tickets to the ghibli museum are only accepted if bought in advance. these reserve tickets can be purchased outside japan in hong kong, taiwan, korea, north america, europe, and australia, and on internet by the lawson ticket online shop, or via one of the authorized jtb corporation locations for the respective region. tickets go on sale on the tenth day of each month at 9:00 am local time for reservations the following month. reservations are strictly for the date and time purchased, and cannot be changed once booked. tickets range from ¥1,000 for adults to ¥700 for ages thirteen to eighteen year olds, ¥400 for ages seven to twelve year olds, and ¥100 for ages four to six year olds. ages four years old and under are free. at the museum's entry, the reserve tickets are exchanged for a 35mm film strip that features a scene from one of the studio ghibli films.