The Real Totoro Bus Stop!

Here is a wonderful collection of photos from a family trip to the actual Totoro bus stop in Ume, Japan.

Apparently the community built bus stop was inspiration for Miyazaki's gorgeous movie. Once the film came out, some cute visitors began appearing...

Waiting for the school bus every morning became an exciting event. And then, one day, the children’s fantasy became reality! A hand painted 'Totoro' appeared beside the bus stop!