Anime locations that visitors can go and see.
Although the saying is "Life imitates art far more than art imitates life", it's not uncommon for creators to draw on the inspiration of real life locations for their work, especially if it's set in a location that actually exists. In particular, it's common to see locations in anime and manga either take inspiration from the world around or for a series to be so popular, that a location or attraction is created to pay homage to it.
9 Dogo Onsen – Spirited Away Dogo Onsen is one of Japan oldest and most well-known hot springs that is thought to be the inspiration behind the bathhouse in Miyazaki's Spirited Away. Aburaya, which is the fictional onsen run by the witch Yubaba, that plays host to spirits looking to relax and is seen in many iconic scenes.
7 Yufuin Floral Village – Kiki's Delivery Service This particular location is less one that inspired the location scene in the anime and more one created due to inspiration from an animated film. Seemingly straight out of Kiki's Delivery Service, those who travel to Yufuin Floral Village in Japan's Oita Prefecture will be able to visit a real life Kiki's Bakery.
5 Ikebukuro – Durarara!! Ikebukuro is a central location in the anime Durarara!! and home to the series' protagonists. All around Ikebukuro, there are many locations travelers can visit that are also showcased throughout the series. 3 Stairs to Suga Shrine, Tokyo – Your Name Anyone making their way to the Suga Shrine in Shinjuku City, Tokyo might recognize one particular staircase from Makoto Shinkai's hit film Your Name. There are actually a lot of different locations from the film that you can visit, such as the National Art Center in Minato City or the Yunika Vision screen in Shinjuku.
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