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The Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館, Mitaka no Mori Ghibli Bijutsukan) is the animation and art museum of Miyazaki Hayao's Studio Ghibli, one of Japan's most famous animation studios. They have produced many feature length films with worldwide distribution such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.

Located in Mitaka, just outside of central Tokyo, the museum is a must-see for fans of the films. The museum itself is whimsically designed in the distinct style of the studio's films, and many of their famous characters are there, including a life-sized robot from Castle in the Sky on the rooftop garden.

The first floor of the museum exhibits the history and techniques of animation and has as a small theater which shows short movies by Studio Ghibli that are exclusive to the museum and are rotated monthly. The second floor houses special temporary exhibitions. The museum further has a cafe, children's play area, a rooftop garden and a gift shop.

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How to get there

The museum can be reached from Mitaka Station on the JR Chuo Line (15 minutes, 210 yen from Shinjuku Station). There are shuttle buses from the station to the museum (200 yen one way, 300 yen roundtrip, children are half price), while a taxi ride costs about 700 yen. Alternatively you can walk in about 20 minutes from Mitaka Station or from Kichijoji Station through Inokashira Park.

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Hours and Fees

Hours:	10:00 to 18:00 (advance reservations required)
Closed:	Tuesdays and over the New Year holidays Periodic closures for maintenance
Admission:	1000 yen for adults with discounted prices for children

Tickets are not sold at the museum and must be purchased in advance:

Purchasing online

Japanican offers the Ghibli Museum Afternoon guided tour for 6000 yen per person. Online reservation and purchase is possible.

Purchasing from outside of Japan

Tickets can be purchased from overseas offices of JTB. Tickets for a given month go on sale three months in advance on the 1st of the month. You will be given a voucher with a specified entry date printed on it. You can exchange the voucher at the museum for your ticket (passport required) at anytime during your entry day.

Purchasing from within Japan

Tickets can be bought from Lawson convenience stores within Japan using their Loppi automatic ticket machines. Tickets for a given month go on sale on the 10th of the preceding month. A specific entry date and time slot must be selected when purchasing your ticket. While weekends and school holidays are extremely popular and are often sold out, weekday tickets are easier to get.

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User Ratings

Ratings for Ghibli Museum:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 541 users):	91/100	highly recommended

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English Links

Ghibli Museum
Official English website.

Lawson Ghibli Museum
English website on how to use the Loppi ticket machines.

Japanese Links

Ghibli Museum Mitaka
Official website.

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