A must-visit in a lifetime！ Top 10 filming locations of Studio Ghibli animations

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

Studio Ghibli cartoons have become popular worldwide, captivating both adults and children. Through these animations, we discover different worlds. Here is a list of ten filming locations featured in Studio Ghibli animations—see how many you recognize as a fan?

● Howl’s Moving Castle ／ Colmar, France

Located at the heart of the Alsace wine region, the town of Colmar was once a hub for local wine trade. Its exceptional climate and terroir have earned it the title "Capital of Wine." The town's classic architecture is also a major draw for visitors.

● My Neighbor Totoro ／ Sayama Hills and Tama New Town, Japan
→ Sayama Hills

The main scenes of the My Neighbor Totoro story are set in the hills between Tokorozawa City in Saitama Prefecture and Tama New Town in Tokyo. The vast forest here is also known as Totoro’s Forest.

Green Totoro’s Forest. (Image source / candypot)

→ Yamagata Prefecture Totoro Tree

Yamagata Prefecture’s Ayukawa Village is home to the “Totoro no Ki” (Totoro’s Tree), a pair of twin trees not seen in the film but resembling Totoro closely, making it a pilgrimage spot for many fans.

Totoro Tree. (Image source / wondertrip contri)

● Kiki’s Delivery Service ／ Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a beautiful city with picturesque scenery. It is said that the oldest cathedral in Stockholm served as the prototype for the clock tower in Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Stockholm. (Image source / cornerstone-group)

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