Musical Road: Spirited Away OST
Drive onto a melody! Experience the enchanting "Spirited Away" theme on Gunma's Musical Road near the charming Shima Onsen.
Experience a unique auditory treat on the Musical Road in Gunma, Japan, playing the iconic "Always with Me" theme from Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away. This innovative road uses precisely spaced grooves to create a melody as you drive, offering a memorable and enchanting experience for tourists and Ghibli fans alike.
A brief summary to Musical Road – “Always with Me” (Spirited Away OST)
- Shima, Nakanojo, Shima, Agatsuma District, Gunma, 377-0601, JP
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Maintain a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) for the best sound quality and to clearly hear the Spirited Away theme.
- Combine your visit with a trip to Shima Onsen to immerse yourself in the rumored inspiration for Spirited Away's bathhouse.
- Close your car windows to enhance the sound and minimize external noise interference.
Getting There
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Driving
The Musical Road is located on National Highway 353 near Shima Onsen in Nakanojo, Gunma Prefecture. From Nakanojo Station, drive north towards Shima Onsen. The musical road is approximately 45 minutes from Nakanojo Station. There are free parking lots available near the main attractions in Shima Onsen. Be aware that some parts of the town are best explored on foot.
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Public Transport
To reach the Musical Road using public transport, take the JR Agatsuma Line to Nakanojo Station. From there, take a Kanetsu bus bound for Shima Onsen. The bus ride takes approximately 40-50 minutes. Alight at a bus stop near National Highway 353, from where you can walk to experience the Musical Road. Bus fare from Nakanojo Station to Shima Onsen is around ¥1050.
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