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Step into the world of Studio Ghibli on this full-day guided bus tour. Begin with a Japanese-style lunch - choose between a standard or vegetarian set menu - before exploring the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, where nostalgic streetscapes evoke scenes from Spirited Away. Then, enjoy exclusive access to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, home to whimsical exhibits, original short films, and intricate architecture that reflect Hayao Miyazaki’s creative spirit. Each guest receives a Ghibli teacup as a souvenir. This tour also supports sustainable travel through certified J-Credits. Perfect for animation lovers and those seeking a deeper cultural experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
JTB Sunrise Tours Sales Office: on the 3rd floor of the Main Tower inside Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo in Shinjuku.
Tour ends near Shinjuku Station around 7:00PM.
Itinerary
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1Tokyo Prefecture
From October 1, 2025, enjoy a Japanese set menu lunch featuring seasonal ingredients at Meiji Kinenkan or Tenkuunoniwa Hoshinonaruki. One soft drink is included. Vegetarian meals are available with advance booking. Changes to meal plans on the day are not accepted. Please book at least 10 days in advance. Note: seating may be separated for different meal selections.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is an outdoor museum featuring historical structures with high cultural significance which have been moved to the museum from their original sites, recreated and preserved for exhibit. Walk down streets lined with colorful and intriguing buildings which evoke an atmosphere just like in the Studio Ghibli film, "Spirited Away." Instead of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, the tour may visit Jindai-ji Temple or Takahata Fudoson Temple.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Ghibli Museum
Enjoy freely walking around inside. The museum features a plethora of exhibits introducing animation and production processes, a reading room, as well as a Ghibli original short animated feature viewable only at the museum. A Studio Ghibli original teacup will be handed out on board the tour vehicle. After arriving at Ghibli Museum, participants will have time to walk freely through the museum once entrance procedures are finished.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour
- The tour will be canceled if Ghibli Museum is closed due to unforeseen circumstances
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour
- The tour will be canceled if Ghibli Museum is closed due to unforeseen circumstances
- When the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is closed, you will visit Jindaiji Temple or Takahata Fudoson Temple instead
- Participants may not go directly to the destination on their own, and may not join the tour midway. Leaving the tourmidway at Ghibli Museum is allowed. In such cases, customers must head to their next destination on their own fromGhibli Museum, and no refunds will be provided
- Arrival times may be delayed by traffic conditions
- The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter does not provide guidance inside Ghibli Museum. After arriving at Ghibli Museum, participants will have time to walk freely through the museum once entrance procedures are finished
- Baby strollers cannot be taken into Ghibli Museum
- Children 3 years of age and younger may join the tour, but they will not be provided with bus seats or meals
- The lunch menu is subject to change
- From October 1, 2025, a Japanese set menu lunch featuring seasonal ingredients will be served at Meiji Kinenkan or Tenkuunoniwa Hoshinonaruki. One soft drink is included. Vegetarian meals are available with advance booking. Changes to meal plans on the day are not accepted. Please book at least 10 days in advance. Note: seating may be separated for different meal selections
- Requests for Muslim-friendly meals, Indian thali meals, and allergy-friendly meals are not accepted
- Cameras are not allowed in Ghibli Museum
- Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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