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.
*Only holders of the Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium are allowed to enter Satsuki and Mei's House.Dondoko-do
After following the acorns along the hill trail, Dondoko-do awaits. Dondoko-do is a 5-meter-tall wooden structure 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.
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.