Valley of Witches

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MAP of Valley of Witches

This area is inspired by Studio Ghibli's witch-related films such as Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle and Earwig and the Witch. In the European-style townscape, there are buildings that appear in the films such as Guchokipanya Bakery, Howl's Castle and The House of Witches as well as Carousel and Flying Machine inspired by Studio Ghibli films. Being immersed in the magic all around you, will make you want to soar through the sky like a witch.

The Mouth of Witch

In front of the entrance gate of Valley of Witches, the structure inspired by the witch Bella Yaga from Earwig and the Witch will greet you with her huge mouth wide open. Coming through her mouth, you'll find the tile clock artwork, tile slide and tile towers. Close to the entrance gate, stands a gazebo with a red roof.

The Okino Residence

The Okino Residence
Witch's Shop (First Floor)
Witch's Shop (First Floor)
Kiki's room (Second Floor)
Kiki's Room (Second Floor)

This is a two-story house where Kiki, the main character from Kiki's Delivery Service lives, until she leaves to train as a witch. In front of the house is a garden where flowers and grasses of each season are planted. The garage stands next to the house.
As you enter the house on the first floor, witch's shop where Kiki's mom, Kokiri, makes medicine is on your left. There are also a drawing room, a living room, and a kitchen. On the second floor, is Kiki's room and her father's study, where he dedicates himself to his witch research. Here at The Okino Residence you can take a peek at the Okinos' daily life.

In the garden in front of The Okino Residence, Valley of Witches Whimsical Tea Market opens on an irregular basis.
Visitors are able to purchase Otayori Tea, a set of teabags in a letter-shaped packaging that can be actually sent by attaching a stamp and posting it in the mailbox.
Please check here to see if it is open or not on the day of your visit.

*Only holders of the Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium are allowed to enter The Okino Residence.

Guchokipanya Bakery

Guchokipanya Bakery
The Interior of the Bakery
The Interior of the Bakery
The Attic
The Attic

This bakery is where the main character Kiki and her black cat Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service live. It is a building in the half-timber style, a traditional European wooden construction technique. The bread wreath, like the one that appears in the film, is displayed on the first floor of the bakery. A wide variety of breads are available for purchase. You can choose from breads to enjoy with a meal, such as Baguette and Boule, that appear in the film or breads that can be snacked-on in the park. Venturing up the staircase from the backyard, you can take a peek inside the attic where Kiki and Jiji stay.

Howl's Castle

Howl's Castle
Living Room and Calcifer's furnace (First Floor)
Living Room and Calcifer's Furnace
(First Floor)
Howl's bedroom (Second Floor)
Howl's Bedroom (Second Floor)
Bathroom
Bathroom

The impressive castle (about 20 meters tall) with creature-like features from Howl's Moving Castle. Some parts of the castle move, and smoke comes out a few times an hour, making it a "moving" castle. The castle is set on wasteland, reminiscent of the film, and you will find Turnip-head waiting there.
Entering from the stairs at the front of the two-story building, you will find yourself in the dim living room. There you can discover Calcifer's furnace, the sink, the table, Sophie's room and more. On the second floor, is Howl's bedroom, Howl's wardrobe, Howl's studio, the bathroom, and Markl's room.

*Only holders of the Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium are allowed to enter Howl's Castle.

Hatter's Millinery

Hatter's Millinery
Sophie's workshop
Sophie's Workshop
Hatter's Millinery (First Floor)
Hatter's Millinery (First Floor)
Witches' Book Stacks (Second Floor)
Witches' Book Stacks (Second Floor)

This is the two-story hat shop that Sophie, the main character from Howl's Moving Castle, manages. Inside, is Sophie's workshop and shops. The building features the half-timber style exterior, a traditional European wooden construction technique. Continuing through the courtyard, you can look inside the workshop where Sophie makes hats.
Hatter's Millinery, on the first floor sells original candies and hats. Upstairs from the courtyard, is a bookshop called Witches' Book Stacks, with a collection of books related to witches and magic.

The House of Witches

The House of Witches
Bella Yaga's Workshop
Bella Yaga's Workshop
Earwig's Bedroom
Earwig's Bedroom

This house is where Earwig, the main character from Earwig and the Witch, was taken to live. It includes Bella Yaga's workshop, Earwig's bedroom and more.
Bella Yaga's workshop holds a mysterious atmosphere and magic ingredients. In Earwig's bedroom, you will see her bed and other furniture. What secret will you discover through the tiny hole in the room? The house also contains the library, the bathroom, and the kitchen.

*Only holders of the Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium are allowed to enter The House of Witches.

Carousel

メリーゴーランド
メリーゴーランド

This is a ride for children imagined as one from a traveling fair that comes to the village once a year. It is decorated with vehicles, animals, characters and other images from Studio Ghibli's films such as Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and more. On the roof, there is an ornament of Howl and Sophie from Howl's Moving Castle. A special arrangement of Merry Go-Round of Life from the soundtrack of Howl's Moving Castle is played during the ride.

