Ghibli Park Tickets Explained: Premium vs Standard Passes, Prices and How to Buy
Ghibli Park near Nagoya sells timed, named tickets in advance. The Premium and Standard pass prices, which areas each covers, the monthly sale dates, and the rules about names, ID and refunds.
Ghibli Park, in Aichi Prefecture near Nagoya, brings Studio Ghibli's worlds to life. It is also one of the harder places in Japan to get into: tickets are sold in advance only, in named form, and cannot be bought at the gate.
This guide explains the ticket types, the prices and the rules, so you can plan before tickets sell out.
At a glance
- Two passes: Premium (all five areas) and Standard (three areas)
- Premium: adults ¥7,300 on weekdays, ¥7,800 on weekends and holidays
- Standard: adults ¥3,300 on weekdays, ¥3,800 on weekends and holidays
- Tickets are not sold at the park. Buy online in advance, and bring your ID
The two passes
Ghibli Park has five areas. There are two day passes (tax included):
| Premium (all 5 areas) | Standard (3 areas) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, weekday | ¥7,300 | ¥3,300 |
| Adult, weekend or holiday | ¥7,800 | ¥3,800 |
| Child (4–12), weekday | ¥3,650 | ¥1,650 |
| Child (4–12), weekend or holiday | ¥3,900 | ¥1,900 |
| Under 4 | Free | Free |
Which areas are included?
| Area | Premium | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Ghibli's Grand Warehouse | Yes | Yes |
| Mononoke Village | Yes | Yes |
| Valley of Witches | Yes | Yes |
| Hill of Youth | Yes | No |
| Dondoko Forest | Yes | No |
The Standard pass is the cheaper choice if you mainly want the Grand Warehouse, Mononoke Village and Valley of Witches. Choose Premium if you want everything, including Hill of Youth and Dondoko Forest.
Extras in Valley of Witches
Some buildings in Valley of Witches need an extra same-day ticket on the Standard pass, and are free with Premium:
| Building | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Okino Residence | ¥400 | ¥200 |
| Howl's Castle | ¥1,000 | ¥500 |
| The House of Witches | ¥400 | ¥200 |
Workshops such as the carousel, flying machine and Tatara-ba cost extra.
Entry times at the Grand Warehouse
Only Ghibli's Grand Warehouse has assigned entry times (9, 10, 11, 12, 1 and 2 o'clock). The 9 a.m. slot applies only on days when the park opens at 9 a.m.
How tickets are sold
- Monthly sales. Tickets go on sale about two months ahead, one month at a time. For example, January 2027 tickets go on sale on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. Japan time. Sale dates can change, so check the official site.
- Where to buy: online through Lawson Ticket or Klook, and in travel bundles through JTB, Viator, KKday and Sunrise Tours.
- Limits: each ticket type can be bought once per month, up to six tickets per transaction.
- Not sold at the gate, and you cannot book by phone.
Rules to know before you buy
- Tickets are in one person's name. That person must be present and show ID. A passport is recommended for visitors from abroad.
- No buying for other people, and no resale or transfers.
- No refunds or changes, and lost tickets are not reissued.
- Not valid at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. That is a separate attraction with its own tickets.
Getting there
The official directions say to take the Linimo line (Aichi Rapid Transit Tobu Kyuryo Line) to Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station. The park is just outside Exit 2. A Meitetsu shuttle bus also runs from the Meitetsu Bus Center at Nagoya Station, with 9 trips a day on weekdays and 10 on weekends. The official page does not show the fare or travel time, so check them before you go.
The park's news page mentioned the park re-opening on November 8, 2026 after safety checks, so check the site for any closures.
Tips
- Set a reminder for sale day. Popular dates sell quickly.
- Match the names. Buy each ticket in the name of the person who will use it, and carry the same ID.
- Plan the day around the Grand Warehouse time slot if you hold a ticket for it.
Sources
Prices change
Prices, exchange rates and rules in this article were checked on the date shown above. They can change at any time, so please confirm on the official website before you book or buy.
