The Japanese animation film studio known for titles like My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke has finally come to life.
Ghibli Park, the real-world counterpart of Studio Ghibli, officially opened to the public in November 2022.
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This dedicated theme park represents the world of Studio Ghibli, including its lineup of critically acclaimed films since 1985.
The park’s first phase has formally launched to include “Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse,” “Hill of Youth,” and “Dondoko Forest.”
本日、ジブリパーク第一期開園しました。
お越し下さった皆さん、メッセージを下さった皆さん、予約頂いている皆さん、いつか行こうかな……と考えて下さっている皆さん、全ての方々に心より御礼申し上げます。森と相談し、お客さまの笑顔を大切に、一歩一歩進んで参ります。
ゆっくりきて下さい。 pic.twitter.com/B5XFxOMEvI— ジブリパーク GHIBLI PARK (@ghibliparkjp) November 1, 2022
Meanwhile, upcoming locations include the Valley of Witches and Mononoke Village.
Developers will continue to build Ghibli Park “with close consultation with the surrounding forest” on and within the grounds of Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park (Moricoro Park).
“There are no big attractions or rides in Ghibli Park. Take a stroll, feel the wind, and discover the wonders,” the park’s website describes.
Ghibli Park is located within Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park 1533-1 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute, Aichi. For more information visit Ghibli-Park.jp or Ghibli Park’s social media pages (@ghibliparkjp).
Banner Photo by Ghibli Park via Twitter.
