ONE PIECE

Hidden on Nagasaki’s Kabashima Island, Shirato no Ana is a stunning sea cave shaped by nature and shrouded in pirate legend. When sunlight hits the water, it reveals a world straight out of a storybook. Visitors often feel as if they’ve stepped into One Piece itself, ready for an adventure that stirs the soul.

The majestic palace featured in ONE PIECE’s Dressrosa arc is thought to have been influenced by Tokyo Skytree. Their height, design, and symbolism share striking similarities, earning the Skytree the nickname “The Real Dressrosa Castle” among fans.

With over 1,500 years of history, the Hanging Temple is celebrated as one of China’s Three Great Wonders. Its mystical architecture is believed to have inspired Amazon Lily in One Piece. Through an exploration of its design, philosophy, and visual parallels to the anime, we uncover the timeless allure of this gravity-defying temple.

Overlooking Kobe Harbor, Kobe Port Tower has been a beloved symbol of the city that lives with the sea since its completion in 1963. In recent years, it has drawn attention for its striking resemblance to the towers of Water Seven in One Piece, making it a must-visit pilgrimage site for fans of the series.

The golden hills of Carmona shimmer beneath the Spanish sun, evoking the love and resilience that define One Piece’s most touching family story. As the sunflowers sway in the wind, they seem to reflect Scarlet’s gentle smile and Rebecca’s quiet strength, surrounding every visitor with a sense of peace and remembrance.

Once existing in Manila, Philippines, Smoky Mountain was a place of hardship, yet also of incredible resilience. The people who lived there are said to have inspired the world of ONE PIECE. Its fictional counterpart, the Gray Terminal, serves as a symbolic stage portraying inequality, hope, and the will to survive. By connecting reality and fiction, we explore One Piece’s timeless message about human dignity and the pursuit of freedom.

At Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, Kennin-ji, an awe-inspiring Twin Dragon ceiling painting dominates the main hall. Its mystical presence and dynamic energy are believed to represent the origin of Kaido from One Piece, turning the temple into a pilgrimage site for fans. Here, in this harmony of silence and strength, visitors witness the fusion of anime and tradition.

With over a thousand years of history, Kiyomizu-dera stands as a symbol of Japan’s cultural soul. From its stage, visitors can gaze upon Kyoto just as the shogun overlooks the Flower Capital in Wano Kuni. Every element — architecture, faith, and nature — harmonizes to form a setting that embodies the perfect fusion of Japanese spirituality and the world of anime. Truly, this temple is the real-world Wano Kuni.

Ten thousand meters beneath the sea lies the enchanting Fishman Island, a world of shimmering light and flowing forms. Its design may trace back to Gaudí’s organic masterpiece, Casa Milà. This article uncovers the shared reverence for nature and harmony that flows between Gaudí’s architecture and Oda’s storytelling.

Rising from the sands, the Alabasta Palace embodies elegance and grandeur. Many fans sense echoes of Japan’s legendary Osaka Castle in its design—the multi-layered towers, golden accents, and majestic symmetry all reflect a shared ideal: the harmony of power and beauty. This feature explores both structures as a crossroads of history and imagination.