Ghibli Museum, Mitaka vs Mori Art Museum: which should you visit?
Quick answer
Choose Ghibli Museum, Mitaka for Saturn Theater Short Film and Robot Soldier (Laputa) — admission is ¥1,000 standard admission. Choose Mori Art Museum for Tokyo City View Observation Deck and Sky Deck — admission is ¥2,000 standard admission. Ghibli Museum, Mitaka: ¥1,000, allow 2 hours; Mori Art Museum: ¥2,000, allow 1.5–2 hours.
Tokyo, Japan
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
¥1,000 standard admission
⏱ 2 hours
Tokyo, Japan
Mori Art Museum
¥2,000 standard admission
⏱ 1.5–2 hours
Side by side
| Ghibli Museum, Mitaka | Mori Art Museum | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo, Japan |
| Museum type | Art Museum | Art Museum |
| Admission | ¥1,000 standard admission | ¥2,000 standard admission |
| Free entry | — | — |
| Time needed | 2 hours | 1.5–2 hours |
| Closed | Tuesdays | — |
| Standout works | Saturn Theater Short Film; Robot Soldier (Laputa) | Tokyo City View Observation Deck; Sky Deck |
| Good for | Families, Art Lovers | Art Lovers, Architecture Enthusiasts, Photographers |
Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.
Should I visit Ghibli Museum, Mitaka or Mori Art Museum?
Choose Ghibli Museum, Mitaka if…
Choose Ghibli Museum, Mitaka for Saturn Theater Short Film and Robot Soldier (Laputa) — admission is ¥1,000 standard admission. Allow 2 hours.
Choose Mori Art Museum if…
Choose Mori Art Museum for Tokyo City View Observation Deck and Sky Deck — admission is ¥2,000 standard admission. Allow 1.5–2 hours.
Can you visit both Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Mori Art Museum in one day?
Both are in Tokyo. Their suggested visits (2 hours and 1.5–2 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: Ghibli Museum, Mitaka closes on Tuesdays.