Museo Ghibli

Museum Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, Japan
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What to expect

The Ghibli Museum is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. It combines features of a children's museum, technology museum, and a fine arts museum, and is dedicated to the art and technique of animation. The museum features a replica of the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro, a café, bookstore, rooftop garden, and a theater for exclusive short films by Studio Ghibli. Visitors can explore the creative process of animation through exhibits, including a mock-up of an animation studio and a room showcasing the history and science of animation. The museum also hosts special exhibitions and screenings of short films. The museum's design, inspired by European architecture, features internal and external spiral staircases, interior bridges, and balconies, making it a unique and immersive experience for visitors

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum to learn about Hayao Miyazaki's work

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the characters from their favorite movies and the parents enjoyed learning about the making of the films ✨