© Studio Ghibli
Set inside Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, this 1-day round-trip bus tour from Nagoya lets you dive into Ghibli Park with a Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard—roam Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Mononoke Village, and the Valley of Witches—then cap the day at the Aichi Museum of Flight with its impressive full-scale aircraft exhibits.
Please refer to the link below for more information on Ghibli Park and accommodation packages.
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1-Day Bus Tour with Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard (Round Trip from Nagoya)
The Experience
Experience plan details
- Located within the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park), Ghibli Park is a public facility welcoming visitors into the world of Studio Ghibli. There are 5 areas: Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest, Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches.
- This tour includes a Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard. Enjoy the park's 3 popular areas of Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches to your heart's content. While immersed in the world of Studio Ghibli taking commemorative photos, buying souvenirs, and eating your fill, you'll find the day has gone by before you know it. A designated entry time applies only for Ghibli's Grand Warehouse.
- After visiting Ghibli Park, enjoy exploring a museum (museum to be visited varies depending on the day of the week).
Dec. 2025 – May 2026
Mondays & Fridays to Sundays Aichi Museum of Flight This aircraft-themed museum features exhibits including the YS-11, an aircraft developed by Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, the model for the main character of "The Wind Rises." Enjoy the impressive exhibits including a full-scale model of the Zero Fighter created based on detailed plans.
Wednesdays Toyota Automobile Museum Displaying approximately 150 vehicles, this impressive museum showcases the history of automobiles in the world, from the time of the birth of automobiles to the modern age. Be immersed in diverse automobile cultures through an exhibition with the theme "Mobility is Culture," featuring around 4,000 items related to automobile culture.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Seto-Gura Museum This museum allows visitors to experience the world of Seto ware, a tradition that has continued to live on for a thousand years. Enjoy Japan's pottery culture through a recreation of a mid-20th century pottery town as well as ceramic items from ancient to modern times.
From June 2026 *The Aichi Museum of Flight will be closed for repair work.
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Seto-Gura Museum This museum allows visitors to experience the world of Seto ware, a tradition that has continued to live on for a thousand years. Enjoy Japan's pottery culture through a recreation of a mid-20th century pottery town as well as ceramic items from ancient to modern times.
Wednesdays and Fridays to Sundays Toyota Automobile Museum Displaying approximately 150 vehicles, this impressive museum showcases the history of automobiles in the world, from the time of the birth of automobiles to the modern age. Be immersed in diverse automobile cultures through an exhibition with the theme "Mobility is Culture," featuring around 4,000 items related to automobile culture.
Reception Method At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff. *The admission ticket to Ghibli Park will be provided by the guide on the day. Please be aware that entry to Ghibli Park is not possible using the reservation confirmation sheet from the booking website.
Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel 1st Floor Tour Bus Boarding Area Address: 1-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture *Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time. Website: https://www.associa.com/nma/multi-lingual/?wovn=en
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Include: Boxed Meal
- 08:40*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
- Head to Ghibli Park - 45 min by Bus
- Ghibi Park - 5 Hours After arriving at Ghibli Park, customers can enjoy their time on their own in the park. There is a designated entry time for Ghibli's Grand Warehouse. Admission time is 10:00-10:59.
- *On your visit, please be sure to bring the voucher provided on the day as well as your passport. *Please be careful as entry will not be allowed for those who arrive past the specified time and those who forget to bring their voucher and passport. *Please enjoy the bento box meal inside the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park on your own. *Depending on road conditions, the meal may also be enjoyed while on board.
- 15:15Transfer - Bus
- Aichi Museum of Flight [Until May 2026] [Mondays and Fridays to Sundays] This aircraft-themed museum features exhibits including the YS-11, an aircraft developed by Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, the model for the main character of the Ghibli movie "The Wind Rises." Enjoy the impressive exhibits including a full-scale model of the Zero Fighter created based on detailed plans. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations].
- Toyota Automobile Museum [Until May 2026] [Wednesdays] [From June 2026] [Wednesdays and Fridays to Sundays] This museum features the culture and evolution of automobiles from all around the world. About 150 iconic automobiles from around the world are exhibited by their respective eras. *Please check [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]
- Seto-Gura Museum [Until May 2026] [Tuesdays & Thursdays] [From June 2026] [Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays] Welcome to the world of Seto ware, a tradition that has continued to live on for a thousand years. Measuring 1,800 sqm, this expansive pottery museum allows visitors to fully experience Seto's pottery culture. It houses a reproduction of Seto, a vibrant 20th century town of pottery, on the 2nd floor; and a collection of pottery ware from the ancient times to the modern age on the 3rd floor.
- Head to Nagoya Station
- 18:00Arrive at Nagoya Station Tour ends upon arrival at Nagoya Station.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions
- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled. - Dec. 2025 – May 2026 The tour will visit the Aichi Museum of Flight on Mondays and Fridays to Sundays; the Toyota Automobile Museum on Wednesdays; and the Seto-Gura Museum on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- From June 2026 The tour will visit the Seto-Gura Museum on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; and the Toyota Automobile Museum on Wednesdays and Fridays to Sundays.
- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 5 days prior to the tour.
- When booking, please reserve using your name as written on your passport. Passports will be checked when entering Ghibli Park, so please be sure to bring it with you.
