The Ghibli Museum is simply the most wonderful, magical place. I've visited twice now and the sense of wonder I feel walking around this place never ends! I simply love it 💖💖💖 Photography is prohibited inside the building, which is a good thing because it allows you to be completely in the moment and experience the place with no distractions, however you can take photos outside the building and on the roof! There are various parts of this museum to explore including two permanent exhibitions, one temporary exhibition, a children's play area with a giant Cat Bus, a rooftop garden featuring the famous Laputa Robot and some other wonderful things, a cinema, two shops, a cafe, and lots of little walkways, miniature doors, spiral staircase each with their own little displays, wall art, hidden things to find. It's truly magical! ✨💖👧🏼👧🏻🌸🌳🦋 The cinema shows, on rotation throughout the year, the Ghibli Short films which can only be viewed at either Ghibli Museum or Ghibli Park in Nagoya. These films cannot be viewed anywhere else! I've seen three of them and each one is incredible, beautiful and simply wonderful! There are two shops, one sells a massive range of Ghibli Merchandise, some of it exclusive to the Ghibli Museum... the range is amazing and you'll definitely leave with lots of items to take home! The other shop sells books, including every Ghibli related book available including some I believe you can only get at the Museum, it also sells other books too each one beautiful! There are coin lockers available in the courtyard, they cost ¥100 which is refunded when you unlock and collect your items. There are toilets and baby changing facilities on each floor, and disabled access to all areas via an elevator, except for the roof which is only accessible through a spiral staircase. The staff here are simply wonderful, each one is so friendly, helpful and kind. I was wearing my Ghibli Hat, a hat I've decorated with various Ghibli pins... So many staff members complimented me on it which was lovely and made me feel that the staff really care. There is an on-site Cafe called Straw Hat Cafe, it serves a number of delicious menu items, I'd highly recommend the Blue Sky Ice Cream Soda! It can get a little busy around 12 and 1pm, so perhaps having a slightly early or slightly late lunch is a good idea as you'll have to wait less and it'll be easier to get a table. Tickets must be bought in advance! They sell out fast so make sure you allow yourself a few date options in case your first choice is sold out. If possible, I'd recommend booking the 10am time slot for entry, that way you have all day to wander around and explore the museum, and also it is quieter first thing and gets busier as the day goes on. All in all, this place is a must for any Ghibli fans visiting Japan! You will not be disappointed - it's simply wonderful 💖👧🏼👧🏻🌸🌳✨🐾🐱💎🌊🗻🎨🎶😍💖💖💖