Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

三鷹の森ジブリ美術館（みたかのもりじぶりびじゅつかん / Mitaka no Mori Jiburi Bijutsukan）

A museum that lets you step into the world of Studio Ghibli's animation.

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The building feels like a maze, with a central hall that is open from the basement up to the second floor. Inside, a permanent exhibition shows how an animated film comes to life, and the small Saturn Theater screens original short films made for the museum. On the rooftop garden stands a Robot Soldier about 5 meters tall.

Just be careful: it's reservation only. Tickets aren't sold at the museum, so you can't just drop in during a walk in the park. Book a date and time in advance.

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