Ghibli Park Souvenir Recommendations: 3 Souvenirs Suitable for Children

The Ghibli Park, which opened in Aichi Prefecture in November 2022, is truly a sacred place for many Ghibli fans. Learning that a friend plans to go to Ghibli Park during Golden Week, I couldn't go myself but directly asked them to buy souvenirs for me. Now I've finally received them! This time, I will share with you the three Ghibli Park souvenirs I chose for the children.

First Pick: Water-Squirting Baby Chick Spirit Bath Towel (1980 yen including tax)

The baby chick spirit from "Spirited Away" becomes a water-squirting toy. Its round and plump shape is truly adorable! Since the baby chick spirit itself is made of a somewhat hard material, I was initially worried that it might be difficult for a child to squeeze out water. Fortunately, with a bit of force, they can successfully squirt water. The towel also features the baby chick spirit from the front, side, and inside a bucket. It is so cute that I can't bear to use it. The towel is 100% cotton, so it can be safely used on children's delicate skin. The bottom of the bucket is printed with the character "oil," and the detailed bathhouse emblem is also faithfully reproduced. Seeing such details really delights Ghibli fans. Additionally, the bucket itself is made of thick cardboard and can also be used for playing house.

Second Pick: Bubble-Blowing Levitation Stone (770 yen including tax)

The transparent blue crystal from "Castle in the Sky" possesses the mysterious power to make surrounding objects float. Made into a bubble-blowing toy based on this blue crystal, it serves as a levitation stone that won't break and is also a lot of fun as a bubble toy—practically a dream item.

The product comes with a straw for blowing bubbles and a lanyard, so you don't have to worry about children getting their hands dirty while blowing bubbles, and the levitation stone can be hung around the neck to prevent loss.

Third Pick: Patchwork Coin Purse / Perfect Catbus (2200 yen including tax)

The Catbus coin purse may seem small in capacity, but its size is just right. It is suitable for one- to two-year-old children who can play with it while putting small stones and pine cones they pick up into the purse. For such moments, having a little bag like this is very convenient for children. The eyes made of buttons, the yellow and blue color scheme, and a few polka dot patterns on the Catbus's face add a playful touch. The childlike color combination is truly adorable! The child also feels proud of having this little purse because when people see it, they often exclaim in surprise, "Hey, that's a Catbus!"

These are the three souvenirs I recommended this time that children will be delighted to receive. As a mother who is a Ghibli fan, I am also very excited and wholeheartedly recommend them.

When the mother is happy, the child will also smile. In a sense, these are items that can make everyone happy.

For those planning to go to Ghibli Park or considering buying souvenirs, I hope this article helps. I will continue to share information that brings joy to children.