Ghibli Park & Shinkansen from Tokyo: Day Trip or One-Way

Shinkansen to Ghibli Park: Three Studio Ghibli Areas in One Day

You board the Shinkansen from Tokyo, ride to Nagoya, take a shared bus to Ghibli Park, and explore three Studio Ghibli areas at your own pace with a timed entry to the Grand Warehouse. Tickets are picked up in Tokyo before you leave, and you choose whether to return the same day or continue onward. Meals aren't included, so plan to eat at the park or bring snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tokyo to Ghibli Park visit

• Pick up tickets at Tokyo City i
• Board Shinkansen to Nagoya Station
• Walk to Meitetsu Bus Center
• Board bus to Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park
• Enter Ghibli's Grand Warehouse by 10:00 AM
• Explore Ghibli Park at leisure
• Board bus back to Meitetsu Bus Center
• Walk to Nagoya Station or end tour

The experience

The Shinkansen is already pulling out of Tokyo Station by 7:15 AM, and you're in a non-reserved seat heading toward Nagoya. This package gets you from Tokyo to Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture without arranging separate tickets or transfers. The Shinkansen and shared bus are both included, and you pick up your physical tickets at Tokyo City i (B1F KITTE JP Tower, open 9 AM–7 PM) between three days and the day before you go. The timing matters: you need to board a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center by 9:30 AM to hit the 10:00–10:59 AM entry window for Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, which has a strict cutoff. Miss it and you don't get in.

Once you're at Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, your O-Sanpo Day Pass opens three areas: Ghibli's Grand Warehouse (the main draw, with life-sized sets and props from the films), Valley of Witches, and Mononoke Village. You move through them at your own pace. There's no guide, no fixed schedule after entry, just you and the recreated worlds. Some areas like The Okino Residence and Howl's Castle need separate same-day tickets you buy on-site, and a few zones (Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest) aren't included, but the three main areas are enough for most of a day. The park closes at 5 PM on weekdays, 5 AM on weekends (check the official site for exact dates, as closures happen for weather and maintenance).

The return is straightforward if you book round-trip: catch a bus back to Meitetsu Bus Center by 5:30 PM (the last departure), walk to Nagoya Station, and board the Shinkansen whenever you want that evening. If you choose one-way, you're done at the bus center and free to head to Kyoto, Osaka, or anywhere else on the Tokaido line. Either way, bring your passport: entry staff check it, and you'll need it to collect your tickets. Luggage over 160 cm (height plus width plus length) doesn't fit in the non-reserved cars, so use a delivery service if you're traveling heavy.

What’s included

• Your package includes a non-reserved Shinkansen ticket from Tokyo to Nagoya (round-trip or one-way), the Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard (entry to Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Valley of Witches, and Mononoke Village), and a shared bus ticket between Nagoya Station and Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park.
• You pick up all tickets at Tokyo City i before departure.
• Meals, additional park attractions (Howl's Castle, The Okino Residence, Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest), and transportation outside the included Shinkansen and bus are not included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Package from Tokyo, one wayNo fixed timeTicket pickup: collect tickets at Tokyo City i anytime from 3 days before up to the day before your tour departs. Open hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Package from Tokyo, round tripNo fixed timeTicket pickup: collect tickets at Tokyo City i anytime from 3 days before up to the day before your tour departs. Open hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (4 to 5 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10 · max 9 per booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Right for anyone traveling from Tokyo who wants to see Ghibli Park without arranging separate train and bus tickets or timing the connections themselves: the package locks in the route and handles the logistics, leaving you to focus on the park.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (4 to 5 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Do I need to book the Shinkansen seat in advance?

No. Your ticket is non-reserved, so you board any Shinkansen on your departure date and sit in an empty seat. You pick up the physical ticket at Tokyo City i before you go.

What if I arrive late for the 10:00 AM entry to Ghibli's Grand Warehouse?

Entry is denied. The window is 10:00–10:59 AM only. Plan to take a bus departing Nagoya by 9:30 AM to arrive on time.

Can I change my Shinkansen ticket to a different date?

No. The ticket is for your chosen departure date and cannot be changed at pickup. If you need to reschedule, you must cancel and rebook.

Are meals included?

No. Food is not included. There are cafés and restaurants inside the park and at Nagoya Station.

What if the bus is full when I arrive?

The shared bus has no advance reservation. If it's full, you cannot board and no refund is issued. Arrive early to secure a seat, or take the next bus.

Can I re-enter areas of Ghibli Park if I leave?

No, except Valley of Witches. Once you exit other areas, you cannot re-enter the same day.

Do I need a guide?

No. This is an open-itinerary package with no guide or tour conductor. You explore the park independently.

What if Ghibli Park closes due to weather?

The tour may be canceled if the park closes for typhoons or other reasons. Check the official Ghibli Park website for closure dates before you book.

Can I bring large luggage on the Shinkansen?

Not in non-reserved cars. Luggage over 160 cm total (height + width + length) is not allowed. Use a luggage delivery service instead.

What's the difference between round-trip and one-way?

Round-trip includes a return Shinkansen to Tokyo the same evening. One-way ends at Nagoya Station, letting you travel onward to Kyoto, Osaka, or elsewhere.