Studio Ghibli Theme Park Grand Opening & Complete Tour | First impressions & tips!

[@fifthrider]

I'm grateful for videos like this that share the experience. Many of us will never be able to make it there. Also, I'm grateful it's in Japan because you could never build something like this here in America. Too many irresponsible hands coming and going. Disney and Universal are having a hard enough time with guest behavior. You've got a much more respectful audience over there.

[@didibryan]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@DanihelMetalPromotion]

Same problem in Europe, probably even worse than US because people smoke everywhere when they are outside. It's not illegal and they dont care. I wish it was illegal. So annoying.

[@beelzemobabbity]

@@DanihelMetalPromotionluckily people in the us usually respect smoking zones, its odd that they dont have them there, since they know they cant stop people its better to accommodate them in a way that doesn’t effect others

[@HarrisonTheGrey]

As an American (if this park were to open here) I'd be ok with background checks and having to take a Ghibli quiz to be able to enter haha.

[@Tampafan33]

That's just bs. We have a park like this in my city and nobody screws with It. It's bigger than disney. Too many people just assume bs

[@luliteslulikes3081]

The character on the sandwich flag is Nausicaä from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, I believe its the first ghibli movie although it was made before studio ghibli was a thing technically. I can't wait to go one day, thanks for the video.

[@didibryan]

Ah thank you! We haven't seen that yet, but was definitely on our to watch list

[@19Rena96]

To me she's the best character of all Ghibli movies. Btw, the manga is a masterpiece and i can't recommend it enough!

[@NYCCEJ]

Nausicaa is one of our favorite family movies.

[@TheBoardGameKaptain]

Nausicaa is my absolute favorite Gibli film... FYI, I've seen every Gibli film.

[@boeriksson3326]

@@didibryan See movie first. Then read the manga it's is so much deeper, darker and more twisted. And it's a Hayao Miyazaki original.

[@ghoulfr13nd]

For anyone wondering, the photo display with the yellow flowers and the sunrise is from Only Yesterday! Thank you for uploading an image of it, I've been watching so many videos to find what that one specifically looked like.

[@didibryan]

You're welcome!

[@mpGreen03]

Could you give a timestamp?

[@ray-iw4ys]

@@mpGreen03 if you’re still wondering: 7:24

[@mpGreen03]

@@ray-iw4ys Thank you!

[@taylorjolicoeur2603]

Awesome

[@TDI_CharlieBrown]

Castle in the Sky. Not just my favorite Ghibli movie, but one of my favorite movies period.

[@SG11007]

Totoro is our family fav! We have no idea how many times we watched it. My 6yr old survived the pandemic at home watching Totoro, that movie saved our sanity. ❤

[@didibryan]

Totoro! ♥️♥️♥️

[@ChanelStar1]

*How exciting! I can’t wait to go. My favorite Ghibli film is Howl’s Moving Castle! I love the story of her ultimately finding herself. I really love the English version because Christian Bale is so charming.*

[@darlenelipuma7769]

Gosh, you both look like you stepped out of a Ghibli movie!! The attention to detail is astounding!! The soot sprites in the walls. The Kodamas in the warehouse. The flag on the sandwich is Nausicaa!! Loved the pic with No Face!! All of the pics were so nice!! My favorite Ghibli is probably Ponyo, but I enjoy them all. Thank you for making this video. I'm American and 71 years old so I know I'll never get to experience your wonderful park. But you have shown it so well! I know I'd be totally broke because I'd have to bring EVERYTHING home from the souvenir shops!!! lol

[@didibryan]

Yes we were super impressed by all the details! We can tell you're so passionate about ghibli content and we truly hope you can still find some way to visit!

[@SodaPop3092]

Ponyo has always been my favorite

[@arlindazhegu7036]

This park is super cute. Thank you for showing it! It's on my bucket list to visit it someday. My favourite Ghibli movie is also "Howl's Moving Castle".

[@Cinderella72291]

Growing up, it was and still is Totoro, but I think my all time favorite is Kiki's Delivery Service. I love the storyline, and how Jiji stole the show, which is the best part of the movie. Everytime when he talks make me enjoy the movie even more.

[@marksharp3185]

My absolutely favorite Ghibli movie is Castle in the Sky! I actually have a top 20 favorite movies and it made the list! :)

[@michaelsierra9]

Nausicaa from Nausicaa of the valley of the wind, my favorite of all the Ghibli films. That character you asked about on the flag of your sandwich.

