Anime Pilgrimage:
Real Life Locations
"Seichi Junrei" (Holy Pilgrimage) is the act of visiting real-world locations featured in anime. From the stairs of *Your Name* to the shrines of *Love Live*, here are the must-visit spots.
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01. Tokyo Locations
Tokyo is the setting for countless anime. You can't walk 5 minutes without seeing something familiar.
- Shinjuku Station
Featured in *Your Name*, *Weathering with You*, and *City Hunter*.
- Tokyo Tower
Iconic in *Cardcaptor Sakura*, *Sailor Moon*, and *One Piece*.
- Odaiba
Home of the giant Gundam statue and setting for *Digimon Adventure*.
02. Ghibli Museum
Located in Mitaka, Tokyo. It's a whimsical museum designed by Hayao Miyazaki himself.
Tickets go on sale on the 10th of every month for the FOLLOWING month. They sell out in minutes. Use a proxy service or be ready to click fast.
03. Bocchi the Rock (Shimokitazawa)
The hit anime *Bocchi the Rock!* is set in Shimokitazawa, a trendy neighborhood known for live music and vintage clothes.
- SHELTER: The real-life model for "STARRY", the live house where Kessoku Band plays.
- Village Vanguard: The bookstore where Bocchi buys her guitar book.
- Shimokitazawa Station: Featured in many transition scenes.
04. Your Name (Suga Shrine)
The iconic red stairs from the final scene of *Your Name* (Kimi no Na wa).
How to get there
Take the Marunouchi Line to Yotsuya-sanchome Station. Walk about 10 minutes to Suga Shrine. The stairs are right next to it.
Tip: Go early in the morning to avoid other fans taking photos.
05. Akihabara Guide
The Electric Town. The center of anime culture.
Shopping
- • Radio Kaikan: 10 floors of figures and merch.
- • Animate: Huge selection of new goods.
- • Mandarake: Rare and vintage items.
Experiences
- • Maid Cafes: Try "At-Home Cafe" for a beginner-friendly experience.
- • Game Centers: Play crane games at Gigo.
Start Your Pilgrimage
Walking in the footsteps of your favorite characters is a surreal experience.