The Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art is set to open a unique exhibition that blends the contemplative world of Zen with the imaginative realm of Studio Ghibli. Inspired by Toshio Suzuki’s book, the show examines how the studio’s films echo Zen ideas of non‑duality, openness and acceptance, using The Boy and the Heron as its central reference point.

Visitors can purchase tickets through JR Central’s EX service, saving a modest amount and receiving specially designed goshuin papers. These collectible stamps feature beloved Ghibli characters—Totoro soaring over the main hall of Shokokuji Temple, Porco Rosso at Nanzenji, and an avian‑styled Howl for Myoshinji—allowing temple‑goers to record their visits in a playful, artistic way.

For enthusiasts who want a more complete keepsake, a bundled option includes a goshuin book with blank pages, a cover illustrated by the series’ signature warawara creatures and a back illustration of San from Princess Mononoke. Temple admission and the fee for each stamp remain separate from the exhibition ticket.

The exhibition runs from October 3 to December 6, but the goshuin papers and book can be used long after the show closes, offering a lasting bridge between Kyoto’s historic temples and the beloved world of Ghibli.

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