Tokyo Studio Ghibli Museum & Film Appreciation Tour

A Journey Through Ghibli's Magic Realism

A world of mystical creatures, surreal surroundings, and Hayao Miyazaki's inspiration awaits you on this tour of the Ghibli Museum. The day begins at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, which inspired the bathhouse in Spirited Away, Ghibli's highest-grossing film in Japan. Have a buffet lunch amidst 2,500 pieces of traditional Japanese art, making the setting feel straight out of a Ghibli film. An English-speaking guide will accompany you on your round-trip transfers, so enjoy the day without worrying about logistics or missing out on anything. The journey continues to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. With structures that remarkably evoke the charm of Spirited Away, walking here is like stepping into a Ghibli film.

The World of Anime & Exclusive Shorts at Ghibli Museum

The finale is the famous Ghibli Museum, beginning with the iconic Totoro statue right at the entrance. The magic unfurls with a film strip ticket, an actual snippet from a Ghibli movie, handed out as your entry pass. While your guide will not accompany you inside, you can freely explore exhibits that unveil Ghibli's artistry. Inside, witness the world of Hayao Miyazaki come to life, marvel at the eye-catching frescoes from Ghibli films, and life-size replicas of characters like the robot from Castle in the Sky on the roof garden. The museum itself was built in a magical style like the houses in Ghibli's films, adding to the charm. The cherry on top? An exclusive screening of a Ghibli short in the museum's Saturn Theatre!

Itinerary

• Pick-up from Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo

• Hotel Gajoen Tokyo

• Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

• Ghibli Museum

• Ghibli's original short film

• Drop-off at Shinjuku Station West Exit