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TV anime · 2011

Blue Exorcist — real-life locations

Kyoto Tower, Asagaya Pearl Center Shopping Street and more — 4 places you can visit, in Kyoto, Tokyo, Shimane. 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

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Start here

The 131-metre tower in front of Kyoto Station.

Getting there
Kyoto Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
アニメ旅 — ao-no-exorcist

Asagaya Pearl Center Shopping Street

Tokyo

A shopping street in Tokyo. It appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Asagaya Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 青の祓魔師 「阿佐谷パールセンター 商店街」

Izumo Airport

Shimane

A airport in Shimane. It appears in episode 5.

Getting there
Shinji Stn · 34 min walk
Before you go
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 青の祓魔師 「出雲空港(出雲縁結び空港)」

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

Shimane

A grand shrine in Shimane. It appears in episode 5.

Getting there
Izumotaishamae Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 青の祓魔師 「出雲大社(杵築大社)」

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