# Anime-inspired travel trends in Asia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anime-inspired-travel-trends-in-asia
> Updated: 2026-09-30T03:52:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Agoda has identified a growing trend of anime-inspired tourism across Asia, where fans visit real-world locations that resemble settings from popular animated series.

Key destinations include Hokuei in Tottori, Japan, which features themed streets and a manga factory, and Nagakute, Japan, where Ghibli Park offers life-sized walk-through sets. Other notable locations include Jiufen, Taiwan, noted for its resemblance to the bathhouse town in ‘Spirited Away’, and Busan, South Korea, which serves as a hub for the animation industry.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Agoda identifies rising anime-inspired travel trends across Asia

Agoda highlights a rise in anime-inspired travel across Asia, featuring destinations like Japan's Ghibli Park, Hokuei, and Taiwan's Jiufen.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agoda-identifies-anime-inspired-travel-destinations-across-asia

### 2026-09-28: Agoda identifies Asian destinations for coffee-focused travel

Agoda highlights several Asian destinations, including Da Lat, Ipoh, Jeju, and Bali, as premier locations for travelers interested in specialty coffee and local café culture.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agoda-identifies-asian-destinations-for-coffee-focused-travel

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