THE INDEPENDENT STRAW HAT GUIDE

One Piece experiences worth the trip

Looking for things to do as a One Piece fan? Explore real-world statues, attractions, cafes, exhibitions and events. Start with the places, then decide which ones deserve space in your itinerary.

START PLANNING

Follow the Straw Hats to Kumamoto

Full route guide

Kumamoto's 10 Straw Hat statues are spread across the prefecture. Decide how to get between them before booking your accommodation or transport.

REAL PLACES

Explore One Piece places

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Find locations with visitor details, maps and status information. Listings below are for discovery; editorial Straw Hat ratings are awarded only after independent evaluation.

Jinbe Statue — Uto — One Piece statue & landmark in UtoStatue & landmark

Jinbe Statue — Uto

Uto, Japan

Jinbe, the crew's helmsman, looks out over the sea at Sumiyoshi Kaigan Park in Uto.

Luffy Statue — Kumamoto Prefectural Office — One Piece statue & landmark in Kumamoto CityStatue & landmark

Luffy Statue — Kumamoto Prefectural Office

Kumamoto City, Japan

The captain himself, standing at the main entrance of the Kumamoto Prefectural Office — the first stop on the Straw Hat statue route.

Brook Statue — Mifune Town — One Piece statue & landmark in MifuneStatue & landmark

Brook Statue — Mifune Town

Mifune, Japan

Brook plays on near the Mifune Dinosaur Museum, south-east of Kumamoto City.

Chopper Statue — Kumamoto City Zoo — One Piece statue & landmark in Kumamoto CityStatue & landmark

Chopper Statue — Kumamoto City Zoo

Kumamoto City, Japan

Tony Tony Chopper waits at the main entrance of the Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens.

Franky Statue — Takamori Station — One Piece statue & landmark in TakamoriStatue & landmark

Franky Statue — Takamori Station

Takamori, Japan

Franky stands near Takamori Station on the south side of the Aso caldera.

Nami Statue — Nishihara Village — One Piece statue & landmark in NishiharaStatue & landmark

Nami Statue — Nishihara Village

Nishihara, Japan

Nami charts her course at the Mt. Tawara exchange center in Nishihara village.

Robin Statue — Minamiaso — One Piece statue & landmark in MinamiasoStatue & landmark

Robin Statue — Minamiaso

Minamiaso, Japan

Nico Robin stands in Minamiaso village, at the former Tokai University Aso campus — now an earthquake memorial site.

Sanji Statue — Mashiki Town — One Piece statue & landmark in MashikiStatue & landmark

Sanji Statue — Mashiki Town

Mashiki, Japan

Sanji stands in Mashiki, the town closest to the 2016 earthquake's epicenter.

Usopp Statue — JR Aso Station — One Piece statue & landmark in AsoStatue & landmark

Usopp Statue — JR Aso Station

Aso, Japan

Usopp greets travelers right outside JR Aso Station, at the foot of the Aso caldera.

Zoro Statue — Ozu Town — One Piece statue & landmark in OzuStatue & landmark

Zoro Statue — Ozu Town

Ozu, Japan

Roronoa Zoro stands near Higo-Ozu Station — and for once he's easy to find.

ONE PIECE CAFE — Los Angeles (Little Tokyo) — One Piece food & cafe in Los AngelesFood & cafe

ONE PIECE CAFE — Los Angeles (Little Tokyo)

Los Angeles, United States

A One Piece-themed cafe in Little Tokyo with Sanji-inspired food, themed drinks and merch you can only get in LA.

Baratei — the steakhouse behind the Baratie (Kumamoto) — One Piece food & cafe in Kumamoto CityFood & cafe

Baratei — the steakhouse behind the Baratie (Kumamoto)

Kumamoto City, Japan

Oda washed dishes at a Baratei steakhouse in high school — and the Baratie, Sanji's floating restaurant, is named after it.

TEMPORARY EXPERIENCES

Upcoming One Piece events

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Mar12

Mar 12 – Oct 31, 2026 ICONSIAM, Attraction Hall 6F, Bangkok, Thailand

Free One Piece exhibition and themed cafe: Wall of Legends bounty posters, Egghead and Wano zones, a 5 m Gear 5 Luffy, stamp rally for an exclusive clear card, and a merch store.

Jul4

Jul 4 – Jan 3, 2027 Waterworld Jeju, Jeju, South Korea

An immersive water-media exhibition: walk through ankle-deep water (about 20 cm) into the world of the Straw Hat Pirates, with giant media art, interactive zones and life-size statues.

Jul8

Jul 8 – Nov 29, 2026 SHUEISHA MANGA-ART HERITAGE Tokyo Gallery, Tokyo

Free exhibition of Oda's "Great Pirate Hyakkei" art as a long scroll printed on handmade Echizen washi, plus 16 One Piece cover artworks on washi.

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