In addition to booking flights, hotels, and train passes, you may also need to purchase tickets to some of Japan’s main attractions in advance. Below, you will get tips on how to purchase tickets for some of Japan’s most popular attractions.
Check out this blog post next to learn what you need to purchase BEFORE your trip to Japan!
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Ghibli Museum (Mitaka near Tokyo)
The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka is easily accessible if you’re staying in Tokyo. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and they sell out quickly (within 30 minutes of being on sale!).
They become available a month prior. For example, tickets for March will become available in early February of that same year.
Tickets go on sale every 10th of the month at 10 am Japan time.
How to Purchase Ghibli Museum Tickets
The cheapest way to purchase Ghibli Museum tickets is through the Lawson’s Website; however, it does not have the best user experience. I’ve read from other reviews that it’s not great for booking big groups and can be really slow. It does have the best price point, though!
If you’re staying in a premium hotel, you can call their concierge and see if they can help book your ticket in advance.
Or you can also buy tickets from Lawson stores once you’re in Japan. But again, tickets are very popular, so tickets for the dates you want may be sold out.
In my opinion, the best and easiest option (although not the cheapest) would be to book this Ghibli Museum and Inokashira Park Walking Tour, which includes admission to the Ghibli Museum.
TIP: Holidays and weekends are very popular dates, so you have a better chance of getting tickets on weekdays.
➡️ Additional itinerary details can be found in this Ghibli Museum Day Itinerary & Guide.
Ghibli Park (Nagoya)
Similar to the Ghibli Museum, you must purchase Ghibli Park tickets in advance. There are no tickets available at the front gate.
Tickets are available three months prior to your visit. And you will need to buy ticket for each area separately.
How to Purchase Ghibli Park Tickets
The park has its own Ghibli Park international ticket site where you can purchase tickets.
Or a Ghibli Park tour package is available with a 1-night hotel accommodation in Nagoya that includes entry into the park (Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse).
Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo)
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea tickets are sold two months in advance at 2pm Japan time. Tickets can not be purchased at ticket booths. You must buy park tickets beforehand unless you’re a Disney hotel guest.
The Tokyo Disney Resort’s official website has a calendar that shows available tickets. Ticket prices vary depending on what day you visit the park.
How to Purchase Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea Tickets
You can purchase through the Tokyo Disney Resort official website or Tokyo Disney Resort App.
Guests staying at a Disney hotel or hotel affiliated with Tokyo Disney Resort may purchase tickets at their hotel. You are guaranteed entry with your Disney Hotel reservations.
- Tokyo Disneyland Hotel
- Tokyo Disney Ambassador Hotel
- Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta
- Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel
- Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel
You can also purchase your Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea park tickets from Klook.
If you’re in Japan, you can try purchasing tickets from 7-11, LAWSON, Ministop, Family Mart convenience stores throughout Japan. Or through JTB travel agents in Japan.
Universal Studios Japan (Osaka)
Tickets for Universal Studios Japan in Osaka go on sale 2 months in advance. Although the option is available, you are NOT recommended to purchase tickets in person at the ticket booth, as tickets may be sold out for the day.
How to Purchase Universal Studios Japan Tickets
You can purchase tickets through the Official USJ Web Ticket Store or Klook.
TIP: Express Pass tickets allow you to skip the line at different attractions.
Pokémon Cafe (multiple locations)
Pokémon Cafes are super popular in Japan! You can make reservations as early as 6 pm Japan Time, 31 days before your desired reservation date.
It’s recommended that you book your table in advance because you can only get seats the day of, in person, if there are last-minute cancellations.
You can select special Pokémon Cafe goods to purchase when making your reservation. You will receive the goods when you come to the store on the day of your reservation.
Note that you cannot change the number of people in your party after confirming your reservation.
For additional questions, you can check out the Pokémon Cafe FAQ page.
You can purchase Pokémon Cafe tickets through the Official Pokémon Cafe Website
TeamLab Museums (multiple locations)
There are multiple teamLab museum locations all around Japan, but the most popular one is Team Lab Planets in Tokyo.
How to book teamLab Planets TOKYO tickets
I recommend making reservations in advance because they tend to sell out. You can purchase teamLab Planets tickets up to about three months in advance.
You can purchase on the Official Website for teamLab Planets TOKYO or through Klook.
Additional teamLab art experiences & how to purchase
teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
teamLab: Acorn Forest Saitama (near Tokyo)
Purchase a Greater Tokyo Pass to save money on tickets to the city’s most popular attractions.
PRO TIP: RESEARCH ATTRACTION PRICES FIRST TO SEE POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS THROUGH PASS.
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