The 494-acre park will open next month in Japan. By design, it’s no Disney.
NAGAKUTE, Japan — Finally, it’s here: the extraordinarily visual theme park from the legendary Japanese animation house of Studio Ghibli.
The studio announced plans for the attraction five years ago, and legions of Ghibli fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting its opening. That will happen Nov. 1, just as Japan is againWe got a sneak peek at Ghibli Park, which is several hours southwest of Tokyo. Here’s what you need to know.Don’t expect rides or human-sized characters posing for photos.
The result is believed to be Japan’s first “hybrid park,” built around an existing public space to minimize harm to the environment. Mindful of sustainability, its creators sourced as many materials as possible locally. The main attraction — Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse — is converted from an indoor pool attached to an indoor skating rink.As with Ghibli films, you cannot help but appreciate the nature surrounding you.
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