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Anime pilgrimage and film locations in Yamanashi

147 places from 22 titles, including Laid-Back Camp, MONO, Super Cub.

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Titles · 22

Laid-Back Camp

TV anime · 2018

Kohan Campsite, Lake Motosu

Rin's solo campsite, with the Mt. Fuji view from the ¥1000 note.

Getting there: Kofu Stn + bus 90min · 5 min walk

Lake Shibire

The still, forest-ringed lake where Rin camps alone in episode 7.

Getting there: Ichikawadaimon Stn (JR Minobu Line) + taxi 25 min · 10 min walk

Lake Motosu

Where Rin camps alone in the first episode, with Mount Fuji across the water — the view printed on the 1000-yen note.

Getting there: Kawaguchiko Stn (Fujikyu Line) + 50 min by bus · 3 min walk

Hottarakashi Onsen

The open-air bath on the hillside looking down on the Kofu basin and across at Fuji, open from before dawn.

Getting there: Yamanashi-shi Stn + 10 min by taxi · 5 min walk

MONO

TV anime · 2025

Utsubuna Station

The small Minobu line station on the Fuji river, in the valley the club rides out to.

Getting there: Utsubuna Stn · At the station

Hottarakashi Onsen

The hillside bath above Kofu, open before dawn for the view over the basin.

Getting there: Yamanashishi Stn · 60 min walk

Super Cub

TV anime · 2021

Hinoharu Station

Koguma's station on the Chuo line, in the Hokuto countryside the series rides through.

Getting there: Hinoharu Stn · At the station

Encouragement of Climb

TV anime · 2013

The Day I Became a God

TV anime · 2020

Fuefukigawa Fruit Park

A hilltop park above the Kofu basin, known for its night view. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there: Yamanashishi Stn · 38 min walk

Persona 4 the Animation

TV anime · 2011

Kofu Station

The station at the centre of the Kofu basin; the castle park opens off the north exit.

Getting there: Kofu Stn · At the station

Sengoku Basara

TV anime · 2009

Castle Defense

TV anime · 2017

Maesetsu! Opening Act

TV anime · 2020

The Hidden Fortress

Film · 1958

Kofu Castle

The stone-walled park used for the Akizuki castle of the film's opening defeat.

Getting there: Kofu Stn (JR Chuo Main Line) · 5 min walk

Heidi, Girl of the Alps

TV anime · 1974

Heidi's Village

A flower theme park in Hokuto, Yamanashi.

Getting there: Nirasaki Stn + 20min by car · 3 min walk

Takeda Shingen

TV drama · 1988

Memories

Anime film · 1995

Sasago Tunnel

The long tunnel carrying the Chuo Expressway under Sasago Pass. It appears on the ride to Tokyo in the Stink Bomb segment.

Getting there: Kai-Yamato Stn · 41 min walk

Spirited Away

Anime film · 2001

Ryomaden

TV drama · 2010

Occult Academy

TV anime · 2010

Hanako to Anne

TV drama · 2014

Yamanashi Prefectural Library

Kofu, where the translator of Anne of Green Gables grew up; the library keeps her collection.

Getting there: Kofu Stn · 3 min walk

Bakuon!!

TV anime · 2016

Kizumonogatari

Anime film · 2016

Jujutsu Kaisen

TV anime · 2020

Slow Loop

TV anime · 2022

Heavenly Delusion

TV anime · 2023

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