Take a sneak peek inside Japan's upcoming Studio Ghibli theme park

A extremely anticipated theme park from Studio Ghibli, the creators of beloved movies corresponding to My Neighbour Totoro and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away, is opening its doorways to guests on 1 November. 

Past the gates, a whimsical world awaits, full with a fluffy Cat Bus, the toothy grin of Totoro and a life-sized No-Face seated on a prepare. 

Situated in Nagakute, Japan, throughout the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, the attraction is split into 5 areas: the Hill of Youth, Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Mononoke’s Village, Valley of Witches and Dondoko Forest. 

The park, which was constructed at a price of 34 billion yen (€240 million), options massive open-air areas consistent with the significance of nature and the outside in Studio Ghibli's movies. 

Solely three sections of the theme park shall be open to the general public initially: the Hill of Youth, Ghibli's Grand Warehouse and the Dondoko Forest. 

Let's take a more in-depth have a look at these areas:

The Hill of Youth

An elevator tower that may function one of many entrances to the Ghibli ParkYUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP or licensors

An vintage store situated within the 'Hill of Youth' part of the Ghibli parkYUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP or licensors

This part serves as the doorway to the park and options an elevator tower impressed by a number of Ghibli movies, together with Citadel within the Sky and Howl's Transferring Citadel.

Ghibli lovers may also be capable to discover a real-life model of the vintage store depicted in Whisper of the Coronary heart, that includes a shocking view over the complete park. 

Dondoko Forest

Ghibli character 'Totoro' at Dondoko ForestYUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP

'Satsuki and Mei's Home' on the new Ghibli Park in NagakuteYuichi Yamazaki/AFP

Elsewhere, Dondoko Forest evokes the retro peace of My Neighbour Totoro, with bucolic strolling paths, playground gear, and an unlimited wood Totoro determine.

Guests also can have a look inside a devoted real-life scale recreation of Satsuma and Mei's Home, which has stood within the park since 2005 for the Aich Expo.

Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse

The principle staircase space of Ghibli's Grand WarehouseYUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP

A recreated set from 'Spirited Away' that includes No-FaceYUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP

A serious draw of the park shall be Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, the hangar-like indoor portion of the park with varied points of interest, together with 14 units from 13 Ghibli classics.

Guests can stroll alongside an alley designed to seem like the opening scene of Spirited Away, or perch on the crimson velvet-covered prepare seat in a carriage subsequent to the film's immediately recognisable "No-Face" character.

Mononoke’s Village and the Valley of Witches will open to the general public at a later date. 

Tickets shall be reservation solely, costing between 1,000 to 2,500 yen (approx. €7-€17) per space for adults. Get reserving now!