By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network Editorial Team
Fans of Studio Ghibli, take note: The Great Ghibli Expo will be held from July 7 to September 11 at the Roppongi Hills Observatory in Tokyo. This special event celebrates the 30th anniversary of Studio Ghibli, featuring everything from classic masterpieces like *Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind* to *Red Turtle*, which won’t premiere until September 17 this year. There will also be a giant Totoro Bus that both kids and adults can ride together.
The Great Ghibli Expo will be held from July 7 to September 11 at the Roppongi Hills Observatory in Tokyo. (Image source / ジブリの大博?会)
The Totoro Bus that both kids and adults can ride. (Image source / ジブリの大博?会)
The Great Ghibli Expo will showcase all unpublished treasures from Studio Ghibli since its founding in 1985, including posters, flyers, production materials, and planning documents for every work. In line with the studio’s recurring theme of "yearning for the skies," the venue is set at the Roppongi Hills Observatory, 250 meters above ground. The expo will also feature the “Ghibli Aircraft Exhibition” and displays related to the film *Red Turtle*.
Featuring all works from Studio Ghibli’s 30-year history. (Image source / ジブリの大博?会)
The Ghibli Aircraft Exhibition themed around the dream of flying. (Image source / ジブリの大博?会)
Tickets for The Great Ghibli Expo range from 1,100 to 2,300 yen. Held from July 7 to September 11 at the Roppongi Hills Observatory in Tokyo, the exhibition area will feature four major zones in its surrounding merchandise area, offering many exclusive expo goods. Travelers visiting Tokyo during this period should add this to their itinerary right away.
【Info】
The Great Ghibli Expo
Dates: July 7 – September 11, 2016 ※Open daily throughout the period
Hours: 10:00 – 22:00 (Last entry at 21:30)
Venue: Tokyo CityView, 52F Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tickets: General 2,300 yen / Student 1,700 yen / Child 1,100 yen / Senior (65+) 2,000 yen