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TV anime · 2021

The Aquatope on White Sand — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Okinawa, Toyama. 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

Azama Sun Sun Beach

Okinawa Start here

The beach in Nanjo that opens the series and recurs through it.

Getting there
Naha Bus Terminal + bus 60 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
南城市 · 白い砂のアクアトープ

Nirai Kanai Bridge

Okinawa

The curved viaduct dropping to the coast, used for the series' widest views of Nanjo.

Getting there
Naha Bus Terminal + car 50 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
南城市 · 白い砂のアクアトープ

Uozu Aquarium

Toyama

The oldest aquarium in Japan still working, and the kind of small tank the series is about.

Getting there
Nishi-Uozu Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
魚津水族館 · 白い砂のアクアトープ

Ou Island

Okinawa

The small island off Nanjo, joined by a causeway, that the series' coastal scenes take in.

Getting there
Bus from Naha Bus Terminal · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Residential area — people live here
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Keep your voice down

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