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

Maryjane

• Published in Cartoons / Anime
• October 4, 2022

The legendary Studio Ghibli brought to life the iconic animated film My Neighbor Totoro. The story of two little girls, Satsuki and Mei, who moved into a house in the country with their father to be nearer to their mother, who is in the hospital.

It is all told in this movie written by the renowned Hayao Miyazaki. The girls learn that a wonderful creature known as Totoro lives in the surrounding forest, and they quickly become friends with him and go on amazing adventures together.

The well-known anime movie, which debuted in 1988, hasn't lost any of its allure because Studio Ghibli is renowned for its dedication to artistic artistry, creating anime characters, and empathic storytelling. Children are not the only ones that like movies; every adult can find something to enjoy as well.

Therefore, it probably comes as no surprise that there is a real-life duplicate of Satsuki and Mei's house open for visitors given how widely regarded and loved My Neighbor Totoro is. Goro Miyazaki, son of Hayao Miyazaki, who makes films too, 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’

In Nagakute, Japan, ou can visit a replica of the 'My Neighbor Totoro' house that appears to be almost exact to the one from the anime film

This is it

Studio Ghibli, the animation powerhouse, is renowned for meticulously capturing the details of everyday life. And 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

Even the tiniest details were taken into consideration when it was built

The house has the father’s study room

And it is full of books and all sorts of papers

The house was initially constructed in 2005 as a component of the 2005 World's Fair. This full-scale recreation of the 1950s house from the cherished 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?

That is how it is here

The closets and dressers in the house are filled with clothes and other items shown in the movie

The kitchen is equipped with a cooker, ladles, and other utensils

Despite having a striking resemblance to the exposition's mascot, Totoro never really appears in the park because of copyright difficulties. Despite the fact that the 2005 World's Fair concluded years prior, the home was reopened to the public in 2006.

The windows and walls are also an exact picture of the animation

The interiors perfectly recreate Japanese home life from the mid to late 50’s

Visitors can explore the space freely in the real-life replica of the house

They can also go through the closets, drawers, and chests

In the animated film, there’s a well outside the house

That too is replicated in real-life as well

Wouldn't you love to visit Nagakute city in Japan?

Then make sure to book a reservation at Satsuki and Mei’s house

... and that's if you want to feel the Totoro magic

It's said that you can really feel the Ghibli magic there!

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 arrival at the house).

Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below, as we're interested in knowing what you think!

Maryjane