So adorable—Studio Ghibli-certified Totoro puff pastries that are super popular

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 

For Studio Ghibli fans visiting Tokyo, besides paying homage to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, there’s another must-visit spot not far from the museum—the “Shirubeshi Puff Workshop,” a dessert shop personally certified by Mr. Hayao Miyazaki himself. The shop offers a limited daily supply of Japan’s only Totoro-shaped puff pastries, and their adorable designs have fans going crazy.

The “Shirubeshi Puff Workshop” is located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, about a 40-minute drive from the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. With its red brick walls, wooden interiors, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, the atmosphere is relaxed and charming. The two-story building has a sales area on the first floor and a café space for relaxation on the second. Inside, you’ll find many decorations inspired by Mr. Miyazaki’s works, allowing fans to enjoy a cup of coffee or drink while savoring the Totoro puff and immersing themselves in the Ghibli ambiance.

The sales area on the first floor sells the adorable Totoro puffs. Though their overall shapes are similar, each Totoro features a unique small decoration based on the flavor. Flavors also vary by season, with options including matcha, chocolate, strawberry, and custard… among six varieties. If one Totoro puff isn’t enough, the shop also sells Ghibli-style shaped cookies, such as chestnut or leaf shapes, which are particularly popular.