Ghibli Museum (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Ghibli Museum?
What makes it 81% Baby-Friendly: Babies are admitted and carers get nursing rooms, diaper tables and elevators, but mandatory stroller parking, steep rooftop stairs and possible film noise mean a still pleasant yet less seamless visit.
Positives:
- Baby-friendly facilities: Nursing rooms with hot-water dispensers and diaper tables are on every floor.
- Playroom safety: The Cat Bus area is padded and shoes-off, ideal for a crawling infant.
Challenges:
- Stroller access: Strollers must be parked outside; bring a carrier for indoor exhibits and stairs.
- Steep stairs: The rooftop garden is reachable only by narrow spiral stairs, not suitable for strollers.
What is Ghibli Museum?
- A Tokyo museum dedicated to the art and history of Studio Ghibli animation
- An architectural creation by Hayao Miyazaki, drawing on European village motifs to craft whimsical, storybook interiors
- A venue housing permanent and rotating exhibits of original sketches, storyboards and handcrafted animation models, along with an intimate short-film theater and a rooftop garden
What is so special about Ghibli Museum for with baby?
- Exclusive Ghibli short in Saturn Theater with aisle-seat exit
- Soft, safe Cat Bus playroom for crawling infants
- 5 m Robot Soldier photo spot on rooftop garden
- Quiet, child-height TRI HAWKS reading room
- Nursing rooms and baby-friendly facilities on every floor
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: A 2-3 hour visit lets you enjoy the film, playroom and rooftop garden at a relaxed pace with a baby.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Ghibli Museum
Saturn Theater film:
Watch the exclusive 10–15 min Ghibli short in the 80-seat Saturn Theater.
Tip: Sit on the aisle for quick exits with your baby.
Cat Bus playroom:
Let your baby crawl inside the life-size fluffy Cat Bus play area.
Tip: Remove shoes and use the nearby diaper-changing room before play.
Rooftop Robot Soldier:
Climb the spiral stairs to see the 5 m Laputa Robot Soldier and park views.
Tip: Hold your baby on steep stairs and pause on landings for breaks.
Where a Film Is Born exhibit:
Explore storyboards, model planes and animation tools in the five-room permanent exhibit.
Tip: Use a baby carrier to navigate narrow spaces; park strollers at the entrance.
TRI HAWKS reading room:
Relax in the quiet corner with child-height picture books selected by Miyazaki.
Tip: Feed or soothe your baby here; staff can warm bottles on request.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Ghibli Museum
- Buy tickets in advance: Tickets must be purchased by date online or through convenience stores before arrival.
- Visit midweek or off-peak: Arrive at opening to avoid café lines and busier afternoon crowds.
- Start with the film: See the daily short first to settle your baby before exploring exhibits.
Reviews of Ghibli Museum
Glenn Goldman
Entertaining visit for anyone interested in animation but it’s especially focused on children. Adults will appreciate it as well. The building itself is playful and contributes to the overall feel of the visit. The artwork is simply stunning. It was also impressive to see the resources they used to design the movies. They had books about the anatomy of animals to architecture. It all helps to give...
mariam k
Very nice Small museum. We went at 5pm and was able to see everything and have time for the gift shop before closing at 6pm. It’s a little hard and out of the way to get to by public transport. You have to buy tickets online and they go on sale one day the month before. So look it up and plan ahead. No tickets sold at the facility. No photography or video allowed inside. There is a cafe as well bu...
Queen PushyCat
After 10 years of living in Japan, I finally visited the Ghibli Museum with my friends. We went towards the end of the day, and honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect given all the hype and praise it receives. As someone who enjoys Ghibli films but isn’t a die-hard fan, I found the experience pleasant but not mind-blowing. The museum is fascinating, especially for those interested in the mechanic...
JC
As everyone knows you must purchase tickets way ahead, one month before our trip I had to wake up at 4am and queue online for about 1h to get my tickets but it was worth it. The museum is not big and there's not much to see but what there is, it is beautiful and magical. The cafeteria and restaurant despite looking very good and high end could use some improvement, the food sucked. Also there's a...
Mort A
A place where you watch your favorite movies and your inner child cries with each chapter of their hard work, brought to life through animation. Studio Ghibli’s artists would rather lose money for the sake of art and entertainment than compromise their vision. Oh, how each scene makes my soul weep! Every moment feels so vivid, it’s as if my past life was Japanese. I love every minute of it. It’s b...
When is the best time to visit Ghibli Museum (Tokyo, Japan)?
Short film titles change monthly. Check the museum website before your visit to see the current screening.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum tickets (2 adults) | JPY 2,000 |
| Coffee latte | JPY 500 |
| Kid pound cake portion | JPY 380 |
| Totoro rattle souvenir | JPY 1,050 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 3,930 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 1-chōme-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan
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