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When do Ghibli Museum tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale on the 10th of each month at 10:00 JST, for visits in the following month.
Confirmed from several travel sources Last checked Oct 15, 2026, 20:00 JST
Booking opens
For visits 2026-12-01 to 2026-12-31
How to buy
- From abroad: buy on Lawson Ticket's online Ghibli Museum page (Japanese only; use your browser's translate feature).
- In Japan: buy at a Lawson convenience store Loppi machine (a Japanese phone number is required).
- Pick a date and an entry time slot. Have two or three back-up dates ready because popular slots go within minutes.
Rules to know
- Admission is by advance reservation only. No tickets are sold at the museum.
- The ticket holder's name is checked against ID at the entrance. Tickets are non-transferable, so resale tickets will be refused.
Sold out? Other ways in
- Guided tours that include Ghibli Museum entry (Klook)
- JTB Sunrise Tours (bus tour with museum entry)
- Ghibli Park in Aichi: tickets open two months ahead
FAQ
When do Ghibli Museum tickets go on sale?
On the 10th of every month at 10:00 Japan time, for visits in the following month.
Can I buy Ghibli Museum tickets from overseas?
Yes, through Lawson Ticket's online page. The page is in Japanese, so use your browser's translate feature.
Are resale Ghibli Museum tickets valid?
No. The name on the ticket is checked against ID at the entrance, and transferred tickets are refused.
Sources
- en.japantravel.com: “Tickets open one month before your visit, on the 10th, at 10:00 JST.” (checked 2026-10-15)
- japanactivity.com: “Next month's tickets go on sale on the 10th at 10:00 JST” (checked 2026-10-15)
Confirmed from multiple travel guides; the official ticket page could not be read automatically yet.
Rule changes
- 2026-10-15: Added. 10th of each month at 10:00 JST, for the following month.