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The level crossing by the sea at Kamakura-Kokomae

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Anime & film locations

Visiting the places that inspired films and anime. Where people live nearby, don't block the road and don't photograph homes or residents.

Travel tips

  • The museum and the park use timed tickets that sell out early; book as soon as your dates are fixed.

Location walks by title

Only places that local governments or the official side present as locations, in an easy walking order. Each has a map, directions and the etiquette to follow.

8 places to go

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  1. 1

    Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

    Attraction

    The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. Timed tickets, by reservation only.

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  2. 2

    Ghibli Park

    Attraction

    Ghibli Park in Aichi. Reservations are by area.

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  3. 3

    Akihabara

    Station

    The district packed with anime and game shops.

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  4. 4

    Kamakurakokomae

    Station

    The railway crossing by the sea, known from the opening of the anime Slam Dunk. Stepping into the road for photos is dangerous.

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  5. 5

    Dogo Onsen

    Station

    Dogo Onsen's main bathhouse, said to be one of the models for the bathhouse in Spirited Away.

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  6. 6

    Yakushima (Miyanoura Port)

    Port

    Yakushima: its mossy forest is said to have inspired the forest in Princess Mononoke. By boat from Kagoshima.

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  7. 7

    Onomichi

    Station

    A town of slopes and sea that has been the setting for many films.

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  8. 8

    Shibuya Scramble Crossing

    Attraction

    The crossing that appears in countless films and anime.

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Event dates, operating days, reservation rules and opening hours can change. Please check the official information before you go.

Photo and data credits

The level crossing by the sea at Kamakura-Kokomae Quercus acuta (CC0) / The three-story wooden building of Dogo Onsen Honkan z tanuki (CC BY 3.0) / Crowds crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing at dusk Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) (CC BY-SA 2.0). Cropped and resized.