Following the opening of the new Ghibli Park in Japan, you can now also ride the actual Ghibli “catbus” around the park starting from 16th March 2024! These low-speed electric vehicles (EVs) are modelled around the iconic fictional “catbus” from Studio Ghibli’s anime film “My Neighbour Totoro”.
Image Credits: Kisa Toyoshima
Image Credits: Kyodo News
These real-life “catbuses” can carry up to 5 passengers, and feature a whimsical cat facade with a playful cat face on the front, a cat “body” with paws and also plush, furry upholstered seats. The “catbus” ride lasts about 10 minutes, and takes passengers around parts of the park that are usually inaccessible by foot.
Image Credits: Studio Ghibli
There are currently 5 of these “catbuses” servicing the park , and visitors can ride them starting from 16th March 2024. Tickets for a ride are priced at 1000 yen (~$9 SGD) per adult, or 500 yen (~$4.50) per child. For more information, and to get your tickets to the theme park, see here.
Ghibli Park
Address: Japan, Aichi, Nagakute, Ibaragabasama, 乙1533-1 内 Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park)
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm (closed on Tuesday)
