Where to get Ghibli museum tickets: JTB or Lawsons?
As I understand it, there are two options for getting tickets to the Ghibli museum: through a local travel agency before we get to Japan, or at a Lawson's convenience store after we get to Japan.
I just enquired at JTB, the only US travel agency that sells these tickets here in the US. It turns out that in addition to the 1000 yen (12 USD) ticket price, they charge an extra $5 for each ticket, plus $10 for shipping. For two tickets, this is a 83% markup. Yay monopolies!
On the other hand, if I wait until I get to Japan to buy them, I worry that tickets will be sold out, since I'll be buying them on the day of the visit.
Should I be worried, or are tickets generally available even right before visiting? I'm thinking of going on a Monday (April 9).
I'd be particularly interested in hearing from people who bought tickets on short notice. How much time in advance did you buy your tickets, and was it during a peak season/weekend?
Best Answer
One positive for buying the vouchers beforehand from JTB is that they are locked to a particular day only. The Lawson-bought tickets are tied to a day and time.
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How do I get Ghibli tickets?
The four best ways to get a Ghibli ticket are: Lawson's Loppi Machines (purchase in Japan) Lawson online. Japan Travel Bureau (JTB)...As long as you plan ahead, they're your best bets for getting into the magical doors of the Ghibli Museum.How do I get tickets to the Miyazaki exhibit?
You have to purchase ticketsHow much does it cost to visit the Ghibli Museum?
How much is a Ghibli Museum ticket? The ticket price for the Ghibli Museum is only \xa51,000 (or about US$9) each and must be purchased in advance.How long does it take to go through the Ghibli Museum?
The building itself I'd give yourself about 1.5-2 hours in and the Cafe it worth waiting for but I would wait before it opens at 11. That takes at least another hour. The Shop also has a lot to look at and buy so give yourself 30 mins or more to explore in there.Buying Ghibli Museum Tickets from JTB: What NOT to Do
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