The Aichi Prefectural Government revealed more information about its new theme, the Studio Ghibli Theme Park. This includes the parkโs layout and features, which will have five zones. The Studio Ghibli Theme Park will be built across over 200 hectares of land.
The park will be located in Aichi’s Expo Park in Nagoya, Japan, is based entirely on My Neighbor Totoro.
It is set to open in 2022.
โSeishun no oka Areaโ (Youth Hill Area)
This area has a giant steampunk elevator inspired by Howlโs Moving Castle. A short stroll will lead visitors to a full-sized replica of the Chikyuya antique shop fromย Whisper of the Heart.
โGhibli Dai Soko Areaโ (Ghibli Large Warehouse Area)
This part contains an exhibition room, a video exhibition room, playing areas, shops, and cafes.
โDondoko Mori Areaโ (Dondoko Forest Area)
This area includes the already existing real-life version of Mei and Satsukiโs house from My Neighbor Totoro. The surrounding โShowa-era landscapeโ will replicate Totoroโs hometown. The forest area is similar to Totoroโs Forest in Saitama.
โMononoke no Sato Areaโ (โMononokeโs Village Areaโ)
This area is dedicated to Princess Mononoke –ย Ashitakaโs Emishi tribe and the Tatara Irontown.
โMajo no Tani Areaโ (Witchesโ Valley Area)
Restaurants and rest areas will be set up in this area, inspired by the wasteland of Howlโs Moving Castle and the beautiful Okino residence from Kikiโs Delivery Service.
The Aichi Prefectural Government said that the design of the park is currently being finalized. The construction of the first three areas will begin in 2020 and the final two areas in 2021.
They anticipate the development will then move forward at a steady pace, with plans to open the first three areas in the autumn of 2022, and Mononokeโs Village and the Witchesโ Valley opening a year later, in 2023.
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