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Anime pilgrimage and film locations in Kochi

26 places from 6 titles, including Ocean Waves, Belle, Ryomaden.

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Titles · 6

Ocean Waves

Anime film · 1993

Belle

Anime film · 2021

Asao Submersible Bridge

The railingless bridge Suzu crosses — the film's most recognisable single shot.

Getting there: Ino Stn + car 20 min · 5 min walk

Ryomaden

TV drama · 2010

Kochi Castle

The castle Ryoma grew up under, and one of only twelve keeps in Japan still standing from the Edo period.

Getting there: Kenchō-mae Stn · 5 min walk

Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum

The museum on the headland above Katsurahama, holding his letters.

Getting there: Kochi Stn + 30 min by bus · 3 min walk

Oi! Ryoma

TV anime · 1992

Kōchi Castle

The only castle where both the keep and the main-bailey palace survive.

Getting there: Iriake Stn · 12 min walk

High School Fleet

TV anime · 2016

Castle Defense

TV anime · 2017

Walkable areas