Dondoko Forest
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Be transported into the world of My Neighbor Totoro at "Satsuki and Mei's House". At the top of the hill behind their house, sits "Dondoko-do". Only kids are allowed inside Dondoko-do!
Satsuki and Mei's House
This is the Japanese-Western style house Satsuki and Mei moved to in My Neighbor Totoro. There is a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, bedroom, study and more. Inside their house you can almost hear Satsuki and Mei's laughter and the echoes of the Dust Bunnies.
Dondoko-do
After following the acorns along the hill trail, Dondoko-do awaits. Dondoko-do is a 5-meter-tall wooden play equipment where children of twelve years and under can play inside.
Dondoko-do is located at the top of a hill within the Dondoko Forest which is a ticketed area.
It is not visible from outside the area.
Dondoko Shop
Dondoko Shop sits near Dondoko-do on the Dondoko Forest hilltop. It has a cute triangle roof. Keychains, amulet pouches and original Dondoko Forest souvenirs are available for purchase in this shop.
Dondoko-dokoro
A rest stop on the way to Satsuki and Mei's House. A ticket is not required to visit this shop.
Dondoko-dokoro sells drinks, souvenirs and seasonal items.
There are public bathrooms located here as well.
*Visitors can purchase "Dondoko Forest Hilltop Entrance Ticket" to the Dondoko Forest hilltop.
(Adults aged 13 and above: 400 yen, Children aged 4-12: 200 yen, Children aged 3 and under: Free, Half-price tickets are available for visitors holding disability certificate plus one companion.)
(Please note that the number of tickets is limited, and sales will end once tickets for the day are sold out.)
Dondoko-go
The slope car connects the ground level to the peak of the Dondoko Forest hill.
Priority is given to visitors with strollers, wheelchairs, or disabilities.
Dondoko-go is designed like the tram which used to run in Nagoya City.
*Dondoko-go is not a park ride.