How to Buy Ghibli Park Tickets from Overseas (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
Last checked: October 11, 2026, against the official Ghibli Park website. Ticket rules and prices can change, so please confirm on the official Ghibli Park ticket page before you buy. This post may contain affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Key takeaways
- Tickets go on sale two months ahead, on the 10th at 14:00 Japan time. It is first come, first served.
- Premium (5 areas) is 7,300 yen on weekdays and 7,800 yen on weekends. Standard (3 areas) is 3,300 and 3,800 yen.
- Standard does not include Dondoko Forest (the Totoro house) or Hill of Youth.
- No changes or refunds. Each ticket type can be bought once per month, up to 6 tickets at a time.
- Tickets are not sold at the park. Bring your passport, as ID may be checked.
Ghibli Park in Aichi is one of the hardest attractions in Japan to get into, and the rules are very different from a normal theme park. Tickets are sold in advance, on a fixed date and time, with no changes and no refunds. If you miss the sale window, you may have to rebuild your whole trip.
This guide explains exactly how the system works, what you can and cannot buy from outside Japan, and how to avoid the common mistakes.
One important note first: the official ticket page is for Ghibli Park in Aichi, not the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka (Tokyo). Tickets for one are not valid at the other.
The short version
- Tickets for a given month go on sale two months earlier, on the 10th at 14:00 Japan time (JST). For example, tickets for December 2026 went on sale on October 10, 2026. The dates are subject to change, so check the official page.
- Sales are first-come, first-served. It is not a lottery.
- You can buy from overseas through LAWSON TICKET or Klook. Packages that include accommodation are sold through JTB, Viator, KKday and other agencies that offer Sunrise Tours.
- You can buy up to 6 tickets at one time, and each ticket type can be purchased once per month.
- Date, time, ticket type, and quantity cannot be changed or refunded. Lost tickets are not reissued.
- There are no tickets sold at the park entrance (except same-day tickets for three buildings in Valley of Witches, explained below).
Which ticket do you need? Premium vs Standard
The overseas sales page lists two day passes. Prices are in Japanese yen and include tax; a service charge is added when tickets are issued.
| Ticket | Weekday (adult) | Weekend / holiday (adult) | Child (4-12) | Ages 0-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium (5 areas) | 7,300 yen | 7,800 yen | 3,650 / 3,900 yen | Free |
| O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard (3 areas) | 3,300 yen | 3,800 yen | 1,650 / 1,900 yen | Free |
The important difference is which areas you can enter:
- Premium covers all five areas: Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest, Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches.
- Standard covers only three: Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches.
That means Standard does not include Dondoko Forest (where Satsuki and Mei’s House, the Totoro house, stands) or Hill of Youth. If Totoro is the reason you are going, buy Premium.
One more difference: three buildings in Valley of Witches (Okino Residence, Howl’s Castle and The House of Witches) are included with Premium. With Standard, you need separate same-day tickets for them (adults 400, 1,000 and 400 yen). Our Premium vs Standard guide explains this in detail.
When do tickets go on sale? (Time zone conversion)
Sales open on the 10th of the month at 14:00 JST. Here is what that is in some common time zones. Daylight saving time shifts the result by an hour, so check your local time on the day.
| Your location | Local time when sales open |
|---|---|
| Singapore / Hong Kong | 13:00 on the 10th |
| Sydney (AEDT, Oct-Apr) | 16:00 on the 10th |
| London (GMT, winter) | 05:00 on the 10th |
| London (BST, summer) | 06:00 on the 10th |
| New York (EST, winter) | 00:00 (midnight) on the 10th |
| New York (EDT, summer) | 01:00 on the 10th |
| Los Angeles (PST, winter) | 21:00 on the 9th |
| Los Angeles (PDT, summer) | 22:00 on the 9th |
The next sale is expected to be November 10 at 14:00 JST, for January 2027 tickets. Ghibli Park has typically announced each sale date a few weeks ahead on its official news page, so look for the announcement.
