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Yushima Tenmangu, Ojima Komatsugawa Park and more — 12 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 · 12

Yushima Tenmangu

Tokyo Start here

The Yushima shrine to Sugawara no Michizane, god of learning, famous for its plum blossom. Appears 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
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — あかね噺 「湯島天満宮」 EP12 · Anime Pilgrimage『あかね噺』聖地巡礼マップ — 湯島天満宮

Ojima Komatsugawa Park

Tokyo

A large metropolitan park along the Kyu-Nakagawa river. Appears 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
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — あかね噺 「大島小松川公園」 EP1 · Anime Pilgrimage『あかね噺』聖地巡礼マップ — 大島小松川公園

Higashi-Ojima Library

Tokyo

A ward library by Higashi-Ojima Station. Appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Higashi-ojima Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — あかね噺 「江東区立東大島図書館」 EP6 · Anime Pilgrimage『あかね噺』聖地巡礼マップ — 江東区立東大島図書館

Sunamachi Ginza Arcade

Tokyo

A Koto ward shopping street lined with delicatessens. Appears 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
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — あかね噺 「砂町銀座商店街」 EP12 · Anime Pilgrimage『あかね噺』聖地巡礼マップ — 砂町銀座商店街

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre

Tokyo

The theatre complex at Ikebukuro's west exit, with a concert hall. Appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Ikebukuro Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No photography indoors
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — あかね噺 「東京芸術劇場」 EP1 · Anime Pilgrimage『あかね噺』聖地巡礼マップ — 東京芸術劇場

Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo

The 634-metre broadcasting tower, the tallest in the world.

Getting there
TOKYO SKYTREE Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks

Rakugo Cafe

Tokyo

A café in Jimbocho that stages rakugo performances.

Getting there
Jimbocho Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『あかね噺』聖地巡礼マップ — らくごカフェ

Kanda Myojin Hall

Tokyo

The hall in Kanda Myojin's cultural centre, which also hosts rakugo performances.

Getting there
Hongo-sanchome Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No photography indoors
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
あかね噺

Shinjuku Suehirotei

Tokyo

A rakugo theatre at Shinjuku 3-chome, its wooden auditorium and floor seating intact. It appears in episode 12.

Getting there
Shinjuku-sanchome Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — あかね噺

Umaya Bridge

Tokyo

A bridge over the Sumida between Kuramae and Honjo, painted the colour of a bay horse.

Getting there
Kuramae Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — あかね噺

Uchisaiwaicho Hall

Tokyo

A hall in Tokyo. It appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Shimbashi Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No photography indoors
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — あかね噺 「内幸町ホール」

Kinokuniya Hall

Tokyo

A hall in Tokyo. It appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No photography indoors
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — あかね噺 「紀伊國屋ホール」

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