By the editorial team of MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network
Studio Ghibli animations have gained worldwide popularity, captivating audiences of all ages. Through these films, we get to explore unique worlds. Here’s a list of ten real-life locations featured in Ghibli movies—see how many you recognize as a fan?
Ten Ghibli filming spots—how many do you recognize as a fan? (Image source: matome)
● Howl's Moving Castle ／ Colmar, France
Located at the heart of Alsace’s wine region, the town of Colmar was once a hub for local wine trade. With its ideal climate and terroir, it has earned the nickname "Capital of Wine." The town’s classic architecture is another major draw for visitors.
In Colmar, aside from admiring the local buildings, the richly flavored wines are also a highlight. (Image source: golberz)
● My Neighbor Totoro ／ Sayama Hills, Japan
→Sayama Hills
The main scenes in the movie My Neighbor Totoro are set in the hills between Tokorozawa City in Saitama Prefecture and Tama City in Tokyo. The vast forests here are also known as Totoro’s Forest.
Lush green Totoro’s Forest. (Image source: candypot)
→Yamagata Prefecture’s Totoro Tree
Yamagata Prefecture’s Ayukawa Village is home to twin trees known as “Totoro’s Tree.” Although not an actual filming location, their shape closely resembles Totoro, making them a pilgrimage site for fans.
Totoro’s Tree. (Image source: wondertrip contri)
● Kiki’s Delivery Service ／ Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a picturesque and pleasant city. 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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