10 THINGS you NEED to know BEFORE buying tickets to the STUDIO GHIBLI Museum [2024]

Summary

This video offers essential tips for securing tickets to the Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo. It advises arriving early to the website, using multiple devices, and being prepared for a potentially long wait in an online queue. It also suggests being flexible with date and time selections due to high demand, and emphasizes the importance of coordinating with financial institutions to avoid payment issues. The video aims to equip viewers with the knowledge to successfully purchase tickets and enjoy their visit to Japan.

Takeaways

• 🏃 Tickets for the Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo sell out very quickly, usually within 2 to 4 hours.
• ⏰ Be ready to buy tickets on the 10th of the month, at 10:00 a.m. Japan time, for the following month's entry.
• 🌐 The tickets are sold through a specific website, so ensure you have the link handy and visit it 10 minutes early.
• 💻 Prepare multiple devices to access the website, as it can be glitchy and you might lose your spot in the queue.
• ⏱ Be prepared to spend at least 2 hours on the ticket drop night to secure your tickets.
• 🔄 Refreshing your browser at the stroke of the hour might help you progress faster in the queue.
• 🎟 If you're placed around 3,000 in the queue, you can usually choose any day and time slot you want.
• 🚫 Avoid wasting time on yellow triangle time slots as they often sell out instantly and don't reserve tickets.
• 📝 Fill out the required information accurately when tickets are in your cart, as this will match the ID of the person picking up the tickets.
• 💳 Have multiple payment cards ready and consider contacting your bank to prevent fraud alerts from interrupting the payment process.

Q & A

How quickly do tickets to the Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo sell out?

Tickets sell out very fast, typically within 2 to 4 hours on the ticket drop day.

When do tickets for a given month go on sale?

Tickets for a given month go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on the 10th of the previous month, Japan time.

What is the recommended time for users in the United States to start trying to buy tickets?

For users in the United States, it is recommended to start trying to buy tickets on the evening of the 9th of the previous month.

How early should one access the ticket purchasing website?

It is advisable to get to the website about 10 minutes early before the ticket drop.

Why is it suggested to have two or more devices logged in when trying to buy tickets?

Having two or more devices logged in serves as a backup in case the site glitches and you lose your spot in line.

What is the approximate number range for your spot in line during the ticket drop?

Your spot in line is likely to be between 1 and 6,000, based on the experience shared.

Is the time estimate provided by the website for obtaining tickets usually accurate?

The time estimate provided by the website is often incorrect, with actual wait times being longer than estimated.

What strategy is recommended for refreshing devices to improve the ticket purchasing speed?

It is recommended to manually refresh devices at the strike of the hour rather than letting the site update on its own.

What is the likelihood of getting the desired tickets if you are placed in line around 3,000?

If placed around 3,000 in line, you can usually have your pick of all the days and most time slots for the month.

What happens if you try to purchase tickets with yellow triangles on the website?

Yellow triangles indicate that tickets are likely to sell out quickly and trying to purchase them might be futile as they can sell out before the transaction is completed.

What information needs to be filled out once tickets are in the cart?

You will need to fill out some information which is relatively simple and should match the ID of whoever is picking up the tickets at the Museum.

What is the recommended approach to handle payment for the tickets?

It is advised to have multiple cards ready and to contact financial institutions in advance to potentially disable fraud protection for the purchase time to avoid payment issues.