Ghibli's Town & Edo Architecture Museum Free Tour
Overview
The adventure immediately takes you past the famed Ghibli Studio buildings, offering a unique glimpse of the creative heart of animation (viewed from outside). We will then explore local historical sites, including a small local shrine.
The tour culminates at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architecture Museum, a treasure trove of historical Japanese buildings relocated and preserved here. Inside, you will see captivating structures like a Japanese-style mansion and a charming old store, which inspired one of Ghibli's movies, Spirited Away.
Your tour ends at the museum, giving you ample time to explore the collection of charming old houses and architecture. This is the ultimate walking experience for Ghibli fans and anyone seeking a genuine taste of Tokyo's preserved history and culture.
Note: The Studio Ghibli buildings are NOT the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka City and are not tourist attractions. Please respect their privacy; we just walk by them quietly.
This activity includes:
- Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
- Koganei Park
- nonowa Higashi-Koganei
- Studio Ghibli office (outside view)
- Musashino (Western suburbs of Tokyo)
- Small local Shinto shrine
- Tokyo's residential area
- Koganei Park
- Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
- Tokyo's suburban life
- Local history & culture
- Japanese traditional houses and shops
- Government-licensed guide
Our Guides
On arrival
JR Higashi-Koganei Station (JC14) is about 25 minutes from Shinjuku Station, 40 minutes from Tokyo Station by JR Chuo Line (Rapid Service - train cars with the orange band).
The guide is holding a sign, "Freetour.com."
Things to note
- The Studio Ghibli buildings are NOT the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka City and are not tourist attractions. Please respect their privacy; we just walk by them quietly.
- This tour involves about 3-4 kilometers of walking. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Additional fees: Bus fare (180 JPY /person), Entrance fee of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (400 JPY /person).
- As for the tipping, cash is preferable, but credit cards (contactless) are also accepted.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