[@autisticpainter4079]

Such a lucky couple. I'd love to go to Studio Ghibli theme park. The man is a genius and his animes are timeless classics. My favourite two are spirited away and Howl's moving castle. Great video.

[@ElmaErumaStarlight]

Spirited away, Totoro and ponyo are my favs, and ponyo is my most favorite

[@mikemoe8212]

This place looks awesome! Looks like you guys had a great time, would love to visit here sometime.

[@aitotem]

I mean this wasn't a COMPLETE tour, regardless of construction, but still better than most videos of the park.

[@andrewcrumb8027]

That was a great trip you two went on. 5:53 That's Nausicaa from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. 8:13 My favorite Studio Ghibli movie is Kiki's Delivery Service.

[@hectorvazquezdelarosa8004]

An amazing video, my friends and I are planning to go there soon. Thanks for sharing all this japanese magic. Arigato! Saludos desde Marbella!!!

[@yuwish6320]

Wow, that's really cool. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind was the first anime I ever watched way back in the 80s.

[@rawkguy4896]

I love videos like this. Its so relaxing from everything else. My favorite Ghibli film is Spirited Away

[@didibryan]

Thank you!

[@marshalltheuke6060]

I would cry of excitement.

[@danpreston564]

I saw Totoro live on stage in London last week. It’s utterly beautiful. If you get any chance to see it you have to do it.

[@GomChingu]

Great video, the editting and shots really summarized Studio Ghibli Theme Park better than other videos.

[@didibryan]

Thank you thank you so much!!

[@LisaQuan]

Thank you so much for sharing your day at the park. You two did a great job at showing us around all the attractions!

[@weneedtotalkaboutkevind5092]

From up on Poppy Hill is my favorite Studio Ghibli film😊

[@fran-kittyayers5329]

Wow, just discovered your site and I'm so glad I did, very informative a pleasure to watch x

[@didibryan]

Thank you so much!

[@subhadra107]

I'm going to have to agree with you, my favorite Ghibli move is Howl's Moving Castle . I wish I could travel to Ghibli Park.

[@didibryan]

Let's go Howl's Moving Castle fans!

[@FMM12100]

Very impressive to see a park themed after the world-class animation studio! And may I say, the attention to detail is amazing! Princess Mononoke is my favorite of Miyazaki’s movies by a big long leap, but all the others are fantastic as well. As for the character you mention around 5:50, that’s Naussica from “Naussica of the Valley of the Wind”, the 1984 film which pilot-lit the creation of Ghibli Studio. FUN FACT: she was an inspiration for the Zelda we see in Breath of the Wild!

[@stellatuifao2]

My favorite Ghibli movies is Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle In The Sky, and Totoro and trying to watch more ❤😊😊😊

[@RionaClancy]

Wow! This video was so nice to watch. Very refreshing! I thought I was watching a video with 1 million views due to quality. Thank you for sharing

[@didibryan]

Thank you for the lovely comment!!

[@PatyAntay]

Thank you so much for this video!!!! One of my dreams is visit Studio Park!!!! Lots of hugs from Ayacucho, Perú!

[@didibryan]

We hope you can visit some day too!! ♥️

[@CreamyGoodness1994]

i like the fact that you know your ghibli movies 💯

[@seventyfive9115]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo, c'est tellement beau, et tous ces décors que je regarde avec des yeux d'enfant !! J'ai très envie de les voir de mes propres yeux !! ❤️🤍❤️🤍🙏🙏 Vous êtes un très beau couple et vous êtes tellement beaux !! Merci, merci !!

[@martinvalencia798]

I loved all of the Ghibli offerings but I particularly like the slice of life movies like Only Yesterday, Up On Poppy Hill, andOcean Waves.

[@clurkroberts2650]

I really love your channel. Beautifully shot, edited and I enjoy both of your commentaries. The park is so beautifully designed and reflects the artistry, colors and world of the Ghibli films. Your music selection is wonderful. Thank you

[@didibryan]

Thank you so much!!

[@MistyyLou]

It would be an absolute dream to go here. I’m emotional just watching your tour! Thanks for sharing.

[@didibryan]

You're very welcome!

[@alexamerling79]

Jealous! I love Ghibli movies and would love to go there someday :) My favorte is Castle in the Sky.

