How to Get Ghibli Park Tickets, Choose the Right Pass and Plan Your Day
By the BeatTheCrowd team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 5 min read
Quick answer
Ghibli Park tickets go on sale at 2 pm Japan time on the 10th of each month, for the month two months later, and popular dates sell out fast. The Premium pass (¥7,300 weekdays, ¥7,800 weekends) covers all five areas and every building. The Standard pass (¥3,300-¥3,800) covers the areas, but Howl's Castle and the Witch's House need same-day numbered tickets, and Satsuki and Mei's House isn't included. The park is closed on Tuesdays, and also 30 November to 8 December. It's spread over several kilometres, so plan your route.
At a glance
- Premium pass
- ¥7,300 weekdays, ¥7,800 weekends (adult)
- Standard pass
- ¥3,300 weekdays, ¥3,800 weekends (adult)
- Children (4 to end of primary school)
Half price. Under 4s free
Ticket sales2 pm JST on the 10th, two months ahead Hours10 am to 5 pm on weekdays, 9 am at weekends. Last entry 4:30 pm ClosedTuesdays, New Year, maintenance. 30 Nov-8 Dec Grand WarehouseTimed entry slot on your ticket Getting thereLinimo to Ai-Chikyūhaku-kinen-kōen, about 40 minutes from Nagoya How busy is Ghibli Park?
Ghibli Park is inside the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute, and it's reservation-only with a daily capacity of around 5,000 people, so it never feels like a theme park crush. The pinch points are the Grand Warehouse at each entry slot, the queues for the special buildings in the Valley of Witches, and Hill of Youth and Dondoko Forest from 4 pm until closing.
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Children aged 4 to the end of primary school pay about half, and under 4s are free. Each ticket has a small booking fee.
Which pass is right?
Choose Premium if you want to go inside Howl's Castle and Satsuki and Mei's House without queuing for numbered tickets. Choose Standard if the Grand Warehouse is your main goal, and arrive at opening for Valley of Witches numbered tickets.
How to buy Ghibli Park tickets from abroad
- Note the release date: tickets go on sale at 2 pm JST on the 10th for the month two months ahead (for example, 10 September for November).
- Use the official overseas ticket page, which links to the international sellers (such as Lawson Ticket or Klook). Overseas buyers can buy Premium and Standard passes only.
- Register names exactly as on your passports. Tickets are name-registered and staff do random ID checks.
- Choose your Grand Warehouse entry time when you book.
- Tickets can't be changed or refunded, so check your dates and the closure calendar.
Resale tickets are rejected
Tickets sold above face value by third parties are refused at the gate.
If it's sold out
- Check again for released tickets in the days after the sale.
- Look at bus tours from Nagoya that include Standard admission.
- Visit the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo instead. Ghibli Museum guide.
The five areas and how far apart they are
Expect to walk several kilometres. Dondoko Forest is furthest and involves a climb.
A sensible route
- Arrive at opening, exchange your Premium wristband (before noon) or collect Valley of Witches numbered tickets.
Getting there from Nagoya
There's no dedicated Ghibli Park car park, and the operator asks visitors to use public transport.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying Standard and expecting to walk into Howl's Castle.
- Booking a Tuesday or a closure period without checking the calendar.
- Arriving at noon and missing Valley of Witches numbered tickets.
- Underestimating the walking between areas.
- Bringing a suitcase.
Is Ghibli Park worth it?
For Ghibli fans, yes: walking into Howl's Castle or Satsuki and Mei's House is unlike anything else. It's a gentle, detailed experience, not a theme park with rides, so set your expectations accordingly. Premium is the pass to get if you can.
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FAQs
When do Ghibli Park tickets go on sale?
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At 2 pm Japan time on the 10th of each month, for the month two months later.
How much are Ghibli Park tickets?
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Premium costs ¥7,300 on weekdays and ¥7,800 on weekends for adults. Standard costs ¥3,300-¥3,800.
What is the difference between Premium and Standard at Ghibli Park?
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Premium includes every building with no numbered tickets. Standard needs same-day numbered tickets for Valley of Witches buildings and doesn't include Satsuki and Mei's House.
Is Ghibli Park closed on Tuesdays?
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Yes, and during occasional closure periods.
How do I get to Ghibli Park from Nagoya?
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Subway to Fujigaoka, then the Linimo to Ai-Chikyūhaku-kinen-kōen, about 40 minutes.
Heading to Ghibli Park?
See how busy it is right now and the quietest hours for your date, then walk in when the line is short.
Check live crowds →Sources
How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other, and dated so you know how fresh it is. Last checked 21 October 2026. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
How long do you need at Ghibli Park?
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Can you take photos at Ghibli Park?
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Outdoors, yes. Inside most buildings, no.
Can foreigners buy Ghibli Park tickets?
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Yes, Premium and Standard passes, through the official overseas ticket page.
What is the best time to visit Ghibli Park?
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A weekday, arriving at opening. Check our live crowd tracker for your date.