Planning to visit Ghibli Park in January 2027? Tickets are scheduled to go on sale on November 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST). Check January’s opening dates and choose your pass before booking: the park is closed for the first three days of the year, and different passes give access to different areas and building interiors.
Ghibli Park is in Aichi Prefecture, near Nagoya. It is a separate attraction from the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, and the two require different tickets.
Updated November 8, 2026: Added the winter illumination and January holiday-planning details. The January ticket release, park calendar, prices, and entry rules have been checked against official information. All times below are Japan time.
January 2027 Opening Dates and Closures
Ghibli Park’s official calendar lists January 1–3, 5, 12, 19, and 26 as closed. January 4 (Monday) is the first scheduled opening day of 2027. If you’re spending New Year’s Day in Japan, do not plan a Ghibli Park visit for January 1, 2, or 3.
Scheduled opening hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. January 11 (Monday) is Coming of Age Day, a Japanese national holiday, so the park’s holiday hours and holiday ticket prices apply. The official calendar also designates January 27 as an Aichi resident priority ticket day; check the date’s availability through your overseas booking route. Recheck the calendar before making nonrefundable travel arrangements.
What’s Special About Visiting in January?
Ghibli Park has announced winter illumination at the entrance to Valley of Witches, along with seasonal decorations in Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse and other areas. The winter display is scheduled to continue until early February 2027, so January visitors can enjoy it during the park’s regular operating hours. The end date may change.
The lights are not a reason to expect a late-night opening: the park’s normal January closing time is 5 p.m. If you want to see several areas as well as the decorations, plan a full day rather than a late-afternoon visit. Wear layers suitable for walking outdoors in winter. See the official winter illumination announcement (Japanese) for details.
Choose Your January Ticket: Standard or Premium?
Overseas visitors can choose between two O-Sanpo day passes. Both require advance booking, and both include an assigned entry time for Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse.
| Pass | Areas included | Adult price: weekday / weekend or holiday |
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| O-Sanpo Day Pass Standard | Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, Mononoke Village, Valley of Witches | ¥3,300 / ¥3,800 |
| O-Sanpo Day Pass Premium | All five areas, including Hill of Youth and Dondoko Forest, plus designated building interiors | ¥7,300 / ¥7,800 |
Prices include tax, but ticket issuance fees are extra. Children ages 4–12 pay half the adult admission price, and children ages 0–3 enter free. Some rides and activities cost extra regardless of pass type.
Choose Premium if entering Howl’s Castle, Okino Residence, The House of Witches, World Emporium, or Satsuki and Mei’s House is central to your visit. Standard is the lower-cost choice if your priorities are the Grand Warehouse and the included outdoor areas. Standard holders can seek limited same-day tickets for designated buildings in Valley of Witches, but availability is not guaranteed. Do not rely on those extra tickets for a must-see attraction.
How to Book January 2027 Tickets from Overseas
January 2027 admission tickets are scheduled to go on sale on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. JST. Use the park’s official overseas ticket page to access its LAWSON TICKET and Klook booking links. Check the date, pass type, ticket conditions, and total price on the seller’s page before paying.
Choose a preferred January date and at least one backup date before sales begin. You will also need to select a Grand Warehouse entry time. If Ghibli Park is your main reason for staying near Nagoya, keep hotel plans flexible until you have confirmed tickets.
The park’s overseas ticket information page may show an older month’s sales notice before it is refreshed. For January’s release date, refer to the park’s official What’s New announcements; use the booking links on the ticket page for the purchase itself.
Plan Your January Visit Around Entry Times
For both passes, the entire party must enter Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse within one hour of the reserved entry time. Early entry is not allowed. Other included areas generally have no reserved entry time, but their final entry is 4:30 p.m., and queues may form.
If you buy Premium, you receive wristbands after staff check the QR code at your first area. The named ticket holder and the full group must enter that first area together, and wristband pickup must be completed by noon—even if your Grand Warehouse slot is later in the day. Aim to reach the park in the morning if you have Premium.
Ghibli Park is spread across Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, outside central Nagoya. The official rail approach is the Linimo line to Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station, Exit 2. Check the official directions before choosing your warehouse entry time. For travel to Nagoya from another city, see how to buy Shinkansen tickets in Japan.
Before You Pay
- Ticket changes, cancellations, and transfers are not allowed under the park’s standard rules. Confirm your date and group before purchasing.
- The named ticket holder must attend and may be asked for identification. Bring a passport or another accepted ID.
- Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside Ghibli Park. Arrange storage in advance; lockers in the surrounding public park are limited.
Official Information
For the most up-to-date information, please refer to:
- Ghibli Park — Official Announcements and January Ticket Release
- Ghibli Park — January 2027 Calendar
- Ghibli Park — Overseas Tickets and Pass Prices
- Ghibli Park — Winter Illumination Announcement (Japanese)
- Ghibli Park — Visitor FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- When do Ghibli Park tickets for January 2027 go on sale?
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The official release is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. Japan Standard Time. Start from the official overseas ticket page to find the relevant booking links.
- Is Ghibli Park open on January 1–3, 2027?
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No. The official calendar lists January 1–3 as closed, with January 4 as the first scheduled opening day of the year. Check the calendar again before traveling.
- Can I buy admission at Ghibli Park on the day of my visit?
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No. You need an advance ticket for your chosen visit date. Limited same-day tickets for certain building interiors in Valley of Witches are only available to visitors who already hold a qualifying admission ticket.
- Will the winter illumination stay open after 5 p.m. in January?
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The winter illumination is displayed during regular park operating hours, and the scheduled January closing time is 5 p.m. Do not assume the seasonal display includes extended evening admission.
Continue Planning Your Trip
Once your January Ghibli Park tickets are confirmed, work out where the visit fits into your route with How to Prepare for a Trip to Japan: What to Plan Before You Go. If you’re arriving in Nagoya by rail, review your intercity travel plans before booking nonrefundable arrangements.
