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Kofu: anime and film locations you can walk between

MONO, Laid-Back Camp, The Hidden Fortress and 16 places in all, from 10 titles, inside 1.8 km.

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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Titles · 10

MONO

TV anime · 2025

Laid-Back Camp

TV anime · 2018

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

Takeda Shingen

TV drama · 1988

Sengoku Basara

TV anime · 2009

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

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

Kizumonogatari

Anime film · 2016

Castle Defense

TV anime · 2017

The Day I Became a God

TV anime · 2020

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