Written by Aarohi Narain
Have a springtime stroll through the world of Studio Ghibli.
What happens?
Ghibli Park hosts the Spring Dondoko Festival with a range of themed events spread out across a month. Some require advance lottery applications, while others can be enjoyed even without a Ghibli Park ticket.
Expect marching band performances in Witch’s Valley, pottery at Mononoke Village, traditional tie-dyeing workshops, and a spring nature event inspired by Boro the Caterpillar. There’s also a mini broom-making workshop in the Okino Residence, a sketching competition led by animation and watercolor artists, and live performances across the park.
Throughout the festival period, a stamp rally runs around both Ghibli Park and Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. No ticket is required to participate in the rally.
Schedule
- March 14–15: Witch’s Valley marching band performance
- March 21–22: Mononoke Village pottery workshop (advance lottery application, fee applies)
- March 28–29: Tenugui Tie-Dyeing Experience (advance lottery application, fee applies)
- March 31: Spring nature event with Boro the Caterpillar (advance lottery application, free)
- April 4–5: Witch’s Valley broom-making workshop (advance lottery application, fee applies)
- April 11–12: Expo 2005 Aichi Memorial Park Sketching Competition (advance lottery application, fee applies)
- April 19: Wind Music Festival (free to attend)
- March 14–April 24: Stamp Rally around Ghibli Park and Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (no application required)
Tickets and entry
Advance application events are lottery-based and open for limited periods. Ghibli Park admission remains reservation-only.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
