Screen Pilgrimage Real places behind anime and film, across Japan

TV anime · 2025

Akane-banashi — real-life locations

5 places you can visit, in Tokyo. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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

Locations · 5

Yushima Tenmangu

Tokyo Start here

The shrine shown in episode 12.

Getting there
Hongo-sanchome Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Ojima Komatsugawa Park

Tokyo

The park shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Higashi-ojima Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Higashi-Ojima Library

Tokyo

The library shown in episode 6.

Getting there
Higashi-ojima Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

Sunamachi Ginza Arcade

Tokyo

The street shown in episode 12.

Getting there
Toyocho Stn · 27 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre

Tokyo

The place shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Ikebukuro Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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