Studio Ghibli
Japan's Studio Ghibli first came to the attention of the West when 2003's Spirited Away picked up the Oscar for Best Animated Film, the first time for a Japanese anime to win the award . It's surprise success outside of Japan introduced Ghibli's extrordinary animated films to millions of fans across the globe.
Ghibli films such as My Neighbour Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service have firmly established them as not only the pre-eminent animation film studio in Japan, but also one who's films surpass language and cultural barriers to be embraced by people all over the world.
The Studio Ghibli Museum's motto is "Let's Get Lost Together", and allows you to wonder through Miyazaki's imagination to a world where anything is possible and the surreal and sublime are to be found round every corner.
The Museum is a must see for fans of Spirited Away and other films, and will open up a whole new world for those who have yet to be introduced to the surreal,sublime, and totally amazing world of Studio Ghibli.
The Museum is open 10:00 - 18:00 Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesdays). Only 200 tickets are sold per day, so make sure you let us know in advance if you would like to visit the Museum!
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The Studio Ghibli Museum is located in Tokyo, making it easily included into any itinerary.