Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

A time-slip open-air museum with rich variety of buildings from the Edo to Showa periods. Visited by Hayao Miyazaki and especially appealing to Ghibli fans. You can sit on tatami and experience aspects of old Japanese life. The Showa-era downtown is fully recreated, feeling like stepping into a movie. There’s also a place to buy snacks, with butter mochi being the most popular. Tickets can be purchased digitally to enter smoothly without lining up at the reception.

Featured as a Tokyo retro sightseeing spot with scenic Japanese views, associated with Musashi-Koganei.

This nostalgic spot features buildings that inspired the Studio Ghibli film 'Spirited Away.' Many of the structures, including rare traditional bathhouses, are open for you to explore. Visitors can experience old Japan, soak in Japanese culture, and snap fantastic photos.

A museum featuring many old buildings that inspired the townscape in 'Spirited Away.' The film's creators acknowledged using this place as a reference, and visitors can enter many of the facilities, experiencing a strong Ghibli atmosphere throughout.

This open-air museum showcases historical buildings and architecture, providing insights into Tokyo's past.

An open-air museum displaying and preserving valuable historic buildings. Known as a filming site for the movie 'Spirited Away'. Suggested visit time is about 60 minutes for Ghibli-related facilities. Most areas allow photography.

Located in Koganei City, this museum was visited by director Hayao Miyazaki for inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s film 'Spirited Away.' Features retro and nostalgic scenery. Includes the mascot character 'Edomaru' designed by Miyazaki. Popular spot for Ghibli fans.Currently under repair until March 2025. Modeled as Kamaji’s workplace in 'Spirited Away.'