(Walkthrough)

Step into this gorgeous garden and take in the beauty of nature, as inspired by the luscious greenery in Studio Ghibli’s films. You can discover plenty of secrets as you explore, like hidden sights from Ghibli films and a forested home of the cuddly spirit Totoro.

Hidden throughout the Ghibli Gardens are miniature dioramas depicting familiar settings and scenes from Studio Ghibli films. It offers a wonder of discovery, as guests take in the beautiful scenery only to look closer and discover the worlds that Studio Ghibli have brought to the big screen. For example, peering through a particular angle in a rock garden gives a view of a mountain range where Howl’s moving castle is at rest. Following the stream can lead guests to a cluster of small islands home to the Hotel Adriano from Porco Rosso, complete with Porco’s signature red plane parked out front. Follow the stream all the way, and guests can see a lovely Koi pond, while a neighboring pond has Fujimoto’s submarine from Ponyo emerging from the water. There is even one tree in the denser forest area where, when a guest peers through its knothole, they can see the Forest Spirit from Princess Mononoke looking back from its secluded home.

There is one more surprise waiting in the Ghibli Gardens, however. As guests venture deeper in, they can find themselves exploring a denser forest region. However, it is nothing to be scared of. In fact, this densely forested alcove is home to Totoro! Yes, the iconic spirit has a Meet and Greet for guests, giving them a chance to meet the cuddly creature face to face among all this lovely greenery. It all adds up to one more touch of magic among all this natural beauty.