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Ghibli Museum Tickets for Foreigners: How to Buy from Overseas
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Ghibli Museum tickets are by advance reservation only and are not sold at the museum. From overseas, buy on Lawson Ticket online: sales open at 10 a.m. Japan time on the 10th of each month for the following month. Another official option is a JTB (Sunrise Tours) bus tour that includes the museum.
How to buy Ghibli Museum tickets from overseas
The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, is by advance reservation only. You cannot buy tickets at the museum.
From overseas, the official website lists two ways:
| Way | What it is | When |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson Ticket (online, English page available) | A date-and-time ticket for the museum | Sales open at 10 a.m. Japan time on the 10th of each month for the following month |
| Special bus tour by Sunrise Tours (JTB) | A tour that visits several places, including the Ghibli Museum | Book on the tour company's website |
Example from the official page: tickets for February 1–28 go on sale at 10 a.m. (Japan time) on January 10.
Ticket prices (official, October 18, 2026)
| Age | Price |
|---|---|
| 19 and over | JPY 1,000 |
| 13 to 18 | JPY 700 |
| 7 to 12 | JPY 400 |
| 4 to 6 | JPY 100 |
| 3 and under | Free |
The official page lists the museum hours as 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check the museum calendar for closed days before you plan your trip.
Tips for getting tickets (our take)
- Set an alarm for the 10th. Convert 10 a.m. Japan time to your local time. Popular days, like weekends, can sell out quickly.
- Choose your date and time first. Your ticket is for one date and one entry time. There is no set exit time, so you can stay until closing.
- Have a backup date ready. If your first choice is gone, try a weekday.
- Do not buy resale tickets. The official page says buying tickets for resale is not allowed.
Last-minute tickets?
Tickets for each month go on sale on the 10th of the month before. If tickets are sold out, the official page does not list any other way to buy at the museum.
Our take: if you missed the sale, look at the bus tour by Sunrise Tours (JTB). It includes the Ghibli Museum.
Ghibli Museum vs Ghibli Park
The Ghibli Museum (Tokyo) and Ghibli Park (Aichi, near Nagoya) are different places. Tickets for one cannot be used at the other.
See our comparison: Ghibli Park vs Ghibli Museum.
If you also plan to visit Ghibli Park, there is a bus tour from Nagoya on Klook.
Going to Ghibli Park near Nagoya as well?
Ghibli Park bus tour from Nagoya on KlookKlook: Ghibli Park Bus Tour from NagoyaPrices can change. Please check the latest price on the booking page before you pay.
FAQ
How do foreigners buy Ghibli Museum tickets?
The official website lists Lawson Ticket online (with an English page) and a special bus tour by Sunrise Tours (JTB). Tickets are not sold at the museum.
When do Ghibli Museum tickets go on sale?
At 10 a.m. Japan time on the 10th of each month, for the following month. For example, tickets for February go on sale on January 10.
How much are Ghibli Museum tickets?
On October 18, 2026, the official page listed JPY 1,000 for ages 19 and over, JPY 700 for 13–18, JPY 400 for 7–12, JPY 100 for 4–6, and free for 3 and under.
Can I buy resale Ghibli Museum tickets?
The official page says buying tickets for resale is not allowed. Buy from the official sales channels.
Is the Ghibli Museum the same as Ghibli Park?
No. The museum is in Mitaka, Tokyo, and Ghibli Park is in Aichi near Nagoya. Tickets cannot be used at the other place.
Sources and last checked
Last checked: October 18, 2026