Totoro’s Forest No. 1

About

Cute Totoro-shaped tree

Why go

• Feels like you’ve stepped straight into a Ghibli movie
• Quiet woodland trails and nostalgic scenery
• Far from the crowd and maybe to meet some unexpected faces

Must try

• Visit the forest that was used as a model
• Signs with the characters on it
• A large, hollow tree that resembles totoro
• Walk quietly and reflect on the balance
• Explore the 'kurosuke house'

Pro tips

• Take the seibu ikbukuro line to nishi-tokorozawa
• Transfer to the seibu sayama line
• 25Min walk from the station to the reserve
• Park at the north lot, south lot fills by 9am
• Wear comfortable shoes for walking

Good to know

• Very high number of mosquitoes, especially summer/fall
• Paths can be slippery when wet
• This is a conservation area, not a theme park

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Rating

3.8 / 5 (580 reviews)

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