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Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour
Joined 2019
Welcome to Ghibli world. We visit GHIBLI MUSEUM and EDO-TOKYO ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM in this tour.
GHIBLI MUSEUM is the original museum on Ghibli movies.
EDO-TOKYO ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM is where anime creators got inspirations for their works.
Let's jump into Ghibli world.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Shinjuku Station or Shibuya Station
Meet at Shinjuku (or your hotel which is optional)
Meet at Shinjuku Station or Shibuya Station, and head to Ghibli Museum by train and bus.
If you stay Shinjuku or Shibuya area (within 10 min walking distance from the station), I can pick up at your hotel without pick up fee.
Ghibli Museum in Mitaka
Explore the museum dedicated to the animated works of the famous Studio Ghibli.
After the museum, Go to Mitaka station by Ghibli shuttle bus.
Lunch Time near Mitaka station
Lunch: Ramen, Hamberger or anything you like.
After lunch, Move to Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum by train and bus.
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
30 buildings show history of architecture in Tokyo. And you will find many houses that gave imagination to anime creators.
See off at Musashi-Koganei Station (or your hotel which is optional)
Move by bus to Musashi-Koganei Station and see off.
Ending Point
Musashi-Koganei Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
TOUR PRICE INCLUDS : guide fee, guest admission fee (Ghibli Museum (1,000 yen pp) and Edo-Tokyo Architectural museum (400 yen pp)) , expense for guide (transportation, admission, meal, drink, etc.),
Due to my policy, children's guide fee (under 15) is free.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDS : transportation fee for guest (appx. 1500 yen per person), meals and drinks for guest,
Tour Important Information
Please see the calendar for this tour. And please note I start Ghibli Museum ticket booking after your payment. Because Ghibli Museum tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. So, just in case of cancel or change by guest after tickets are purchased, the guest will be responsible for the guest and the guide ticket fee (1000 yen per person + 15% TripleLights commission charge).
- I am flexible to add or subtract something you want on my tour.
- I will reply to your question as quickly as possible.
( Short list to do )
1. See the tour calendar, and make a reservation and payment. At the same time, send the number of guests, member's names and age by this tour's message system.
2. Guide (I) will make a reservation on behalf of you and purchase the tickets. Then report you if the reservation has been made.
3. If I can't make a reservation, I will report to you soon. The TripleLights office cancels the tour reservation and refund money without cancelation charge.
4. Just in case of cancellation or change by guest after tickets are purchased, the guest will be responsible for the Ghibli ticket fee. (guest and guide).
5. Monday and Tuesday are not listed on the tour calendar, because the Edo-Tokyo Architectural Museum is closed on Monday except for national holiday, and Ghibli Museum is closed on Tuesday basically.
( Details to add )
Ghibli Museum requires advanced reservations. The reservation begins on the 10th of one month before the tour. (Ex. April reservation begins 10th of March.) Reservation has to be made under the registered name system. Tickets must be purchased at the reservation. Please reserve your tour ASAP and at the same time, send the information of the number of guests, each member's name and age by using this tour's message system. This information is necessary when making a reservation.
Tour fee includes Ghibli Museum's ticket fee (1000 yen per person) and Edo-Tokyo Architectural museum's ticket fee (400 yen per person).
Usually, Ghibli tickets are sold out in the first one hour after reservation begins.
I will make a reservation on behalf of you, and respond to you if the reservation has been made. I will try to get a 10:00 or 14:00 reservation at the Ghibli Museum. If the 14:00 reservation is made, we will visit Edo-Tokyo Architectural Museum first and Ghibli Museum in the afternoon and see off at Mitaka station.
If I can't get the reservation, I will report you as soon, and TripleLights office cancels the tour reservation for you without cancelation charge and refund the money to you, even 30 days free cancelation period ends.
Ghibli tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. So, just in case of cancel or change by guest reason after tickets are purchased, the guest will be responsible for guests and the guide ticket fee (1000 yen per person + 15% TripleLights commission charge).
Please see calendar of this tour. Because Ghibli Museum tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. So, just in case of cancel or change by guest after tickets are purchased, guest will be responsible guest and guide ticket fee (1000 yen per person + 15% TripleLights commission charge). Tickets will be on sale 10th day of the previous month.
