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IMPORTANT

This is the Studio Ghibli MUSEUM in Tokyo 🗼.
NOT the Studio Ghibli PARK in Nagoya 🏭.

Studio Ghibli Museum - Tokyo ​

🗓️ When to make reservations ​

  • You can buy tickets one month ahead of time.
  • Tickets are released at 10:00 JST on the 10th of each month.
  • Example: October tickets are released on September 10 at 10:00 JST.

🎟 How to buy tickets for the Ghibli Museum ​

  1. Create a Japanese Lawson account (ローソンWEB会員): https://l-tike.com/login/newcustomer/
  2. Go to 三鷹の森ジブリ美術館 - ローチケ (ローソンチケット)
  3. Find the month you want to go (e.g., 8/2(水)～8/31(木)入場分 for August)
  4. Click on 詳細はこちら

Electronic ticket vs paper ticket

📅 Day of the visit ​

  • Go to the museum at the designated time (e.g., 10:00 ~ 10:30).
    • You must enter within one hour of the designated time.
    • You might be able to enter earlier than the designated time if there is space.

📝 Tips for visiting the Ghibli Museum ​

  • ⚠️ Bring a photo ID that matches the name on your ticket.
  • 📸 Photography is not allowed inside the museum, so enjoy the exhibits with your eyes.
  • 🏞️ The museum is located in a park, Inokashira Park, that you can walk through from Kichijoji Station.
  • 🍵 There is a café inside the museum where you can enjoy themed drinks and snacks.

🚂 Transportation to the Ghibli Museum ​

  • The two closest stations are Mitaka Station / 三鷹駅 and Kichijoji Station / 吉祥寺駅.
  • Mitaka Station is about a 15-minute walk to the museum, but it is less scenic.
  • Kichijoji Station is about a 20-minute walk to the museum, mostly through the park.
  • Kichijoji Station is more lively, with many shops and restaurants.