[@sitongm2555]

Thanks for the tips. I will definitely bring my 3 years old daughter to the park. Great vlog

[@didibryan]

Have fun!

[@AlenaHernandezMoonclaw]

The character on the flag of the burger was Nausica and now I'm inspired to try going there in the future, thanks!

[@Foolish_huan]

Thanks for taking us along 😊

[@didibryan]

You're welcome!!

[@Nintendan95]

I am dying to see all the Castle In the Sky stuff!! I only recently started watching Ghibli movies over the Christmas break with my younger sister and we absolutely loved Laputa! Totoro was also right up there for us.

[@didibryan]

The movies are wonderful aren't they =]

[@peacewillow]

i wish we could have nice quiet things like this in america..... thank you so much for sharing! 💕 oh! and i could live forever in the world of "spirited away"!! 🤗

[@didibryan]

You're welcome!

[@seichualumni]

Its nice to see you guys vid finally get more attention should deserve! Keep it going you guys!

[@didibryan]

Thank you so much!

[@robertbreschard3493]

This is amazing

[@blacky3911]

Thank you so much for this video 😭🙏🏽💜💜💜I can’t wait to visit it myself

[@trangdinh3014]

I love movies from Ghibli. Wow, I want to go the theme park.

[@didibryan]

We do too and hope you can someday!

[@JamesWatangura]

You should really watch nausicaa valley of the wind in my opinion it’s one of my favourites

[@arielimanatal4469]

Thank you so much for this video. My family plan to visit Japan one day, and the Ghibli Park is Number 1 on the list. We love Totoro so much. Even as a 46 year-old guy, my ambition is to take a seat on the cat bus! 🐈

[@didibryan]

Go for it!! It's all of our dreams haha

[@Andru]

This looks incredible! My son would love checking this out 😮

[@didibryan]

Hope he has the opportunity one day soon!

[@flyersaga]

Awesome tour! Howl’s Moving Castle is my favorite Ghibli movie too 😍

[@didibryan]

Yay!!

[@backyardstories2849]

Chihito is my fav

[@TokyoPaul]

Coool Hopefully I can go there someday

[@catterin7815]

Thank You very much for sharing this beautiful park with us. My favorite movie is Howl's Moving Castle as well. My Daughter's favorite movie is Spirited Away.

[@tristanperrin6924]

M'y was thé catsle in thé Sky

[@didibryan]

You're welcome! All amazing movies 😍

[@jonlava173]

I want a Totoro omomori! ❤

[@pundawg4806]

I got so excited for the from up on poppy hill photo op

[@soratatami9070]

I think the “giant Totoro” that you saw at 11:00 is actually the fat cat from the movie “The Cat Returns”

[@MarcoPolo123GO]

Thank you guys, I enjoyed the tour.

[@chychy7559]

It's so so beautiful!!! I dong know if I will ever be able to go, but thank you for posting this vodeo!video!! I love everything ❤️

[@101taker7]

I cant wait to visit japan on march for the first time, to visit Miyazaki place 🐍🐍🌸🌸💖💖

[@joshb5632]

Great video! Thank you for posting!

[@violetuniverse42]

My favourite movie is howls moving castle and princess Mononoke, thank you guys for the video i enjoyed it a lot 💓

[@didibryan]

Yay another Howl's Moving Castle fan! We also love Princess Mononoke too You're welcome!

[@250cupsofjunk]

Nausica!!!! From Nausica of the valley of the wind on the lil flag!!!!

[@smosmo4617]

What a magical place.

[@mattaritokyo]

Great video! I went last Friday and I agree, the gift shop was like a battle field, it was so difficult to film that part 🤣 But I was able to buy some stuff, even though I wasted one hour with lining up to get in and to pay lol

[@didibryan]

Haha I'm glad you were still able to buy something though!

[@catmarie8429]

My boyfriend is obsessed with The Cat Returns. Wants to watch it every weekend.😅 "Chao babe"

[@trewous2010]

Great content, thanks! My favorite movie is Tale of Princess Kaguya, but didnt see anything related in the video 😁

[@Yui0048]

I did not know until now that Japan made a real live theme park of all of the studio Gbilhi movies I’ve watched, OMG can’t wait to go there when I have the chance

[@didibryan]

It's brand new!!

[@Yui0048]

@@didibryan oh really, when was ir officially opened

[@didibryan]

It opened beginning of November!

