The World Of "Spirited Away" In Real Life At Art Village In Taiwan

By Karmen on 29 May 2020

Digital Editor

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Spirited Away is one of Hayao Miyazaki's most timeless films! If you're a fan of it, there are free Studio Ghibli video chat backgrounds to have fun with, virtual tours of Studio Ghibli Museum to explore and best of all, the Breezy Valley Art Village in Tainan, Taiwan to add to your travel bucket list!

Keep reading to check them out!

Breezy Valley Art Village (微風山谷藝術村) is a tranquil village surrounded by green hills and covered by a bamboo forest.

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The Breezy Valley Guesthouse, built using driftwood and second-hand materials, closely resembles the bathhouse from Hayao Miyazaki's animated film Spirited Away.

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It even has a statue of a woman who seems to be inspired by the menacing film character, Yubaba.

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Besides this building, there are more picturesque spots in the village including a giant white rabbit. You'll also see pottery decorating all the village's nooks and crannies which were created by children who worked with ceramic artists.

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As the village is surrounded by hills, it is a relatively unknown village. If you don't like being surrounded by crowds of tourists, this is good news! Besides the ode to Spirited Away, the beauty and tranquility of the village also makes it well worth a visit.