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New concept art unveils Studio Ghibli theme park

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Studio Ghibli has released the latest concept art for Ghibli Park, a Studio Ghibli theme park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The new images unveil some of the themed areas, as well as a dining area inspired by Spirited Away.

The attraction will boast five themed lands, including Ghibli’s Giant Warehouse, My Neighbour Totoro-themed Dondoko Forest, and Princess Mononoke Village.

Further areas are Springtime of Life Hill, which has attractions from Howl’s Moving Castle and Castle in the Sky, and Witch Valley, based on Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Concept art of Ghibli’s Giant Warehouse

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Studio Ghibli

The new images, which come via Asahi and Nikkan Sports, unveil Ghibli’s Giant Warehouse, Springtime of Life Hill, and a dining area modelled on Spirited Away.

The map below shows the theme park’s areas, with Ghibli’s Giant Warehouse in purple, Dondoko Forest in green, Witch Valley in red, Princess Mononoke Village in green, and Springtime of Life Hill in orange.

Map reveals themed lands at Ghibli Park

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Studio Ghibli

Springtime of Life Hill will feature a giant elevator offering views from above, while Ghibli’s Giant Warehouse will have an exhibition room, video exhibition room, playing areas, and shops.

Dondoko Forest will house Satsuki and Mei’s House, and Princess Mononoke Village will boast a sculpture of the Tatarigami spirit monster.

Dining area inspired by Spirited Away

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Studio Ghibli

According to Asahi, Ghibli’s Giant Warehouse, Dondoko Forest and Springtime of Life Hill are set to open in 2022. Princess Mononoke Village and Witch Valley will debut in 2023.

Back in 2018, concept images were unveiled of Princess Mononoke Village and Witch Valley.

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Bea Mitchell

Bea is a journalist specialising in entertainment, attractions and tech with 10 years' experience. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, BuzzFeed, Digital Spy, Evening Standard and BBC. Bea graduated from King's College London and has an MA in journalism.

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