Written by TC Team
Experience a spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi.
Tip: Check out the other candelight concerts around Tokyo and beyond. There’s something for all musical tastes.
What to expect
A string quartet will take you on a journey through Studio Ghibli hits such as Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro, and Princess Mononoke. Take in the dreamy performances while being surrounded by candles.
The performances on August 31 and November 30 start at 5:30 p.m. and lasts for around 1 hour and 5 minutes. The performance on December 18 starts at 4:30 p.m.
Lineup
Here are some of the songs expected to be played, but there will be plenty more:
- Kikujiro: “Summer”
- Kiki’s Delivery Service: “A Town with an Ocean View”
- Howl’s Moving Castle: “Merry Go Round of Life”
- Spirited Away: “Chihiro’s Waltz”
- Laputa: Castle in the Sky: “Carrying You”
- My Neighbour Totoro: “Path of the Wind”
- Princess Mononoke: “Main Theme”
Tickets
Tickets are between ¥4,000 and ¥8,500 depending on seat choice and date.
How to get there
The performance will be held at Kanze Noh Theater in Ginza. It’s a 7-minute walk from Ginza Station or a 5-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
