Check Out The Real-Life Kiki’s Bakery Located At Yufuin Floral Market In Japan

Fans of Studio Ghibli often look for real places that feel straight out of the films, and Kiki’s Bakery in Yufuin Floral Market is one of the most charming examples in Japan. The bakery draws visitors with its Kiki’s Delivery Service theme, from the bread and pastries to the playful details that nod to Jiji and the movie’s cozy world.

Set in Oita Prefecture, the spot sits inside a whimsical market filled with European-style scenery, colorful flowers, and other themed attractions. That mix of fantasy and real-life charm has made it a favorite stop for Ghibli fans and casual travelers alike.

Here’s a closer look at the bakery that keeps Kiki’s story alive.

Kiki’s Delivery Service is one of the world’s best-loved animes

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The story follows a trainee witch named Kiki who works for a bakery delivering bread

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This bakery sells a variety of Kiki-inspired breads and pastries, and Jiji will greet you at the door! If you enjoy Kiki's Delivery Service, then visit Kiki's Bakery for a truly magical experience.

The real-life bakery is situated in a small hamlet called Yufuin Floral Village in southwest Japan

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Do come and have a wonderful experience

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Bewitched visitors can stop by Kiki's Bakery in Yufuin Floral Market, a whimsical European-style attraction in Oita Prefecture with cobblestoned paths, tiled roofs, and colorful flowering shrubs set against the backdrop of Mount Yufu. The bakery is easily identified by a cage hanging from the shopfront, where Jiji is resting.

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A little movie magic goes a long way here.

It sells all sorts of Kiki-inspired bread and pastries

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Yum, Yum...

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When visitors enter the bakery, they are greeted by an array of delectable pastries, the highlight of which is the croissants. The Yufuin Floral Market in Oita would appeal to more than just Kiki and Jiji fans, as it also houses an Alice in Wonderland shop and a Peter Rabbit petting zoo.

Kiki's Delivery Service

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...at your bake and call

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A beautiful scenery

This is truly amazing. With so many attractions already available, fans should be delighted. When it comes to Studio Ghibli, there is no such thing as too much of a good thing!

I’m sure it adds even more fun to the animation now that the real location of Kiki’s Bakery has been uncovered. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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