Ghibli Museum tickets: sale dates, prices, access
The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka admits visitors only with advance reserved tickets. Adult ¥1,000; overseas visitors can buy via Lawson Ticket from 10:00 JST on the 10th of each month for the following month.
Official price
- Ages 19+
- ¥1,000
- Ages 13-18
- ¥700
- Ages 7-12
- ¥400
- Ages 4-6
- ¥100
Opening hours
10:00-18:00; see the museum calendar for closed days.
Getting there
1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka. 15-min walk from JR Mitaka Station south exit (about 20 min from Shinjuku on the JR Chuo Line), or community bus (adult ¥230).
What's included
- Admission at the reserved date and entry time
- No set exit time
How to buy and use
- Buy on Lawson Ticket (English site) from 10:00 JST on the 10th for the next month's dates.
- Or book a Sunrise Tours JTB bus tour that includes the museum.
- Arrive at your reserved entry time.
Good to know
- Example: February tickets go on sale 10 January at 10:00 JST.
- Tickets are valid only for the specified date and entry time.
- The community bus from Mitaka Station runs about every 15 minutes during opening hours.
FAQ
Is it a lottery?
The official page describes first-come sales on Lawson Ticket from the 10th of each month, not a lottery.
Can I buy at the door?
No. No reservation or purchase can be made at the museum.