■ Age Requirement: 3 years and above (2 years and under free)

■ Fee: Children aged 3-12: 500 yen, Adults: 1000 yen, Children aged 2 and under: Free

■ Maximum Allowance: 35 people (28 units)

■ Caution and Restrictions

  • *Ride tickets must be purchased at the Ticket Hut in front of The Okino Residence before lining up.
  • *Tickets may sell out during park operating hours due to demand.
  • *In inclement weather, operation will be cancelled. Please check the official website for more information.
  • *Children 6 years and under must be accompanied by someone 16 years or above. If the person accompanying the child will also sit, they must purchase a ticket. (If not, the person can accompany the child without a ticket.)
  • *Eating, drinking, taking photos and/or videos on all rides is strictly prohibited.
  • *Anyone riding with a child 2 years and under must sit in box seat (bench seat).
  • *Children may not ride on a lap.
  • *For safety, there are seats that children under 120cm may not ride alone.
  • *The following persons may not ride:
    Visitors who have been drinking, those with a heart condition, pregnant persons, those with high or low blood pressure, anyone not feeling well, and/or persons with other symptoms that may worsen by the ride. If you feel you may become off-balance during the ride, please refrain from riding.
  • *Please hold the safety bar for the duration of the ride.
  • *Please do not shake the seat, stand up, or get down from your seat while the ride is in motion.
  • *Please do not leave your seat until the ride comes to a complete stop and the staff directs you to get off.
  • *Please follow capacity guidelines.
  • *We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items, and we are not responsible for any accidents or injuries that occur due to carelessness or not following the rules.
  • *For your safety, please listen to the staff.

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Flying Machine

Flying Machine
Flying Machine

This is a ride for children imagined as one from a traveling fair that comes to the village once a year. It is located next to Tower of Aviators. The ride is inspired by the world of Castle in the Sky, and Laputa and Tiger Moth are found in the center.

■ Age Requirement: 3 years and above (Children aged 3 or older and under 120cm must be accompanied by someone 13 years or older (ticket required).)

■ Fee: 500 yen

■ Maximum Allowance: 16 people (8 units)

■ Caution and Restrictions

  • *Ride tickets must be purchased at the Ticket Hut in front of The Okino Residence before lining up.
  • *Tickets may sell out during park operating hours due to demand.
  • *In the event of rain, operation will be cancelled. Please check the official website for more information.
  • *Children aged 7 or older and 120cm and above may ride alone.
  • *Children aged 3 or older and under 120cm must be accompanied by someone 13 years or older (ticket required).
  • *Due to the structure of the ride, two adults cannot ride side by side.
  • *Eating, drinking, taking photos and/or videos on all rides is strictly prohibited.
  • *Weight limit for one unit is 125kg.
  • *The following persons may not ride:
    -Children aged 2 and under
    -Anyone under 90cm (included children 3 years or older)
    -Anyone under 120cm who are not accompanied by someone 13 years of age or older
    -Visitors who have been drinking, those with a heart condition, pregnant persons, those with high or low blood pressure, visitors with spine problems, anyone not feeling well, and/or persons with other symptoms that may worsen by the ride. If you feel you may become off balance during the ride, please refrain from riding.
    -Anyone who cannot wear the safety belt
  • *Children may not ride on a lap.
  • *Please wear the safety belt and do not remove the safety belt while the ride is in motion.
  • *Please do not leave your seat until the ride comes to a complete stop and the staff directs you to get off.
  • *Do not carry any personal items with you on the ride
  • *Please follow capacity guidelines.
  • *Please remove hats, scarves, cell phones or any other loose items before riding.
  • *We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items, and we are not responsible for any accidents or injuries that occur due to carelessness or not following the rules.
  • *For your safety, please listen to the staff.

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Tower of Aviators

Tower of Aviators
hot-air balloon and ornithopter
hot-air balloon and ornithopter

This house is a play area for kids who admire soaring through the sky like Pazu from Castle in the Sky, and Tombo from Kiki's Delivery Service. Looking up, you will find an ornithopter, an aircraft that flies by flapping its wings. Also, children can climb from the first floor to the second floor like in a playground.

*Only children 12 years and under can go up from the first floor to the second floor.

Avenue of Ruins / Clock Tower

Avenue of Ruins
Avenue of Ruins
Clock Tower
Clock Tower

Avenue of Ruins has paths surrounded by stone walls where you will feel the remnants of an ancient village. Nearby, an old well remains, and the wasteland spreads.
Three bells on the Clock Tower, with eye-catching decorations of two witches on flying brooms, report the time throughout the Valley of Witches.
You can enjoy the view of Howl's Castle from the top of the Clock Tower.

Fountain

Fountain

In the round plaza constructed with stone, you will find a fountain from which water shoots out. There are benches on the adjacent deck where you can sit and rest.

*Please be aware that water from the fountain may spray the plaza surrounding the fountain.

Lift for Witches

Lift for Witches

Located between Guchokipanya Bakery and Hatter's Millinery, this elevator goes up to the second floor of Guchokipanya Bakery (the attic) and Hatter's Millinery (Witches' Book Stacks).

*Those with wheelchairs and strollers have priority.

Flying OVEN

空飛ぶオーブン
空飛ぶオーブン
空飛ぶオーブン

This full-service restaurant with an impressive brick exterior is located near the entrance to the Valley of Witches, by Tsutsuji Pond. In addition to hearty baked dishes such as European-style pies and quiches, the restaurant offers a variety of slightly mysterious dishes and desserts typical of the Valley of Witches. On the second floor of the restaurant is a rooftop garden.

Operation Hours: Weekdays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Weekends and Holidays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Hotdog Stand "Hot Tin Roof"

Hotdog Stand
Cat's Paw Dog (left) white (right) black (990 yen each)
Cat's Paw Dog (left) white (right) black (990 yen each)

This yellow hot dog stand with a neon sign of a cat on a rampage will surely catch your eye. The stand sells a giant, piping hot sausage, sandwiched between a cat-shaped bun as well as French fries, Valley of Witches Beer (Pale Ale/Hime White) and other drinks.

Operation Hours: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Witches Coven 13

Witches Coven 13
Witches Coven 13

This shop has a variety of original Valley of Witches items. The unique shelves are lined with various merchandise inspired by the Valley of Witches buildings, exhibits and films.

Operation Hours: Weekdays 10:30 am - 5:00 pm, Weekends and Holidays 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

*Operation hours for each shop and restaurant are subject to change.