Ghibli Park — Immersive World of Miyazaki Animation

Ghibli Park (ジブリパーク) brings Studio Ghibli's animated worlds to life across five distinct areas within Nagakute's Expo 2005 Memorial Park. Opened in 2022–2023, the park emphasizes atmosphere and immersion over rides — visitors walk through recreations of iconic Ghibli locations: the antique shop from Whisper of the Heart, Howl's castle, the bathhouse from Spirited Away, and Satsuki and Mei's house from My Neighbor Totoro (built originally for 2005 Expo, now integrated into the park).

Unlike theme parks focused on attractions, Ghibli Park is contemplative — wander through Ghibli's Grand Warehouse (a massive indoor facility with exhibitions, play areas, and a 1:1 scale catbus), explore Dondoko Forest's nature trails leading to a wooden Totoro house, or photograph the European-inspired Hill of Youth buildings from Howl's Moving Castle and Whisper of the Heart. The park requires reservation-based timed entry and operates at limited capacity to maintain peaceful immersion.