If you're traveling with your family, or you are a fan of Japanese Anime, this afternoon tour to the renowned Studio Ghibli Museum is for you. You'll soon see why Studio Ghibli is famous for creating the best quality Anime around, and is known as the Disney of the East.
Highlights
- 4.5-hour afternoon tour from Tokyo to the Ghibli Animation Museum
- Exhibits explaining the animation process
- Exclusive film by famous Anime director Hayao Miyazaki
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Outside Studio GhibliOutside Studio GhibliPhoto by: Sarah TUnited Kingdom, 08 2009 -
Giant robot from Laputa on ...I'm only sma!! Can you spot me? Giant robot from Laputa on top of Studio Ghibli buildingPhoto by: Sarah TUnited Kingdom, 08 2009 -
The GiantFrom Laputa. Amazing!Photo by: Hana10 2011 -
Checking out the drawingsBeautifulPhoto by: Hana10 2011 -
PaintingGreat piecePhoto by: Hana10 2011 -
HandleEntrancePhoto by: Hana10 2011 -
Even More SketchesThey are all so interestingPhoto by: Hana10 2011 -
More SketchesSo many different charactersPhoto by: Hana10 2011 -
SketchesThe walls were full of themPhoto by: Hana10 2011 -
Our guideGreat knowledge of the museum and studioPhoto by: Hana10 2011 -
Ghibli sign...Photo by: Hana10 2011 -
Photo OpOutside the museumPhoto by: Hana10 2011 -
The outer groundsSpiral staircase in the backgroundPhoto by: Hana10 2011 -
Giant RobotThis robot, from "Castle in the Sky" is on the top of the Studio Ghibli Museum.Photo by: Jonathan LUSA, 04 2010 -
TotoroTotoro is there to greet you by the front entrance of the museum!Photo by: Jonathan LUSA, 04 2010 -
Ghibli Museum FrontThis is the front of the Studio Ghibli Museum as you go through the entrance/Photo by: Jonathan LUSA, 04 2010 -
Giant & Me!Here I am with the legendary Giant from one of the movies.Photo by: Martha WUSA, 03 2010 -
Ghibli MuseumThis tour was a ton of fun.Photo by: Martha WUSA, 03 2010 -
Here with TotoroWhat else can a Ghibli fan ask for? Oh, yeah... A pic with Mr. Miyazaki himself!Photo by: Martha WUSA, 03 2010 -
Outside of the Ghibli MuseumIn the lower right of the photo is the ticketing booth.Photo by: Gregory YUSA, 10 2009 -
Useful Information
Tokyo Studio Ghibli Museum Afternoon Tour
You'll join other animation lovers and take a bus to Mitaka, where the Ghibli Museum stands on a 4000-acre site in a green park. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum (approximately 45 minutes), then you are free to explore on your own for a further 45 minutes.
The museum houses various exhibits describing the animation process, a play space and movie theater showing a short film by director Hayao Miyazaki, known for his award-winning film 'Spirited Away'. Children are specially catered for, and the Ghibli characters feature in a fun way throughout the museum. There is also a restaurant and gift shops where you can purchase food and souvenirs.
After exploring the museum, your guide will travel with you to Tokyo Station by local train, where your tour will end.