- Facilities and exhibits at Ghibli Park may become unavailable for viewing without prior notice due to weather conditions, maintenance, or other reasons.
Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations
Customers are responsible for paying all transportation expenses other than the included transportation listed in the itinerary. This tour includes a Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard. This pass allows entry to 3 popular areas: Ghibli's Grand Warehouse,Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches. A designated entry time applies only for Ghibli's Grand Warehouse. Same-day admission tickets are required to enter The Okino Residence, Howl's Castle, and The House of Witches. Tickets are sold in the Valley of Witches area. Please be aware that there is a limited number of tickets, and sales will end once tickets are sold out. Admission to Hill of Youth and Dondoko Forest is not included.
The tour may be canceled in case Ghibli Park is closed due to the weather (typhoon, etc.) or other reasons. For information on Ghibli Park closed days, please check the Ghibli Park official website.
- The sightseeing facility to be visited after Ghibli Park differs depending on the day of the week. If the sightseeing facility on the specified day is closed, the tour will be guided to a sightseeing facility set for a different day of the week, or to a different sightseeing facility.
- The color and type of souvenirs handed out during the tour cannot be selected.
- The departure and arrival times and time to be spent at destinations written on the itinerary are an estimate. The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
- The tour may be canceled in case Ghibli Park is closed due to the weather (typhoon, etc.) or other reasons. For information on Ghibli Park closed days, please check the Ghibli Park official website.
Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor
- Guide Language Support: English There is an accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. There will be no accompanying National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter inside Ghibli Park.
Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants
- While Ghibli Park admission tickets are included for children 4-5 years old, they will not be provided bus seats or lunch.
- Children up to 3 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with bus seats or lunch.
Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals
- The tour includes a bento box meal (with vegetarian option) and drink for lunch. - /2026/ However, some ingredients contain bonito stock, eggs, and dairy products, and the separately served furikake seasoning contains dairy products, chicken, and mackerel. Please be aware of this before booking.
- Menu is subject to change depending on stock availability.
- Allergy-friendly meals, gluten-free meals, etc. are not available.
- Please enjoy the bento box meal inside the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park on your own. Depending on road conditions, the meal may also be enjoyed while on board.
Important Notes/Supplements: Other
Information about Ghibli Park is current as of December 2025. For the most up-to-date information, please check the official website: https://ghibli-park.jp/en/
This tour includes a Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard. This pass allows entry to 3 popular areas: Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches. A designated entry time applies only for Ghibli's Grand Warehouse. The pass also allows access to cafés, restaurants, shops, play equipment, and rides (additional charges apply). While there is no designated entry time for areas aside from Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, visitors may have to queue if there is a waiting line.
- Same-day admission tickets are required to enter The Okino Residence, Howl's Castle, and The House of Witches. Tickets are sold at the booth selling same-day tickets for designated buildings (near the small hut) in the Valley of Witches area. Please be aware that there is a limited number of tickets, and sales will end once tickets are sold out.
- Admission to Hill of Youth and Dondoko Forest is not included.
- The admission ticket to Ghibli Park will be provided by the guide on the day. Please be aware that entry to Ghibli Park is not possible using the reservation confirmation sheet from the booking website.
- Entry to Ghibli's Grand Warehouse in Ghibli Park is at a specified date and time (10:00-10:59).
- Please give yourself plenty of time to reach the park as entry will not be allowed for those who arrive past the specified time. Customers are required to show the voucher provided on the day and their passport to enter. Please be careful as entry will not be allowed for those who forget to bring their voucher and passport.
- Reception will be per group. Please be sure to have all group members together before entering as individual entry is not permitted. Entry with a copied voucher is not allowed. Except for the Valley of Witches, re-entry is not allowed.
Important Booking Information
Tour Information
Organizer (Planning & Operation) JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. License No: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723) Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism: This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. The tour booking charge includes the purchase cost for J-Credits officially certified by the government for environmental protection. These credits are used to support initiatives for global warming countermeasures such as forest conservation. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers. Please check the following page for details. http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
Important Notes/Supplements: Bus/Hired Car Company Depending on the number of tour participants, transportation to be used may be other than a large bus (mid-size bus, small bus, hired car, etc.).
One of the following: Meihan Kintetsu Bus; Meitetsu Kanko Bus; JR Tokai Bus; Mie Kotsu; Shachi Bus; Teisan Kanko Bus; Nagoya Shiga Kotsu; Shinshiro Kanko Bus; Shinsei Kanko; Fuji Kotsu; Nagoya Bus; Ohwa Kanko; Tokai Tokushu Kanko Service; Nihon Taxi Kanko Bus
Standard transportation for approximate number of customers:
- Large bus: around 26 people or more
- Mid-size bus: around 11-25 people
- Small bus: around 9-10 people
- Van (hired car): around 5-8 people
- Minivan (hired car): around 3-4 people
- Taxi: around 1-2 people
Agent (Sales) H.I.S. Co., Ltd. License No: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency
Min. pax number to book tour:1 Min. pax number to run tour:1
Contact (Sales Office) Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Central Park Bldg. 11F 6-13-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 JAPAN Tel:+81-70-1735-1547(10:00-18:00, Weekdays only) Tour Operations Manager: Kyota Kasai (Responsible for transactions regarding this travel contract) Terms and Conditions Please ensure you read and understand the following documents before booking: TOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS (Organizer)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)
