Written by JC Team
Get comfy by candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
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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.
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”
Schedule
June 20 has two shows, 3 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. June 25 currently has one slot scheduled for 5:15 p.m. but more may be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets
Tickets start at ¥6,450 for seats the furthest away from the stage and get slightly more expensive the closer you get to the stage (¥8,300) for Zone A.
How to get there
The performance will be held at Pontocho Kaburenjo Theater, a 4-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station on the Tozai Line.
