![]() ![]() Located outside the Nippon Television building in Tokyo's Shinbashi district, its design closely resembles that of Howl's iconic moving castle. While there isn't a real life location for this particular Ghibli film, this 18 meters wide, 12 meters tall clock/sculpture designed by Hayao Miyazaki himself might be the next best thing. *The Kichijoji shop is currently being open on weekdays only. walk from Kichijoji Station on the JR and Keio lines. Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory Kichijoji Branch | 白髭のシュークリーム工房 吉祥寺店Īddress: 2-7-5 Kichijoji Minami-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo ( MAP) 7 min walk from Shimokitazawa Station on the Odakyu and Keio lines. walk from Setagaya-Daita Station on the Odakyu Line / approx. Information Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory Daita Branch | 白髭のシュークリーム工房 代田店Īddress: 5-3-1 Daita, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo ( MAP)Ĭlosed on Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday it will close on Wednesday instead)Īccess: approx. The custard cream and chocolate ones are available year-round but make sure you try some of the seasonal flavors as well. They come with a lot of different fillings that change throughout the year. If Totoro is one of your favorite Ghibli movies you won't be able to resist this place! This adorable café in Tokyo painstakingly handcrafts Totoro-shaped cream puffs that inevitably sell out every day. My Neighbor Totoro: Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory (4:30 on Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays)Ĭlosed from Monday to Wednesday (except when National Holidays)Īccess: 15-minute walk from Ai Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station or you can take a free shuttle bus from the station.ĥ. For the opening information from November 2021, please check the official website. **Satsuki and Mei's House is temporarily closed and will reopen from April 22 to Octowith the following schedule. Information Satsuki and Mei's House | サツキとメイの家(愛・地球博記念公園)Īddress: 1533-1 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute-shi, Aichi ( MAP) You can purchase a visiting ticket for the house on the day of your visit, but an advance reservation is recommended. They even recreated the surrounding trees and landscape! You can visit both the outside and inside of the house. ![]() This is actually the same place where Ghibli Park, a whole Ghibli-themed amusement park, is set to open. If Totoro's forest is not enough for you, maybe you should pay a visit to Satsuki and Mei's house! You'll find a faithful replica of the building inside the Ai Chikyuhaku Memorial Park in Aichi Prefecture. My Neighbor Totoro: Satsuki and Mei's House Please check the official website before your visit.Ĥ. *Kurosuke's house is temporarily closed to prevent the spread of COVID 19. Information Sayama Hills (Totoro's Forest) | 狭山丘陵(トトロの森)Īddress: Kurosuke’s House, 3-1169-1 Mikashima, Tokorozawa-shi, Saitama ( MAP)Īccess: See the Totoro Forest guide (PDF file) All these places are connected by roads or pleasant hiking trails. There are actually several "Totoro Forest" spots located mainly in the northern part of Sayama Hills, and even a facility called "Kurosuke's House" where you can take a picture with a giant Totoro. The forest is actually a nature reserve protected by the Foundation of Totoro no Furusato (The Hometown of Totoro). Located in Sayama Hills, it served as the model for the forest where Satsuki and Mei met Totoro. by Matsuyama Airport Limousine Bus bound for Dogo Onsen Stationįor all of those who wish that they could meet the beloved furry creature every time they walk through the woods, there is a place just outside Tokyo that is known as “Totoro no Mori” (Totoro’s Forest). by Iyotetsu Tram bound for Dogo Onsen / From Matsuyama Airport: approx. by Iyotetsu Tram bound for Dogo Onsen / From Matsuyama City Station: approx. Information Dogo Onsen Honkan bathhouse | 道後温泉本館Īddress: 5-6 Dogo Yunomachi, Matsuyama-shi, Ehime ( MAP)Īccess: From JR Matsuyama Station: approx. The night scenery with the lit windows looks just like it! The establishment boasts a long history dating back some 3000 years! With its charming wooden structure and seemingly endless corridors, it really gives off a Spirited Away feel. Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, was confirmed as one of the sources of inspiration. As it happens, the design for the iconic place was inspired by several real-life hot spring resorts in Japan. ![]() It's impossible to forget Aburaya, the massive bathhouse filled with whimsical creatures and surrounded by mystery. ![]()
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