Held in Tokyo back in 2022, the touring Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition is one of the best ways to get an inside look at the Ghibli universe – outside of Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum and the newly opened Ghibli Park, of course. The exhibition reexamines beloved Ghibli films through the eyes of Toshio Suzuki, the producer of some of the anime studio’s greatest hits including ‘Spirited Away’ and ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’.
Aside from Tokyo, the exhibition has made stops in other prefectures around Japan, including Kyoto, Fukuoka, Ehime and Iwate. It’s now been set up at its next location, in Kanagawa at the Yokosuka Museum of Art, and will be there until June 18.
Just like at the Tokyo version of the exhibition, you can enjoy a wide variety of interactive and immersive exhibits, including browsing thousands of Toshio Suzuki's favourite books, snapping photos with iconic characters including Totoro and Yubaba, and receiving a lucky fortune slip from Yubaba's sister, Zeniba. There will also be a dedicated area where you can shop for exclusive Ghibli souvenirs.
If you missed your chance to catch the exhibition in Tokyo, you'll be glad to know that the Kanagawa venue is well accessible from the city. You can reach the Yokosuka Museum of Art in about 90 minutes from Shinagawa Station.
General admission is ¥2,000 per person. Admission is free for junior high school students and younger, as well as high school students living in the area. The exhibition requires advance reservations – more details on the website.
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