The Aichi Prefectural Government is now working on a theme park that will be dedicated to the works of the beloved Ghibli studio.
The Aichi Prefectural Government is now working on a theme park that will be dedicated to the works of the beloved Ghibli studio. Recently, the team has unveiled some details on the theme park’s layout and its features, stating that it will feature five zones. It will be set across over 200 hectares of land in Aichi’s Expo Park in Nagoya, Japan.
Here are some details on the zones:
“Seishun no oka Area” (Youth Hill Area)
There will be a giant steampunk elevator inspired by Howl’s Moving Castle, plus a full-sized replica of the Chikyuya antique shop from Whisper of the Heart.
“Ghibli Dai Soko Area” (Ghibli Large Warehouse Area)
This zone will have an exhibition room, a video exhibition room, playing areas, shops, and cafes.
“Dondoko Mori Area” (Dondoko Forest Area)
The next one will revolve around the existing real-life version of Mei and Satsuki’s house from My Neighbor Totoro. The team states the surrounding “Showa-era landscape” will replicate Totoro’s hometown, plus there will be a forest area similar to Totoro’s Forest in Saitama.
“Mononoke no Sato Area” (“Mononoke’s Village Area”)
Focus on Princess Mononoke — Ashitaka’s Emishi tribe and the Tatara Irontown.
“Majo no Tani Area” (Witches’ Valley Area)
An area for restaurants and rest areas, inspired by the wasteland of Howl’s Moving Castle and the Okino residence from Kiki’s Delivery Service.
The team is now finalizing designs and financial details, and the construction for the first three areas set to begin in 2020.
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