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Ghibli Pilgrimage 7 Days — Visit 5 Real-Life Film Locations

Experience the world of Ghibli — from the mossy forests of Princess Mononoke in Yakushima, the Spirited Away bathhouse in Matsuyama, the thatched Totoro village in Shirakawago, to Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Park

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Special Highlights

🌸Ghibli Museum + Ghibli Park — two must-visits for fans
🏯Shiratani Unsuikyo moss forest — real Princess Mononoke
🍜Dogo Onsen — the bathhouse that inspired Aburaya
🛕Shirakawago — UNESCO thatched village, home of Totoro
📸Yakusugi Land — walk among 1,000-year-old cedars

Program

A rough outline of how each day flows. Exact timing and our restaurant picks are shared with customers upon booking.

💡 Customizable to Your Preferences: This program is a sample — we're happy to adjust meals, accommodations, and attractions to match your interests and preferences. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

Tokyo — Entering the Ghibli World

Day 1: Tokyo — Entering the Ghibli World

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AfternoonGhibli Museum — see original artwork
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TransitArrive at Narita/Haneda Airport → Check into Tokyo hotel → Travel to Mitaka (train 20 min)
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Dinner (on your own)On your own — area suggestions included
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EveningInokashira Park — home of the Catbus
🏨Tonight: โรงแรมโตเกียว
Ghibli Park Nagoya

Day 2: Ghibli Park Nagoya

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BreakfastBreakfast at hotel
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MorningGhibli Park — Grand Warehouse
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LunchA hand-picked local favorite near the route (revealed upon booking)
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AfternoonDondoko Forest — โลกของ Totoro → Mononoke Village — หมู่บ้าน Princess Mononoke → Valley of Witches — Kiki / Howl
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TransitTravel to Nagoya (Shinkansen 2 hrs) → Return to Tokyo (Shinkansen 2 hrs)
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Dinner (on your own)On your own — area suggestions included
🏨Tonight: โรงแรมโตเกียว
Tokyo → Takayama

Day 3: Tokyo → Takayama

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BreakfastBreakfast at hotel
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LunchA hand-picked local favorite near the route (revealed upon booking)
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Afternoonเมืองเก่าทาคายามะ — ถนนค้ากิซะ → โรงกลั่นสาเกโทโตะ
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TransitTravel to Takayama (Shinkansen + train 3.5 hrs)
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Dinner (on your own)On your own — area suggestions included
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EveningFolk Village — หมู่บ้านโฮกันจิ
🏨Tonight: โรงแรมทาคายามะ
Takayama → Shirakawago → Matsuyama

Day 4: Takayama → Shirakawago → Matsuyama

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BreakfastBreakfast at hotel
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Morningชิราคาวาโกะ — หมู่บ้านหลังคาฟาง UNESCO → Wada House — ถ่ายรูปวิวจากมุมสูง
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LunchA hand-picked local favorite near the route (revealed upon booking)
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Afternoonปราสาทมัตสึยามะ
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TransitTravel to Shirakawago (bus 50 min) → Travel to Matsuyama (bus 2 hrs)
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Dinner (on your own)On your own — area suggestions included
🏨Tonight: โรงแรมมัตสึยามะ
Dogo Onsen & Spirited Away

Day 5: Dogo Onsen & Spirited Away

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BreakfastBreakfast at hotel
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MorningDogo Onsen — 100-year-old bathhouse that inspired Aburaya
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LunchA hand-picked local favorite near the route (revealed upon booking)
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AfternoonMatsuyama Castle — city views → Shimachi — try local sake
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TransitTravel to Dogo Onsen (train 15 min)
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Dinner (on your own)On your own — area suggestions included
🏨Tonight: โรงแรมมัตสึยามะ
Matsuyama → Yakushima — Mononoke Forest

Day 6: Matsuyama → Yakushima — Mononoke Forest

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BreakfastBreakfast at hotel
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LunchA hand-picked local favorite near the route (revealed upon booking)
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AfternoonShiratani Unsuikyo Ravine — ป่ามอส Princess Mononoke
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TransitTransfer to Matsuyama Airport → Flight to Yakushima (50 min) → Ferry to Yakushima (1.5 hrs) → Return to hotel
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Dinner (on your own)On your own — area suggestions included
🏨Tonight: โรงแรมยากุชิมะ
Yakushima — Ancient Trees & Beaches

Day 7: Yakushima — Ancient Trees & Beaches

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BreakfastBreakfast at hotel
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MorningYakusugi Land — เดินป่าชมต้นซุกิอายุ 1,000 ปี
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LunchA hand-picked local favorite near the route (revealed upon booking)
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Afternoonชายหาดยากุ — พักผ่อนชายทะเล
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TransitTransfer to Yakushima Airport → Flight back to Tokyo ✈️

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⏱️ Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

🗓️ Season

Spring

March - May

📍 Destinations

TokyoNagoyaTakayamaMatsuyamaYakushima

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