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HOW WE RESEARCH

Research methodology

A transparent explanation of what we check, which sources we prioritize, and what we cannot verify.

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How are visitor guides researched?

We establish the correct destination, consult official museum and park pages, check the date-sensitive nature of ticket and transport information, and explain what has not been independently verified. The guides are desk-researched; we do not claim first-hand visits or live booking checks.

1. Define the destination

We begin by resolving the official name, region and visitor context. This is essential for Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Park, which are frequently confused but have different ticket providers and admission conditions.

2. Consult primary sources

We use published pages from Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Park as the primary basis for policies, admission, hours and site access. When an official page changes, it takes priority over this site.

3. Separate stable facts from changing details

Geography and public transport station names usually change less frequently than ticket prices, sales releases, opening schedules or operational rules. For time-sensitive information, our guides encourage checking the official venue shortly before travel.

4. Add original planning value

We organize facts into accessible checklists, comparisons and planning steps. Our original contribution is how the information is structured and explained for an English-speaking visitor; we do not copy entire venue pages.

5. State limitations

We do not have access to real-time ticket inventory, the venue’s private systems, visitor identity records or unpublished operational changes. We cannot guarantee entry, suitability, accessibility or current availability.

6. Correct errors

When a trustworthy source contradicts a claim, the content should be re-checked and corrected. The process is documented in our Editorial Policy. Last research review: 17 October 2026.

Evidence categories

We separate claims into location and identity (which venue, which region), visitor policy (booking, entry and conduct), access (public transport, station and arrival), and changeable information (calendar, offers, prices and available slots). Each category is checked against venue-operated resources wherever possible.

What “testing” means here

Research verification is not the same as physical field testing. We have not asserted personal entry to either venue or checked live ticket availability. See the separate Testing Methodology for technical-site QA, disclosure of limits and source links.

Official primary references

YOUR NEXT FIELD NOTE

Plan with curiosity. Travel with confidence.

Follow the facts, check the latest venue rules, and enjoy the journey.

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