Check Out This House That’s Identical To The One From "My Neighbor Totoro" - Same Exterior And Interior
The famous anime film hasn’t lost any of its appeal
The legendary Studio Ghibli brought to life the iconic animated film My Neighbor Totoro. The story follows two little girls, Satsuki and Mei, who move into a house in the countryside with their father to be closer to their mother, who is in the hospital.
This tale is beautifully crafted by the renowned Hayao Miyazaki. The girls discover a wonderful creature known as Totoro living in the surrounding forest, and they quickly become friends, embarking on amazing adventures together.
The beloved anime movie, which debuted in 1988, hasn't lost any of its charm, thanks to Studio Ghibli's dedication to artistic excellence, character development, and empathetic storytelling. Children are not the only ones who enjoy these films; every adult can find something to appreciate as well.
Therefore, it probably comes as no surprise that a real-life replica of Satsuki and Mei's house is open for visitors, given how widely regarded and loved My Neighbor Totoro is. Goro Miyazaki, the son of Hayao Miyazaki, who also makes films, actually designed the home in Aichi Commemorative Park.
Check out the house's exterior and interior design photographs below and compare them to the animated film.
This House Built Just Like The One You Saw In ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
Studio GhibliIn Nagakute, Japan, you can visit a replica of the 'My Neighbor Totoro' house that appears to be almost identical to the one from the anime film
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Studio Ghibli, the animation powerhouse, is renowned for meticulously capturing the details of everyday life. One of Studio Ghibli's most well-known films, My Neighbor Totoro, has been faithfully recreated in this Nagakute home.
You can see the interior is well thought out
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Even the tiniest details were taken into consideration when it was built
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The house features the father’s study room
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And it is filled with books and all sorts of papers
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The house was initially constructed in 2005 as part of the 2005 World's Fair. This full-scale recreation of the 1950s house from the beloved 1988 animation stood out the most and was the crowd's favorite during the 185-day event that year, which had the theme "Nature's Wisdom."
Did you notice that the lampshade is a bit crooked?
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That is how it is here
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The closets and dressers in the house are filled with clothes and other items shown in the movie
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The kitchen is equipped with a cooker, ladles, and other utensils
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Despite having a striking resemblance to the exposition's mascot, Totoro never actually appears in the park due to copyright issues. Although the 2005 World's Fair concluded years ago, the home was reopened to the public in 2006.
The windows and walls are also an exact replica of the animation
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The interiors perfectly recreate Japanese home life from the mid to late 50s
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Visitors can explore the space freely in the real-life replica of the house
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They can also go through the closets, drawers, and chests
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In the animated film, there’s a well outside the house
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That too is replicated in real life as well
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Wouldn't you love to visit Nagakute city in Japan?
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Then make sure to book a reservation at Satsuki and Mei’s house
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... and that's if you want to feel the Totoro magic
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It's said that you can truly feel the Ghibli magic there!
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While there are some restrictions regarding taking pictures, many people claim that Satsuki and Mei's house is a must-visit for any fan of Ghibli. Visitors are encouraged to explore the space freely by peering inside the closets, drawers, and chests (just like the two sisters in the film did upon their arrival at the house).
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