Are you planning a trip to Japan and want to visit the country’s theme parks, immersive museums and must-see attractions? From Ghibli Museum to Ghibli Park, Pokémon Café, Kirby Café, TeamLab Borderless, Shibuya Sky and Universal Studios Japan, some very popular experiences require a carefully planned reservation. Check out our comprehensive guide to reservations in Japan, to find out the dates and times of sales, ticket rates, official booking sites and tips for getting your tickets. Whether you are planning your stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya, find all the essential information to book at the right time, avoid complete slots and enjoy Japan’s must-see attractions. Are you planning a trip to Japan and hosting to visit the country’s theme parks, immersive museum and must-see attractions? From the Ghibli Museum to Ghibli Park, and from Pokémon Café and Kirby Café to teamLab Borderless, Shibuya Sky or Universal Studios Japan, some very popular experiences require carefully planned booking. Discover our complete guide to booking in Japan, with sales opening dates and times, ticket prices, official booking websites and tips to secure your spots. When you are planning your stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya, find all the essential information to book at the right time, near sold-out slots and make the most of Japan’s unmissable attractions.
Fixed time booking times Fixed-time booking countdowns
Tickets are on sale at a specific time. You have to be connectedright on timeBecause everything’s going away in a few minutes. Tickets go on sale at a precise moment. You must be onlineright on timeAs everything sells out in minutes.
Ghibli Museum Ghibli Museum
Mitaka · Tokyo- LAWSON Ticket:lawson.co.jp/ghibli museum/english.html
- Sunrise Tours JTB:sunrise-tours.jp/en/ghibli/
- No tickets sold on site.No tickets sold on site. Reservation required.Reservation required.
- New Nov. 2026: QR code e-ticket, fee110 ¥/billNew Nov. 2026: QR e-ticket,110 ¥/ticketfee
- Time of entry specified (10h, 11h, 12h…). You must enter within the next hour.Specified entry time (10am, 11am, 12pm…). You must enter within the following hour.
- Resale strictly prohibited — invalid ticket if resold.Resale strictly prohibited — resold tickets are invalid.
Pokémon Café
Tokyo · Osaka@mail-pokemon-cafe.jpto your white list.
Slots sell out in under 5 minutes. Create your email account ahead and whitelist@mail-pokemon-cafe.jp.
- Official site:Official website: pokemon-cafe.jp/en/cafe/reservation.html
- Valid email address required. Add
@mail-pokemon-cafe.jpto your white list.Valid email required. Whitelist@mail-pokemon-cafe.jp.
- Duration:90 minutesfrom time of booking. Last order 30 minutes before the end.Duration:90 minutesfrom your booking time. Last order 30 min before the end.
- Delay: beyond15 minutesNo news, booking cancelled.Late arrival: beyond15 minuteswith no news, your reservation is cancelled.
- Cancellation possible until 22:00 the day before via confirmation email.Cancelable until 22:00 the day before via the email confirmation.
- Pokémon Café Tokyo (Nihonbashi) closed from23 March to end June 2026.Pokémon Café Tokyo (Nihonbashi) closed fromMarch 23 to end of June 2026.
Kirby Café
Tokyo · Osaka · Hakata- Official site:Official website: kirbycafe.jp
- Compulsory account creationAccount creation required for reservations from August 2026.for meals from August 2026.
- Reservation required to eat on site.Reservation required to dine in.
- Duration limited to85 minutes.Time limited to85 minutes.
- Minimum order of one dish or drink per probable person.Likely minimum order of one fish or drink per person.
- Reservations until 31 July 2026 remain accessible without an account.Bookings up to July 31, 2026 remain accessible without an account.
Ghibli Park
Nagoya · Aichi- Official site:Official website: ghibli-park.jp
- Boo-Woo Ticket (online) or(online) gold Lawson / MiniStop(Loppi)
- PassO-Sanpo Day Pass PremiumorStandardfor foreign visitorsChoose theO-Sanpo Day Pass PremiumgoldStandardfor foreign visitors
- Reservation required. No tickets sold on site.Reservation required. No tickets sold on site.
- Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse:Assigned time of entry (9h-14h). The other areas are free.assigned entry time (9am-2pm). Other areas are free.
- Bracelet required to access areas. To be recovered before noon.Wristband required for access. Pick up before 12:00.
- Re-entry is possible in each area (Grand Warehouse: after 15:00).Re-entry possible in each area (Grand Warehouse: after 15:00).
No critical date/time. Bookwhen you wantAs long as there’s room left. Simply book in advance to guarantee your niche. No critical date/time. Bookwhenever you want, while seats remain. Just book ahead to secure your slot.
teamLab Borderless
Tokyo · Azabudai Hills- Official site:Official website: teamlab.art/e/tokyo/
- Klook: interesting offers often available —great deals often available — klook.com
- Purchase on site possible if not complete, but+200 ¥per ticketOn-site purchase if not sold out, but+¥200per ticket
- Entry Pass: specified time of entry, dynamic ratespecified entry time, dynamic pricing
- Flexible Pass: fixed date but no time restrictionfixed date but no time restriction
- Change of date possible up to3 times2 hours before entryDate change possible up to3 times, 2h before entry
- No re-entry. Dark place, reflective floors, low ceilings.No re-entry. Dark coming, reflective floors, low ceilings.
