44 Secret Filming Locations Hollywood Doesn't Want You To Find

32. Jiufen, Taiwan – Spirited Away in Real Life

This misty, mountain-clinging village with red lanterns, tight alleys, and teahouses inspired Spirited Away—yet it hasn’t been used much in live-action. Jiufen’s mysterious charm, especially when cloaked in fog or lit at night, is ready-made for magical realism or whimsical adventures. Its vertical architecture and old-world mystique allow for layered, visual storytelling—perfect for narratives steeped in memory, folklore, or the blurred line between reality and spirit worlds.