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TV anime · 2012

Waiting in the Summer — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Nagano. 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 · 4

Sakudaira Station

Nagano Start here

The Shinkansen stop for the Saku plain the series is set on.

Getting there
Sakudaira Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
佐久平駅 · あの夏で待ってる

Uminokuchi Station

Nagano

A single-platform stop on the Koumi line the characters ride.

Getting there
Uminokuchi Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
あの夏で待ってる

Otome Station

Nagano

A single-track stop on the Koumi line, in the Saku country the series films in.

Getting there
Otome Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
乙女駅 · あの夏で待ってる

Komoro Castle (Kaikoen)

Nagano

The castle park in the town the series is set in, sunk below the streets around it.

Getting there
Komoro Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep your voice down
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
Sources
小諸城

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