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TV anime · 2015

Assassination Classroom — real-life locations

Kyoto Station Karasuma Central Gate and more — 4 places you can visit, in Kyoto. 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 Station Karasuma Central Gate

Kyoto Start here

The main gate of Kyoto Station, where the school trip arrives.

Getting there
Kyoto Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — 暗殺教室

Shijo-Ohashi Bridge

Kyoto

The Shijo bridge over the Kamo, between the Minamiza theatre and Pontocho.

Getting there
Kyoto Kawaramachi Stn · 4 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
聖地巡礼マップ — 暗殺教室

Hokanji (Yasaka Pagoda)

Kyoto

The five-storey pagoda on the Higashiyama slope, a landmark of the old city.

Getting there
Gion-shijo Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — 暗殺教室

Hozugawa Railway Bridge

Kyoto

The Sanin line bridge over the Hozu gorge, above the sightseeing railway.

Getting there
Hozukyo Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — 暗殺教室

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