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
Studio Ghibli fans have a real-life surprise waiting in Nagakute, Japan, and it looks almost exactly like the house from My Neighbor Totoro. The replica has drawn attention for its exterior, its interior, and the tiny details that make the film feel so familiar.
The home was designed by Goro Miyazaki and built as a full-scale recreation of Satsuki and Mei’s house from the 1988 classic. From the study to the kitchen to the crooked little details, the space mirrors the animated version closely enough to make any fan do a double take.
Here’s a closer look at the house and why people still make the trip to see it.
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.
This family-house conflict is similar to siblings pressuring someone to sell the family home despite sentimental value.
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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