractions or rides, according to its official website. The park instead invites visitors to stroll, feel the wind, and discover its wonders, in keeping with its forest setting.
Ghibli Park tickets go on sale on the 10th of every month. The November 10 sale covered January and February entry on a first-come basis, with Hill of Youth sold together with Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse from February entry.