Shibuya Sky
Tokyo · Shibuya- Official site:Official website: shibuya-scramble-square.com/sky
- Online only (no window sale for timed slots)Online only (no counter sales for timed slots)
- QR code for entrance to the 14th floorQR code for entry on the 14th floor
- Access to the roofprohibitedin case of thunderstorm or heat wave (no refund).Roof accessprohibitedin case of storm or heatwave (no refund).
- Enter within 20 minutes of ticket time. Delay = refusal.Enter within 20 minutes of ticket time. Late = denied.
- Large baggage prohibited (boxes available).Bulky luggage prohibited (lockers available).
- Open 10:00 – 22:30, last entrance 21:20.Open 10:00 – 22:30, last entry 21:20.
teamLab Planets
Tokyo · Toyosu- Official site:Official website: teamlabplanets.dmm.com
- Also available viaKlookand official platformsAlso available viaKlookand official platforms
- Credit cards,PayPay,UnionPayAcceptedCredit cards,PayPay,UnionPayacceptedd
- Museum where onewalking in water. Plan suitable clothing (recommended shorts).Museum where youwalk in water. Wear appropriate clones (shorts recommended).
- QR code sent by email2 days beforethe visit.QR code sent by email2 days beforethe visit.
- Cases available for shoes and business.Lockers available for shoes and belongings.
- Some rooms have reflective floors (skirts to lend available).Some rooms have reflective floors.
Universal Studios Japan
Osaka · USJ- Super Nintendo World:access by draw or Express Pass.access by lottery or Express Pass.
- Free timed entry via the USJ app after entering the park.Free Timed Entry via the USJ app after entering the park.
- No re-entry once out of the park.No re-entry once you leave the park.
- Arrive 1h30 before opening to maximize your time.Arrive 1h30 before opening to maximize your time.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo
Tokyo · Nerima- Official site:Official website: wbstudiotour.jp
- Klook: interesting offers often available —great deals often available — klook.com
- WeChat Mini-Program for Chinese VisitorsWeChat mini-program for Chinese visitors
- Reservation required.No tickets sold on site.Reservation required.No tickets sold on site.
- Non-refundable tickets. Change of date possible with fee (1,500 ¥).Non-refusable tickets. Date change possible with fee (¥1,500).
- No re-entry once in.No re-entry ounce inside.
- Plan about4 hoursfor the full visit.Allow about4 hoursfor the full visit.
- Access: 2 minutes walk from Toyosu-en Train Station (Seibu / Toei Oedo).Access: 2 min walk from Toyosu-en station (Seibu / Toei Oedo).
Sanrio Puroland (Hello Kitty Land)
Tama · Tokyo- Official site:Official website: puroland.jp
- Klook: interesting offers often available —great deals often available — klook.com
- Theme parkInterior(ideally in rain).Indoortheme park.
- Characters : Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pompurin, Cinnamoroll…Characters: Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pompurin, Cinnamoroll…
- Shops and thematic restaurants on site.Themed shops and restaurants on site.
FujiQ Highland
Fujiyoshida · Yamanashi- Unobstructed view of theMount FujiFrom the park.Stunning view ofMount Fujifrom the park.
- Highlights: Do-Dodonpa ( Record Acceleration), Fujiyama, Eejanaika.Highlights: Do-Dodonpa (record acceleration), Fujiyama, Eejanaika.
- Combined ticket possible withFujiyama Onsen(thermal bath).Combo ticket possible withFujiyama Onsen(thermal bath).
KidZania Tokyo
Toyosu · Tokyo- Official site:Official website: kidnapping.jp/tokyo
- Klook: interesting offers often available —great deals often available — klook.com
- Unique concept: children play to be adults in an educational environment.Unique concept: kids play at being adults in an educational environment.
- More than 100 trades to try (physician, firefighter, cook, engineer…).Over 100 jobs to try (doctor, firefighter, chef, engineer…).
- Very popular with Japanese families.Very popular with Japanese families.
Legoland Japan
Nagoya · Aichi- Official site:Official website: legoland.jp
- Klook: interesting offers often available —great deals often available — klook.com
- Ideal for families with children aged 2 to 12.Ideal for families with children aged 2 to 12.
- Miniatures of Japanese cities built of LEGO bricks.Miniatures of Japanese cities built with LEGO bricks.
- Construction workshops and guided tour of possible behind the scenes.Building workshops and behind-the-cenes tours available.
- Possibility of sleeping atLegoland Hotel(thematic rooms).Option to stay at theLegoland Hotel(themed rooms).
General advice for all General tips for everyone
All hours are inJST (UTC+9). Adapt your alarm clock accordingly. All times are inJST (UTC+9). Adjust your alarm accordingly.
For fixed-date reservations, tickets leave in minutes. Be ready at the exact time. For fixed-date booking, tickets sell out in minutes. Be ready at the exact time.
Klook offers an interface in French, credit card payment and QR code e-tickets. Interesting offers are often available. Klook offers a French interface, card payment and QR e-tickets. Great deals are often available.
Most tickets are non-refundable. Check the conditions before buying. Most tickets are non-refusable. Check the terms before buying.
Forbidden for most places. Do not buy on third-party websites: denied entry. Prohibited for most arrivals. Don’t buy on third-party sites: entry denied.
Always use the official links provided in this guide. Beware of middlemen. Always use the official links in this guide. Beware of middlemen.
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