Maison Ghibli: 2026 pop-up at Les Halles, opening hours and what’s new

The official Ghibli House pop-up store is back in Paris, in the Halles district. New plush toys, Japanese ceramics, and Joe Hisaishi vinyl records await discovery from October 17, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

The Maison Ghibli pop-up store reopens in Paris from October 17, 2026 to January 3, 2027, this time in the Halles district, in the 1st arrondissement. New, exclusive plushies, Japanese pottery, vinyl records and storyboards await Studio Ghibli fans for nearly three months.

Last year, we stepped into the pop-up shop on Rue de Rivoli. We left with the sense that we’d wandered through the tunnel to Spirited Away: a few steps in and Paris receded behind the plush toys, teapots, and music boxes. This year, the scene has moved to a new address, and the selection has grown.

Totoro and his companions set up shop on rue des Halles, just a stone’s throw from the Châtelet. A charming nod to the district’s past as the belly of Paris, home to the Baltard pavilions. The vegetable crates have given way to more than a thousand official Studio Ghibli items.

What’s new at the Ghibli pop-up at Les Halles in 2026?

The piece everyone's been watching for is the new Jiji-on-the-phone music box, unveiled exclusively in the store. Kiki the Little Witch fans will instantly recognize the little black cat, perched on the handset like a direct line back to childhood.

Another first for the event, the Komorebi plush line is unveiled in Europe for the opening. Its name comes from a Japanese term that refers to sunlight filtering through the leaves. A charming image for a collection that feels straight out of Totoro's forest.

Several exclusives round out the arrival. Sophie and Markl, the heroes of Howl's Moving Castle, make their first-ever plush appearance. Moon, the grumpy, enigmatic cat from Whisper of the Heart, also debuts, as does the Totoro family in the Hidamari line.

What’s in the Ghibli pop-up shop?

Behind this ephemeral shop, you’ll find Maison Ghibli, the official Studio Ghibli store in France and Europe, working directly with the Japanese studio as manufacturer and distributor. It draws inspiration from Donguri stores, the Japanese chain dedicated to the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. The bet: to make visitors feel, during a tour, that the storefront is coming straight from Ikebukuro or from the foot of Tokyo Skytree.

Here, the figurines don’t stay on the shelf. They slip into table settings, linens, stationery, bags, or clothing. Even the collectible pieces take the form of clocks, calendars, or music boxes. Each item serves a purpose, and that’s what gives this selection its charm.

The artisanal corner is worth a closer look. Handcrafted Shigaraki-style pottery from Japan, fired in a wood kiln, renders Totoro and Chihiro as figurines, vases, and soliflores. Some pieces are produced in limited runs. Next to them, the porcelains from the Noritake manufactory offer plates, cups, and teapots with delicate, lightly retro designs.

At Ghibli, the image never comes without the music. The shop brings together official vinyl records and sheet music devoted to Joe Hisaishi’s compositions, from My Neighbor Totoro to Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and including Howl’s Moving Castle and The Wind Rises. A treasure for collectors as well as musicians who dream of playing these melodies at home.

Curious readers who want to understand how a film takes shape can browse Japanese artbooks and storyboards, including the complete storyboard for Princess Mononoke and Nausicaä’s image boards. For those on a tighter budget, the essentials stay the same: plush toys, figurines, keychains, pins, magnets, piggy banks, notebooks, and postcards — all officially licensed.

What are the hours for the Maison Ghibli pop-up, and how do you get there?

The pop-up shop opens at 15 Rue des Halles in the 1st arrondissement, running from Saturday, October 17, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027. It welcomes visitors on Mondays from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For year-end holidays, it’s best to check the Maison Ghibli Instagram account before you head over.

To get there, the easiest option is to alight at Châtelet station (lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14) or at the Châtelet–Les Halles hub, served by RER A, B and D. No reservation was required in previous editions. And if Paris feels a bit far, the official e-shop ships everywhere in France.

A quick tip: the opening lands on the first day of the Toussaint holidays in 2026, and the weeks before Christmas draw big crowds. If you can, swing by on a Tuesday or Thursday late morning to browse without elbowing your way through. Limited-edition pieces are likely to sell out quickly, so it’s best to visit in the first few weeks.

Why visit us?

Relive your childhood for a moment during a family visit, with a partner, or with friends. Get a head start on your year-end gifts with authentic pieces rather than the random knockoffs you might find online. And for collectors, snag exclusive plush toys and ceramics from Japan that are rarely seen in France.

Even if you don’t buy a thing, wandering the aisles feels like a short cinema break, with every shelf evoking a different scene. On the way out, the Fontaine des Innocents, Saint-Eustache Church and the Bourse de Commerce are just a few minutes’ walk away.

More places to discover for Japan enthusiasts

If the Japanese world has whetted your appetite, the boutique Pokémon de la rue de Rivoli, Paris's first permanent space dedicated to the famous creatures, is in the same district. And to plan a full day, our selection of 10 sorties dépaysantes pour les fans du Japon à Paris is brimming with great ideas.

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