Important message from the supplier
- I am frexible to add or substract something you want in my tour..
- I will reply to your question as quickly as possible.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Shuichi O.
I am Shuichi, a licensed tour guide in Japan. I was born and grew up in Tokyo, near Asakusa. And lived in Portland, Oregon, USA for 5 years.
I am a travel lover, visited 18 countries with 24 airlines.
Through my experience, I have learned Japanese culture and history are so unique.
I will be more than happy if I can show you interesting places in my country.
I can introduce myself as a tail-economist. It doesn't mean scholar of economics but always boarding tail section of economy class.
I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Bye now !
COUNTRIES I visited :
Canada, U.S.A, Mexico, U.K. Netherland, Germany, France, U.A.E. Australia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and S.Korea.
AIRLINES I traveled :
American, Delta, United, Northwest, Alaska, America west, British airways,
Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore air, Thai international, Philippine air, Cathay pacific, Tiger air, China east, Shanghai air, Sichuan air, JAL, ANA, Peach air, and Vanilla air.
Reviews
Fiona H.
Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour
“A kind and well-organised guide. Thank you Shu, for an exceptional day out! ”
We had a fabulous day with Shu, who I recommend as a guide. I knew that after recent changes to the Ghibli ticket purchasing system, it would be harder than ever to purchase them from my home country, and I wanted the best odds of including this museum on my itinerary. I figured Shu would know best how to access the system from within Japan as he's done so many times. I felt fortunate that he successfully purchased tickets for the 10am opening time and also that we managed to book him, since guides can only book one lot of tickets per month. We are Ghibli fans, and the highlight of the museum for me was an exhibition of the exquisite art from 'The Boy and the Heron. We could have easily spent longer examining all the artwork from other Ghibli movies that covered the walls elsewhere. The room showing how animation works was delightful, the models and carousel whimsical and fun. So was the short movie. I felt joy as I viewed all the pieces. Possibly someone who isn't a Ghibli fan wouldn't enjoy it as much after all the hype over ticket purchases. But I felt it was true to the spirit of its creator and I loved it. Shu improved our visit by knowing where to go, not rushing us at all, and being very considerate of my sore feet (from my two prior weeks of walking everywhere in Japan). I took lots of breaks throughout the day. He took us to an izekaya for lunch which served delicious local food, and suggested we try some items we wouldn't have otherwise. That was a great success. We then visited the architectural museum. The grounds are full of significant Japanese buildings that were painstakingly moved there in their original condition. Shu showed us screenshots from some of the Ghibli movies and paired them with the buildings that may very well have inspired them (I was certainly convinced). The buildings are beautiful and worth seeing even without their connection to the Ghibli films, but Shu's thoughts on that and his knowledge of history enriched the experience.
Shuichi O.
Thank you for your wonderful review and comment. I also had a wonderful time with your family. I think you already arrived home town safely and have restarted daily happy life. Please come back to Japan again someday in future. See you again. Goodbye today.
Gregory F.
Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour
“Great day at Ghibli Museum.”
Thanks Shoe we had a great day spending time with you on our tour today to the Ghibli Museum and Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum. We were able to see a lot more with you and how it all relates Spirited Away. Thank you so much.
Shuichi O.
Thank you for your wonderful review and comment. I had a wonderful time with your family. I hope you cotinue a wonderful trip in my country Japan. Please come back to Japan again someday in future. Good-by today.
Hayley W.
Ghibli Museum & Edo-Tokyo Architecture Museum Private Tour
“Excellent Guide with interesting insights”
We went with Shuichi to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum and the Ghibli Museum. Both were wonderful experiences. Shuichi went above and beyond to engage my family on the long train ride there and was especially sweet to my 8yo son. The open air museum was interesting on it's own, but Shuichi made it even more enjoyable with his own personal insights about the place. I highly recommend a tour with Shuichi. He is both a fantastic guide and a wonderful person.
Shuichi O.
Thank you for your wonderful review and comment. I also had a wonderful time with your family. I think you arrived home safely and have restarted daily happy life. Please come back to Japan again someday in future. See you again. Goodbye today.
$260/ per group
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