Highlights
- Each location from One Piece offers a distinct experience, from sandy beauty to sky-high wonder, attracting tourists and important characters alike.
- From Venice-inspired Water 7 to snow-filled Drum Island, the diverse landscapes and cultures of One Piece are a must-see.
One Piece is an anime with an amazing world filled with beautiful places. The locations shown throughout the two-decade run of the anime are filled with detail and passion, making it revered as one of the greatest anime made to date. The range and uniqueness of each landmark are proof of the immense skill the creator Eiichiro Oda possesses and are a prime reason fans are loyal to One Piece after so long.
No island or country seems to be similar to the last, with each place offering a unique experience for the Straw Hat crew as well as fans who watch the anime. The locations featured are some of the most beautiful and pleasant places to live for a myriad of reasons. These range from the general beauty and aesthetic of the terrain to the important sights a tourist could look forward to. Regardless of the reason, these are the places to be for tourists as well as people who are looking to relocate in the series.
7 Alabasta
The Sandy Beauty Of The Grand Line
Alabasta is a sandy country located on the Grand Line. It is a beautiful island country consisting of sand and desert, filled with houses, towns, and cities across the nation. The architecture of the homes takes inspiration from Middle Eastern and Moorish building aesthetics, with dynamic and colorful designs varying across cities.
The country is extremely large, being one of the largest places visited by the Straw Hat crew. It also has a long and rich history, seeming to span over four millennia. Besides the desert that takes up the majority of the island, Alabasta also has oases and palm groves, the biggest oasis being the oasis town of Yuba. The capital of the great nation is Alubarna, a very large city filled with the rich culture of Alabasta. This city is where the royal family resides and contains the Tomb of Kings, where the long line of Alabastan kings are buried. The island has amazing architecture and a rich history, which makes it a great place for tourists to visit.
6 Skypiea
The Sky-High Wonder
This island in the sky is located in the Grand Line and houses its special ecosystem and residents that have evolved to its peculiar location. Skypiea is a large island located in the clouds. The people that reside here are characterized by their two small wings that serve as ornaments rather than for flight.
Entry to the Sky Island is tedious, with the only two ways to access it being a large entry fee to be paid at Heaven’s Gate or employing a powerful ocean stream known as the knock-up stream. The movement and transportation on the island are done on a device called a dial. These are shellfish shells that can be used to store different forms of energy and matter and are used to propel and move from one point to another on the island. The island also contains a part of the city of gold called Shandora, which is one of the few places that contains a Poneglyph. Skypiea is an amazing place to visit based on the uniqueness of the terrain as well as its technology.
5 Water 7
A Venice-Inspired Capital Of Water
Water 7 is a beautiful water-themed island located on the Grand Line. It is a beautiful place consisting of a complex system of canals and waterways that take inspiration from the city of Venice. The island is most notable for having the most talented shipwrights on the Grand Line, and because of this, people from near and far come to get their ships handled by these talented shipwrights.
It is also a pivotal landmark because it is where the Pirate King, Gold Roger, got his legendary ship constructed. Water 7’s architecture was also centered around the annual storm the island receives, known as the Aqua Laguna. The island offers a bright and bubbly atmosphere and is a great place for those who enjoy beauty, as well as being the center of the shipwrighting profession in One Piece.
4 Zou
A Nomadic Elephant Kingdom
This island is one of the most unique, differing from the rest due to its location. Zou is an island located on the back of an old, giant elephant called Zunesha. This island contains a tribe of humanoid-like animals called the Minks, who have lived here for millennia. The Minks are a strong and distinctive people that have a large variance of species across the animal kingdom.
The country has been isolated from humanity for most of its existence but is very welcoming to outsiders and is actively aware of news and occurrences in other countries. The residents of the island are kind and have a strong sense of camaraderie. They believe in being honest and following their instincts. The unique ecosystem built for millennia, as well as their kind and welcoming society, make this an ideal place to live.
3 Sabaody Archipelago
The Bubbly Mangrove Of Diversity
This island is a large mangrove growing out of the ocean, but it serves as a makeshift island for its residents. This giant mangrove island hosts an interesting system of interconnected bubble-encased islands and is home to a multitude of diverse people and cultures. The island is a popular rest stop for visitors due to its proximity to the New World and it is a thriving center of business due to this.
This island is one of the only three places that connects the Grand Line to the New World and the only place that gives access to the common folk and pirates. The giant mangrove island also produces a special fruit called bubble fruit, which is used for the island’s distinctive bubble designs and technology.
2 Wano
A Japanese-style Country Of Nobility
Wano is a country situated in the New World of the Grand Line. It takes inspiration from the Edo period of Japanese culture and features many elements from it. Because of the high currents surrounding the nation, as well as the location, entry into Wano is tedious without an official permit. The only other ways of gaining access to this country are either through a secret entrance or by means of riding an upward stream into the country.
The island has a beautiful cuisine characteristic of Japanese culture, which includes rice balls, dango, and soba, making for a delicious range of food to choose from. The capital city of the country is called Flower Capital, a beautiful city filled with sakura trees, and is the business center of the entire nation. This city also has a large castle that houses the royalty of Wano and is a great place to visit for tourists, especially those who hope to pay respects to royalty or take a close look at this important landmark.
1 Drum Island
The Medical Center Of Winter
Drum Island is a snow-filled country located in the Grand Line; it has harsh, cold temperatures. Due to this, the region is filled with snow and is a great place for all those who enjoy the cold or just those who enjoy wearing thick snow attire. A key characteristic of the island is the presence of elite medical professionals as well as cutting-edge medical technology and innovation not seen anywhere else in One Piece.
This winter’s extreme weather conditions cause heavy snow and bodies of water to freeze, causing residents to adapt accordingly. The island’s key landmark is its Drum Rockies, a series of large, snowy mountains native to Drum Island and the reason for its distinctive name. This island is an ideal place for those in need of the best medical expertise, as well as a nice, cold place to visit.
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