Tickets for Ghibli Park, which opened in November 2022, are purchased by reservation only. Moreover, the first-come, first-served policy means that you may not succeed in getting the ticket for the day you want to visit.
In this article, we will explain how to purchase tickets, and explain why the tickets are known to be difficult to get, so that you can get a better picture of the ticket buying process.
Let us walk you through the entire process, to help make the process as stress free as possible.
There are three ways to purchase tickets for Ghibli Park
There are mainly three ways to buy tickets to Ghibli Park. The most straightforward way is buying it through their official website online, or through a terminal at a convenience store.
Each of these methods has its advantages and disadvantages, but there is no difference in the fact that tickets are purchased on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you want to be sure to get tickets, JTB also offers Ghibli Park tickets that are combined with lodging, so please consider which is best for you.
(source:Ghibli Park)
1. Purchase through the official website
Purchase from Boo-Woo, an online service that handles Ghibli Park tickets.
To purchase tickets through Boo-Woo, you must register as a member with Boo-Woo in advance.
It is nice to know that the procedure can be done anywhere with a smartphone.
Tickets can be paid by credit card or by carrier payment (pay with your cell phone bill).
If you purchase paper tickets, you can also pay at convenience stores (Lawson and Ministop only)!
2. Purchase at Loppi terminals at Lawson and Ministop
If you purchase from the official website (Boo-Woo), you may have to wait for your purchase.
In such cases, you may be able to get tickets faster by purchasing at Loppi terminals at Lawson and Mini Stop!
The advantage is that you will not have to wait as long as you would if you purchased from the official website (Boo-Woo).
3. Purchase as an accommodation package through JTB
The last method is to purchase tickets with lodging at JTB. This method is not beneficial for those who want to visit Ghibli Park on a day trip or those who have already decided on a place to stay, but it has the advantage of being easier to get tickets compared to the official website or Loppi.
| Advantages | Disadvantages | |
| Buy on the official website (Boo-Woo) | Can buy from anywhere online | ・Strict first-come, first-served policy ・Registration is required to purchase |
| Buy at Loppi | Easy to purchase even if you are not good at operating a smartphone ・Less waiting time than the official website | First come, first served |
| Buy at JTB | Easy to get tickets | Since it is combined with lodging, you will have to adjust your travel schedule and accommodations |
Is it difficult to get tickets to Ghibli Park?
Tickets for Ghibli Park are first-come, first-served. Tickets go on sale at 2:00 pm on the 10th of every month, and tickets can be purchased for two months in advance (for example, tickets for July 1-31 will go on sale at 2:00 pm on May 10).
The early bird gets the worm, so tickets for popular GW, summer vacation, weekends, and national holidays are difficult to obtain.
At the time when tickets go on sale, the official website (Boo-Woo) is flooded with visitors, and in some cases it takes a long time for the purchase screen to appear, and in some cases you may have to wait for several hours.
If you are planning to purchase tickets on the official website (Boo-Woo), it is advisable to complete the membership registration in advance, before the day of sale.
(source:Ghibli Park)
Points to keep in mind when purchasing tickets for Ghibli Park
Please do not purchase tickets that are being resold, even if it is difficult to purchase tickets. The official website of Ghibli Park lists the following precautions.
The purchase of tickets for the purpose of resale or transfer (including as a gift) is strictly prohibited. Purchasing tickets for the purpose of resale may violate the law and may be punishable by law.
The identity of the applicant (representative) will be checked at the entrance at random. Please bring your ID (driver's license, various insurance cards, passport, my number card, or student ID).
Admission will be denied if tickets are found to have been resold at auction, etc.
https://l-tike.com/bw-ticket/ghibli/ghibli-park/
In summary:
- You may be charged with a crime if you purchase a ticket that has been resold.
- Random identification checks are done at the entrance to Ghibli Park.
- Tickets purchased through auctions, etc. will not be accepted.
The Ghibli Park that you have been looking forward to visiting will be ruined if you do not follow the rules for purchasing tickets, so please make sure to purchase tickets in the prescribed manner!
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