A Complete Guide to Ghibli Park Tickets for Visitors

What is Ghibli Park?

Unlike traditional theme parks, Ghibli Park has no big rides or roller coasters. Located inside the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park) in Nagakute City near Nagoya, it is a place where you can walk through the forests and trails, discovering the world of Studio Ghibli at your own pace.

Important Rule: All tickets are by advance reservation only. You cannot buy tickets at the park on the day of your visit.

Ticket Booking Timeline

All tickets go on sale at the exact same time:

When: The 10th day of every month at 14:00 (JST), for admission 2 months later.
Example: Tickets for October will open on August 10th at 14:00 JST.

Quick Comparison: Which Ticket Should You Choose?

To make it simple, tickets are divided by how much access you want to the indoor buildings (like Howl’s Castle or Satsuki and Mei’s House).

Ticket Type	Area Access	Indoor Building Access	Best For
① Premium Pass	All 5 Areas	ALL Indoor Buildings	Ultimate Ghibli fans who want to see everything inside and out.
② Standard Pass	3 Main Areas	No Buildings (Unless you buy Day Passes)	Visitors who want to see the main areas but don’t mind skipping some interiors.
③ Witch & Mononoke	2 Specific Areas	No Buildings (Unless you buy Day Passes)	Those focusing specifically on newer areas.
④ Grand Warehouse Only	Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse	N/A	Travelers short on time who want the main indoor exhibition.
⑤ Hill of Youth Only	Hill of Youth	Includes “World Emporium” interior	Fans specifically of Whisper of the Heart.
⑥ Dondoko Forest Only	Dondoko Forest	Includes “Satsuki & Mei’s House” interior	Fans specifically of My Neighbor Totoro.

Ticket Details & Pricing

⚠️ Note on “Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse” Entry: For Passes ① and ②, you must select a specific entry time for the Grand Warehouse (9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00). Other areas can be entered anytime before 16:30.

① Ghibli Park Opo Sanpo Pass Premium (Premium Pass)

This ultimate pass grants you entry to all 5 areas AND lets you step inside every single iconic building.

Accessible Buildings: World Emporium (Whisper of the Heart), Satsuki and Mei’s House (My Neighbor Totoro), Okino Residence, Howl’s Castle, and House of Witches (Valley of Witches).
Pricing:
- Weekdays: Adults: ¥7,300 | Children (4–12): ¥3,650
- Weekends/Holidays: Adults: ¥7,800 | Children (4–12): ¥3,900

② Ghibli Park Opo Sanpo Pass Standard (Standard Pass)

Access to the 3 major areas. You can enjoy the shops, restaurants, and scenery, but you cannot enter the inside of the main houses/castles with this ticket alone.

Accessible Areas: Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Mononoke Village, Valley of Witches.
Pricing:
- Weekdays: Adults: ¥3,300 | Children (4–12): ¥1,650
- Weekends/Holidays: Adults: ¥3,800 | Children (4–12): ¥1,900

③ Valley of Witches & Mononoke Village Pass

A focused pass for the two specific areas.

Time Slots: You must choose Morning (Opening to 13:00) or Afternoon (13:00 to 16:30) for the Valley of Witches entry. Mononoke Village can be entered anytime before 16:30.
Pricing (All Days): Adults: ¥2,000 | Children (4–12): ¥1,000

④ Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse Ticket

Time Slots: Morning (Opening to 13:00) or Afternoon (13:00 to 16:30).
Pricing (All Days): Adults: ¥2,000 | Children (4–12): ¥1,000

⑤ Hill of Youth Ticket

Includes interior access to the “World Emporium” (Chikyu-ya).

Time Slots: Morning (Opening to 13:00) or Afternoon (13:00 to 16:30).
Pricing (All Days): Adults: ¥1,000 | Children (4–12): ¥500

⑥ Dondoko Forest Ticket

Includes interior access to “Satsuki and Mei’s House”.

Time Slots: Morning (Opening to 13:00) or Afternoon (13:00 to 16:30).
Pricing (All Days): Adults: ¥1,000 | Children (4–12): ¥500

[Bonus Info] Same-Day Indoor Tickets for Pass ② & ③

If you purchased the Standard Pass (②) or the Witch & Mononoke Pass (③), you can still enter the special buildings in the Valley of Witches if you buy a Same-Day Indoor Ticket inside the park.

Where to buy: Special ticket booth (near the small hut) inside the Valley of Witches.
Sales Start:
- Morning Session: 10:30 (9:30 on Weekends/Holidays)
- Afternoon Session: 14:00
Prices (Per Building):
- Howl’s Castle: Adults: ¥1,000 | Children: ¥500
- Okino Residence: Adults: ¥400 | Children: ¥200
- House of Witches: Adults: ¥400 | Children: ¥200
Note: Quantities are limited and they sell out fast!

How to Book

Ready to plan your magical trip? Make sure to check the official site and booking platform via the links below:

👉 Official Booking Platform: Boo-Woo Ticket

👉 Ghibli Park Official Website – Ticket Types & Prices

How to Get to Ghibli Park

Ghibli Park is located inside the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park) in Nagakute City. The easiest starting point for international travelers is Nagoya Station, a major Shinkansen (bullet train) stop.

Here are the two best ways to get there:

Option 1: By Train (The Most Popular Route)

Taking the train is reliable and gives you a chance to ride the Linimo, Japan’s first commercial maglev train!

From Nagoya Station, take the Higashiyama Subway Line bound for Fujigaoka.
Get off at the last stop, Fujigaoka Station (approx. 30 minutes).
Transfer to the Linimo (Tobu Kyuryo Line) and ride it to Ai-Chikyuhaku-Kinenkoen Station (approx. 13 minutes).
The park entrance is right outside the station!

Total Time: Approx. 50 minutes
Total Cost: ¥680 one-way (Subway ¥310 + Linimo ¥370)
Tip: You can use standard IC cards (like Suica, Pasmo, or Manaca) for both lines.

Option 2: By Direct Bus (The Most Convenient Route)

If you prefer not to transfer trains with your bags or kids, there is a convenient direct bus from Nagoya Station.

Where to board: Nagoya Station Meitetsu Bus Center (4th floor, Boarding Gate 24).
Destination: Get off at Ai-Chikyuhaku-Kinenkoen Station (Ghibli Park).
Total Time: Approx. 40 to 50 minutes (depending on traffic).
Total Cost: Adults: ¥1,000 | Children: ¥500 (one-way).

🚌 Alternative Bus Route: Direct buses also run from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) directly to the park (approx. 1 hour 20 minutes / ¥2,000 one-way), which is perfect if you are heading straight from the airport!

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