[@The-Great-Bukini]

My favorite Ghibli film is Ponyo. But that’s not saying much because that along with my neighbor Toroto were the only ones ive seen. I intend to watch a lot more in the future.

[@bloopiewhale5355]

I love Grave of the Fireflies so much that ive only watched once and never again.

[@didibryan]

It is truly heartbreaking 😭

[@truthbetold143]

me too...i have watched vlogs where they visit ghibli park but never have grave of the fireflies mentioned. i guess because its a heartbreaking movie...but for me it is a beautiful albeit heartbreaking 🫶 coming in close at 2nd place for me is howl's moving castle...still have to watch a couple more studio ghibli movies...

[@charlielan9287]

Thanks for this vid. Very detailed walk-through with many helpful tips.

[@didibryan]

You're welcome!!

[@theneverknowgirls]

The flag on the sandwich is princess nasaca, lov itttt I wanna goooo

[@Peephee]

The character on the flag is Nausicaa! And the robot is from "Laputa: castle in the sky". There is also a mistake in the menu: it's "Pizza al taglio" and not "Pizza ar taglio" (in italian). What a wonderful tour! I hope to visit it as soon as possible

[@KaliSlay87]

Thank you so much for this video. This looks like such an incredible trip.

[@didibryan]

You're welcome! It was an awesome trip!

[@rangolizard2006]

I have 2 favs "Nausicaä Valley of the wind" and "Kikis delivery service" but I love every one of them

[@marcuspearson87]

Im such a fan of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Winds, Howls Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away.

[@johnnyong2341]

Thanks 👍 for sharing your vlog 😊☕🍰

[@didibryan]

You're welcome!

[@TheBoardGameKaptain]

This was a fantastic video. I really want to visit this park when I finally get to visit Japan. Thank you so much for this video.

[@themummyguy2606]

Oh man I'm hoping to go the ghibli park one of these days

[@didibryan]

Good luck! They're opening up to foreigners soon too!

[@taylorjolicoeur2603]

Spirited away & Howl’s moving castle

[@Ranbeedsmp]

Howls moving castle and spirited away❤

[@MangaMan108]

5:56 We don't know this character. Bru.... Absolutely love this!

[@lucieciepka1031]

Thank you so much for showing us how is it inside. We will be going there with our 4yo daughter only for Totoro Arrietty and maybe Kiki. Do you think that if we only focus on those two (three) we can see the exposition, the cat bus and May and Satsuki’s house in one day?

[@didibryan]

Yes definitely! Although the kids may have a lot of fun in kid street (not filmed) and you can spend a lot more time there than we did

[@Rimjhim_phrogwizard]

Yayy !! soo happy ! I'll surely visit the park one day ! ❤️

[@didibryan]

We hope so too!!

[@Rimjhim_phrogwizard]

@@didibryan Aww ❤️ Thank you 💗💗

[@Dicklaurent74]

I just got tickets to go to Ghibli Park in November and am so excited to go. One thing that is confusing is that it appears the first entry to an area is at 12:00 p.m. even though the calendar says the park opens at 9:00 a.m. Why does the park open three hours before anyone can enter the Grand Warehouse etc.? Is it worth going early?

[@didibryan]

Super excited for you! The park is open to the public and has parts unrelated to Ghibli. You're free to explore that and it's a nice park, but if you're there just for the Ghibli attractions, then there isn't too much of a need to go early. I'm looking on the site and it looks like domestic tickets can go into the warehouse earlier ghibli-park.jp/en/ticket/ticket-nov.html but the international tickets only start at 12pm.

[@angelanoel7643]

This is everything ❤ 😊 sadly I would never get to see in person do to my anxiety With flying 😢 but happy I get to see it

[@didibryan]

I'm sorry to hear about your flying anxiety but glad we could show you through our video ♥️

[@ibnathebeliever2665]

my first crush is HOWL's MOVING CASTLE but I stay for WHISPER OF THE HEART. But I love all Studio Ghibli's movies. XD

[@twicupcake]

We managed to get tickets for the Warehouse for March. Have only seen Totoro but now we have 3 months to watch all the relevant movies. Suggestions on the order? Also a bit nervous since we are coming from overseas and don't speak Japanese (thank goodness for translator apps).

