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Q. Do I need to enter Ghibli Park at a specific time?
AYou may only enter the park at your assigned entry time, but may stay as long as you wish until closing.
You can't enter the park early or once your assigned window of time has passed.
For international tickets, please enter Ghibli's Grand Warehouse within one hour of your reservation time.
For domestic tickets (purchased only inside Japan), please enter Ghibli's Grand Warehouse from one hour of your reservation time. Enter Satsuki and Mei's House from 30 minutes of your reservation time.
If you purchase the Hill of Youth and Ghibli's Grand Warehouse package ticket you will be assigned an entry time for Hill of Youth only. With the package ticket, there is no assigned time for entry to Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, except that you must enter with all members of your party by 3:00 p.m. on the day of your package reservation. Be advised that there may be a line to enter, so please plan accordingly. We recommend 2-3 hours to explore Ghibli's Grand Warehouse.
Q. Can I change or cancel my tickets?
AYou cannot change or cancel your tickets after purchase.
If Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park is closed due to weather or other circumstances, we will consider our refund policies and announce the response on our official website.
For customers with e-tickets, please ensure you have enough battery on your cell phone, smart phone, or other device in order to show your tickets upon entry.
Q. If I am not able to go, can I give my ticket to a friend or a family member?
ATickets are non-transferable. The person whose name is on the tickets must be present, or the tickets are not valid.
Q. Do I need to show ID upon entry?
AThe person whose name is on the tickets may be required to present ID upon entry. Please bring valid identification such as driver's license, insurance card, passport, or My Number Card. All members of the party should enter with the person whose name is on the tickets.
Q. If I leave the park area for which I have a ticket, may I enter again later?
ANo. Re-entry is not permitted.
Ghibli Park Policy
For the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all visitors, please read the following before your visit to Ghibli Park.
Attention: All media filming, photography, interviews and meetings are by advanced appointment only regardless of ticket reservations. We do not allow media or media related activity during park operating hours.
Q. Can I take pictures or videos inside Ghibli Park?
ALive-streaming, live-broadcasting and taking videos for an extended period of time in the presence of other visitors is prohibited. You can take pictures and videos for personal use at some places which are not restricted, but commercial use is prohibited.
For the safety of our guests, we ask that you refrain from the use of camera stands, tripods and/or selfie sticks. You may use a compact, hand-held model (that does not extend) as long as it does not go over the height of your head and it is in your hand.
Q. Can I bring food into Ghibli Park?
AInside the Ghibli Park area, you may only eat food purchased inside Ghibli Park. Please drink any beverages outdoors or outside the exhibition rooms in the plazas or walkways. We request that you ensure your bottle caps/lids are tightly secured inside the exhibition rooms.
Outside the Ghibli Park area there are park lawns, benches and various resting spots where you can eat the food you bring.
Food items available within Ghibli Park are labeled in accordance with Japanese food allergen labeling regulations. We may not be able to respond to every request, however, so for those with religious or allergy related dietary restrictions we recommend bringing your own food.
Please take your trash home with you.
Q. Is there a place I can store my belongings?
AGhibli Park does not provide storage services. Large bags and suitcases are not allowed. There are lockers in Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, but numbers are limited.
Some of the exhibition areas within Ghibli Park are narrow. Out of consideration of other visitors and to avoid hindering park operations, we recommend that storage arrangements are secured at your hotel, for example, before you arrive at the park.
Q. Are credit cards or electronic payment accepted within Ghibli Park?
AThe following forms of payment are accepted at all of the merchants within Ghibli Park:
Credit Card
VISA, Mastercard, Union Pay Ginren, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners
e-Payment
iD, prepaid transportation cards, QUICPay, Rakuten Edy, WAON, nanaco
e-Payment via QR Code
PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d BaraiTM, au Pay, Yucho Pay, Merpay, Alipay, WeChat Pay
Q. Am I allowed to enter Ghibli Park with a pet?
APets are not allowed. Guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs may enter the park.
Q. Are there any other restrictions within Ghibli Park I should know about?
AGhibli Park is not responsible for accidents due to customer negligence inside the park. Possession of hazardous materials, disrupting other visitors, and/or behavior that hinders business operations is strictly prohibited. Please refrain from using your cell phone where it will disturb other visitors. Smoking is prohibited throughout the park.
The Cat Bus in the Cat Bus Room and Children's Town in Ghiblis Grand Warehouse as well as Dondoko-do in Dondoko Forest are only available for children of 12 years and under.
In the case of inclement weather, Dondoko Forest trails may be closed.
Lord Okkoto slide in Mononoke Village is only available for children of 12 years and under. Be advised that the slide may be unavailable for use in the event of rain.
