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Anime film · 2021

Belle — real-life locations

Asao Submersible Bridge, Niyodo River, Ino Station and more — 11 places you can visit, in Kochi, Kyoto, 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 · 11

Asao Submersible Bridge

Kochi Start here

The railingless bridge Suzu crosses — the film's most recognisable single shot.

Getting there
Ino Stn + car 20 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
竜とそばかすの姫

Niyodo River

Kochi

The river running through Suzu's home town, and the water the film keeps returning to.

Getting there
Ino Stn (JR Dosan Line) + car 40 min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
竜とそばかすの姫

Ino Station

Kochi

Suzu's commute begins on this platform beside the Niyodo river.

Getting there
Ino Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
伊野駅 · 竜とそばかすの姫

Kyoto Tachibana Junior & Senior High School

Kyoto

The school whose famous brass band was the model for the band seen in the film; the band's own playing is used in the 'Slingshot' performance scene.

Getting there
Momoyama Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
京都橘中学校・高等学校

Tokyo Metropolitan Musashi High School

Tokyo

Suzu's high school in the film: its tree-planted courtyard and the passage beside the gym appear in the opening scenes.

Getting there
Musashi-Sakai Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
東京都立武蔵高等学校・附属中学校

Kochi Station

Kochi

The city's main station, seen when Suzu boards the overnight bus.

Getting there
Kōchi-bashi Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Check the last cablecar or bus before dark
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
竜とそばかすの姫 聖地巡礼・ロケ地 — すずが夜行バスに乗った時に登場

Niyodogawa Bridge

Kochi

A bridge over the Niyodo river.

Getting there
Hakawa Stn · 12 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 — 竜とそばかすの姫 「仁淀川橋」 — · Anime Pilgrimage『竜とそばかすの姫』聖地巡礼マップ — 仁淀川橋

Tamagawa Station

Tokyo

A station on the Tokyu Toyoko, Meguro and Tamagawa lines.

Getting there
Tamagawa Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
竜とそばかすの姫

Notsu Elementary School

Kochi

An elementary school in Niyodogawa.

Getting there
Okahana Stn + 10min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 竜とそばかすの姫 「能津小学校」

Kochi Daijingu Shrine

Kochi

A shrine in Kochi city.

Getting there
Iriake Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Kagami River Path

Kochi

A walking path in Kochi. It appears in the film.

Getting there
Ōhashidōri Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 竜とそばかすの姫

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