11 Places in Japan
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@hostelz
11 places in Japan: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, Dogo Onsen Station, Yamagata, and 8 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Hostelz.com.

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Museum
4.4
Miyazaki found inspiration for Spirited Away's streets here. Almost no foreign tourists visit. Closed Mondays.

Dogo Onsen Station
Tram stop
4.2
Your arrival point for exploring Dogo Onsen. A short tram ride from Matsuyama Airport.

Yamagata
Place
A budget-friendly base for exploring Ginzan Onsen. Take a 35-minute bus from Oishida Station.

Ginzan Onsen
Place
Step into a real-life Spirited Away with wooden ryokans and gas lamps. Arrive at night to see it illuminated. Book 3-6 months ahead.

Dogo Onsen Main Building
Public bath
4.2
Miyazaki's architectural inspiration for Spirited Away's bathhouse. The main building dates to 1894. A must-see for Ghibli fans.
Shima Onsen
Place
Home to Sekizenkan ryokan, a visual inspiration for Spirited Away. The honkan dates to 1691. Day visitors can use the baths.

Koganei Park
Park
4.3
Home to the Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. Take a 5-minute bus to the park west gate from Musashi-Koganei Station.

Honkan, Sekizen-kan
Japanese inn
4.2
A ryokan with a red bridge reminiscent of Spirited Away. The wooden riverside building is a fan favorite.

Ōishida Station
Train station
3.8
The gateway to Ginzan Onsen. Catch a bus for a scenic ride to the famed onsen town.

Matsuyama Airport
International airport
4.0
Fly direct from Tokyo for easy access to Dogo Onsen. Then take a tram 25 minutes to Dogo Onsen Station.

Musashi-Koganei Station
Train station
3.8
Access point for the Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. Take the JR Chuo Line to reach the station.