Accessibility
Q. Are there convenient facilities or services available for visitors with small children?
AThere are diaper changing stations located within each area of Ghibli Park.
There is a nursing room and baby room inside Ghibli's Grand Warehouse.
Strollers are not allowed in the buildings inside all Ghibli Park areas. For visitors with strollers, please leave your stroller in the designated parking areas upon entry. Please plan to bring a baby carrier or sling with you if necessary.
You may use your stroller when walking around Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. Strollers are available to borrow from North Gate Information Center, West Gate Information Center and Lounge.
Q. May I enter Ghibli Park with my wheelchair?
AIt is possible to enter all of the Ghibli Park areas by wheelchair. However, there are some parts of Satsuki and Mei's House that are not accessible by wheelchair due to the structure of the facility. We appreciate your understanding.
Q. May I enter with my guide dog, hearing dog or service dog?
AGuide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs are allowed in all areas of the park including the café.
General Information about the Park
Q. What should I wear to Ghibli Park?
AGhibli Park is located within Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. Please consider seasonal temperatures when preparing what to bring and what to wear during your visit, in addition to good walking shoes. We recommend that you check the local weather forecast (Aichi-ken, Nagakute City area) for current updates.
Summer (May through the middle of October): In order to avoid heat stroke we suggest our guests bring plenty of water (in a bottle with a cap), hats or other sun protection, and clothes with breathable fabric that will help you stay cool. There are many extremely hot days over the course of the summer and it may be difficult to find shade in some of the Ghibli Park areas. For protection from the sun and insects, we recommend long sleeves. Additionally, there is a possibility of torrential downpour, typhoon or other sudden weather changes.
Winter: Temperatures may fall below 0℃, and it may snow. Please dress in plenty of warm layers.
Facilities and Services
Ghibli Park is located inside Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. Please make use of the facilities and services provided both within Ghibli Park areas and Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park at your convenience.
Ghibli Park Facilities and Services
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Ghibli's Grand Wearhouse
- Barrier-Free Restroom
※Ostomate equipment, assistance bed and diaper changing table are available. - Baby room/Nursing room
*Diaper changing tables and hot water for formula are provided. - Elevator
- The short animated Studio Ghibli originals playing in Screening Room Cinema Orion will be shown with Japanese subtitles several times a day. For details, please ask nearby staff. There are four spaces in the theater reserved for wheelchairs.
- Barrier-Free Restroom
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Hill of Youth
- Barrier-free Restroom
※Ostomate equipment and diaper changing table are available.
- Barrier-free Restroom
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Dondoko Forest
- Barrier-free Restroom
※Ostomate equipment and diaper changing table are available. - Slope Car(For use going up and down the hill)
※Priority for elderly, wheelchair users and strollers - Dondoko Forest walking trail is subject to close due to weather.
- ※There are some parts of Satsuki and Mei's House that are not accessible by wheelchair due to the structure of the house.
- Barrier-free Restroom
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Mononoke Village
- Barrier-free Restroom
※Ostomate equipment and diaper changing table are available.
Barrier-free information is subject to change after the opening.
- Barrier-free Restroom
※Please feel free to ask staff for further accessibility related details.
※Operations are subject to change. We appreciate your understanding.
Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park Facilities and Services
Storing Your Belongings
- There are coin lockers at the North Gate Information Center, West Gate Information Center and Lounge.
※The number of coin lockers is limited, so please come to the park carrying as little as possible. - There is a cloakroom at the North Gate Information Center.
Borrowing a Park Wheelchair or Stroller
- Park wheelchairs and strollers are available to borrow from the North Gate Information Center, West Gate Information Center and Lounge.
※Ostomate equipment, assistance beds and diaper changing tables are available at Information Center restrooms as well.
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More information about Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park can be found on the official website at the link below.
Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park)
Access and Locations
Linimo Station「Aichi Expo Memorial Park (Moricoro Park) is located right at the park.
Station ⇔ Ghibli's Grand Warehouse: about 400m
Station ⇔ Hill of Youth: about 300m
Station ⇔ Dondoko Forest (West Entrance Route): about 1300m
Station ⇔ Dondoko Forest (Rinshoukaen Route): about 1000m
Station ⇔ Mononoke Village : about 800m
Ghibli's Grand Warehouse ⇔ Hill of Youth : about 200m
Ghibli's Grand Warehouse ⇔ Dondoko Forest (West Entrance Route): about 850m
Ghibli's Grand Warehouse ⇔ Dondoko Forest (Rinshoukaen Route): about 550m
Ghibli's Grand Warehouse ⇔ Mononoke Village : about 600m