Written by JC Team
Warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
What to expect
A string quartet will take you on a journey through Studio Ghibli hits such as Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, and Princess Mononoke. Take in the dreamy performances while being surrounded by candles.
Suggested Activity
Go Bar Hopping in Osaka [With Full Dinner]
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka's popular nightlife district of Namba. Sample tasty Japanese pub-style food, and wash it down with your choice of drinks, from sake to umeshu and beer — all in the company of a knowledgeable guide!
Each show lasts for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Lineup
Here are some of the songs expected to be played, but there will be plenty more:
- Kikujiro: “Summer”
- Kiki’s Delivery Service: “A Town with an Ocean View”
- Howl’s Moving Castle: “Merry Go Round of Life”
- Spirited Away: “Chihiro’s Waltz”
- Laputa: Castle in the Sky: “Carrying You”
- My Neighbour Totoro: “Path of the Wind”
Tickets
Tickets start at ¥5,850 for seats the furthest away from the stage and get slightly more expensive the closer you get to the stage (¥7,900) for Zone A.
How to get there
The performance will be held at Kyoto Kanze Kaikan Noh Theater.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Oct 11, 2025
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5:15pm
¥5,850 – ¥7,900
- 269 m from Higashiyama Station Tōzai Line (T10)
- 0.7 km from Sanjō Keihan Station Tōzai Line (T11)
- 0.9 km from Sanjō Station Keihan Main Line (KH40)
