Totoro Fund - Kurosuke’s House
Saitama
traditional house
Kurosuke's House is a restored century-old traditional Japanese farmhouse (kominka) operated by the Totoro Fund to help preserve the Sayama Hills, the landscape that inspired 'My Neighbor Totoro'. Inside, visitors can explore 1950s-style tatami rooms and a sunken hearth alongside authentic Ghibli artifacts. The standout attraction is a massive, life-size Totoro statue sitting peacefully indoors.
Commenters expressed overwhelming adoration, nostalgia, and excitement for the charming aesthetic and Totoro theme. Many Studio Ghibli fans immediately added the house to their Japan travel bucket lists, with some even wishing they could live there.
- Reserve your visit in advance to gain access to the interior spaces.
- Prepare a small 300 yen fee for indoor admission.
- Take time to view the authentic Ghibli artifacts and traditional sunken hearth.
- Don't miss a photo with the massive life-size indoor Totoro statue.
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