Tip: set an alarm and have your account created and your payment method saved before the sale starts.
Step-by-step: how to buy
1. Decide your date and ticket type first. Remember that nothing can be changed after purchase. Pick a date you are confident in. 2. Check the sale date. Count back two months from your visit month to the 10th. 3. Choose your sales channel. Official online channels are LAWSON TICKET and Klook. The official ticket page links to each. 4. Create your account in advance and verify your email and payment method. 5. Log in a few minutes early and refresh at exactly 14:00 JST. 6. Buy only what you need. Up to 6 tickets can be bought at one time. If your group has 7 or more people, you need to split into small groups of 6 or fewer, each with its own named applicant. 7. Save your confirmation. Keep the email and QR code on your phone. 8. Remember the ID rule. You may be randomly selected to show identification at entry, and the person whose name is on the tickets must be present. Ghibli Park asks visitors to bring their passport.
Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse has timed entry
Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse requires you to choose an entry time when you buy: 9:00 (only on days when the park opens at 9:00), 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, or 14:00.
The details matter:
- Early entry is not allowed.
- You must enter no later than one hour after your reservation time.
- The other areas do not have assigned times. You can enter from opening until 16:30 (final entry), and the park closes at 17:00. Expect to wait in line when it is busy.
Plan your day around your warehouse time, and give yourself a buffer if you are coming from Nagoya.
What if tickets are sold out?
Popular dates can sell out quickly. A travel site reported in August 2026 that Premium tickets were hard to find for some months; this is a secondary report, so check the current availability yourself. Our guide to what to do if tickets are sold out covers the options. Do not buy from resellers: tickets are non-transferable, and reselling is prohibited. Tickets that appear to have been bought through auctions or other unofficial means will be denied entry.
Getting there from Nagoya
The park is in Expo 2005 Aichi Memorial Park, in Nagakute. There is no dedicated Ghibli Park parking lot.
- Linimo train: get off at Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station (Expo Park), then use Exit 2. The park is just outside the station.
- Direct Meitetsu bus: a shuttle runs from the Meitetsu Bus Center at Nagoya Station. The official page lists 9 shuttles on weekdays (7 non-stop) and 10 on weekends and holidays (all non-stop). Some routes are fully cashless demonstration routes where cash is not accepted as a general rule, so bring a transit IC card or a payment card.
- A shuttle from Chubu Centrair International Airport is also available.
Our access guide has the details. Fares and journey times are not listed on the official page, so check the Meitetsu Bus website.
Tips before you go
- Weather and closures: the park has issued entry restrictions and temporary closures for typhoons, earthquakes and transport disruptions. Check the official news page before leaving your hotel.
- No refunds also applies to weather, so travel insurance and a flexible itinerary are worth considering.
- Plan for the whole day. Some facilities, such as the Cat Bus Room, Children’s Town and Dondoko-do, are limited to children aged 12 and under.
- Third phase announcement: Aichi Prefecture reportedly announced in August 2026 that an indoor facility themed on Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is planned. There is no opening date and no tickets yet.
Map
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy tickets at the gate? No. Tickets are not sold at the park, except same-day tickets for three buildings in Valley of Witches.
Can I change my date? No. Date, time, ticket type, and quantity cannot be changed or refunded.
Is it a lottery? No. It is first-come, first-served at the stated start time.
How many people can I buy for at once? Up to 6 tickets at one time, and each ticket type can be purchased once per month.
Can I buy tickets for a friend? Purchasing tickets on behalf of other visitors is prohibited, and the person named on the tickets must be present at entry.
Planning a bigger trip?
Ghibli Park fits well into a few days around Nagoya. See our 3-day Nagoya itinerary for a plan built around the fixed ticket date, and our Nagoya to Kanazawa itinerary via Takayama and Shirakawa-go for a longer route.