[@didibryan]

Congrats! List of movies that a decent amount of content in the warehouse: Totoro Spirited Away Arrietty Castle in the Sky Porco Rosso Nausicaa Pom Poko Optional (since attractions for these will opened later in 2023) Kiki's Delivery Service Howl's Moving Castle Princess Mononoke

[@helvetica.standard101]

Great vid. I’m heading there next weekend and have been watching a ton of vids to get prepped. Sorry y’all couldn’t get anything at the gift store, I’m definitely heading there first once I’m at the warehouse.

[@didibryan]

Please buy some amazing goods on behalf of us!! And most importantly have fun!!

[@Kelvin-cd9kv]

Another great video! Hope I get to visit when I’m back in Japan ❤

[@didibryan]

Thanks again Kelvin!!

[@butterflymilk8764]

My favorite movie is also Howl moving Castel. Is howl's one of those attractions they are currently builded?

[@didibryan]

Yes! The valley of the witches is currently being built and plans to open in 2023 and will have more Howl's Moving Castle related things!

[@maomi1852]

I think these parks, if they had the money and resources, would be much more amazing if they actually recreated the cities from the animated movies. A little like what you guys saw inside the dome, but outside, like a big theme park divided by each city/place of the movies with actual building modeled after those. Being that many buildings are never seen inside, most buildings could be the utility rooms (like restaurants, cafe, shops, entertainment, art exposition, museum, etc). The same applied to the walking roads, instead of just being plain cement, there are many movies where the streets are made of cobblestone, it would be great if they did that. It would so great to have the actual feeling of walking inside the scenarios. Also, there are so many ghibli movies in nature, it would actually be great if they made park areas with the same flora as the movies or the closest possible.

[@jumanakhalid2186]

واو فيديو يجنن 🫶🤍

[@chialeahh]

i love this, your videos are amazing 🤍

[@didibryan]

Thank you!!

[@CDHfilms]

I wanna come here sooooooooooo BADLY!!! 3:11 Look it's Sheeta! 6:56 - 7:42 I want a picture with everyone!

[@yeungs4156]

thank you for the info. It seems like is a whole day trip, would you recommend finding airbnb nearby or pretty convenient to train back to osaka.

[@didibryan]

We stayed near Nagoya station. There were not many options closer and Nagoya station was about 50 min away and had a lot of options. Osaka would be significantly further.

[@SoSab]

Wow, this is not what I'd expected for the park. Do you prefer the ghibli park or the ghibli museum? Thank you so much for showing us.

[@didibryan]

We prefer the park since it's just a much bigger and more immersive experience. But for those visiting only Tokyo, the museum may be a much closer option and one that will be easier to get a ticket for as well.

[@Whimmery]

Flag from sandwich is from Nausica movie/manga

[@TheDarkLink7]

Mine is the first one I've seen (which is Spirited Away. Had seen a video of a KZbinr NostalgiaCritic I believe who briefly mentioned it in passing so I had found a way to buy a VHS of it so yeah). I have two and still have yet to watch the second one (which is Princess Mononoke).

[@kelseygardner5737]

What an awesome video! My partner and I are coming to Japan in October, so this information is really helpful :) How do you enter the lottery to get tickets?

[@didibryan]

Thank you! Are you coming in October 2023? They only have the lottery system now in the beginning. Going forward, it will change to first come first serve. I bought the tickets on this site: l-tike.com/bw-ticket/ghibli/ghibli-park/

[@kelseygardner5737]

Yes we fly out early October next year and this is DEFINITELY a must do when we get to Japan! Ah that’s good to hear, we will buy tickets maybe online when we land in Tokyo. I’d hate to miss out 🥺

[@didibryan]

I would definitely recommend seeing if you can get the tickets before you arrive. No idea how the tickets for the park will work a year from now, but based on my past experiences with the ghibli museum, if you wait until you arrive, it will probably be sold out.

[@lagwagonneverstops]

Whispers of the heart is my favourite film ❤ Thank you for this, looks very busy but very fun. Hopefully one day I will make it to Japan and will add this to my list

[@jennytai88]

Is it even possible to buy a ticket? I saw an online site but you gotta have Lawson membership and everything, I think it’s easier if you live in Japan

[@didibryan]

Up until now it's basically been a lottery system and any leftover tickets are first come first serve via their ticketing website or the Loppi machines in Lawson. Going forward, it will only be first come first serve and will probably need to book a couple months in advance as well.