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TV anime · 2023

Blue Orchestra — real-life locations

13 places you can visit, in Chiba, Saitama. 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 · 13

Chiba Prefectural Culture Hall

Chiba Start here

The place shown in episode 23.

Getting there
Kencho-Mae Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Makuhari Station

Chiba

The station shown in episode 6.

Getting there
Makuhari Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Kaihin-Makuhari Station

Chiba

The station shown in episode 7.

Getting there
Kaihim-Makuhari Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Shin-Matsudo Chuo Park

Chiba

The park shown in episode 2.

Getting there
Koya Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Shin-Matsudo Station

Chiba

The station shown in episode 3.

Getting there
Shin-Matsudo Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Koya Station

Chiba

The station shown in episode 18.

Getting there
Koya Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Shimayadai Park

Chiba

The park shown in episode 18.

Getting there
Shin-Matsudo Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Yatsumi Station

Chiba

The station shown in episode 19.

Getting there
Yatsumi Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Makuhari Sogo High School

Chiba

The school shown in the story.

Getting there
Kaihim-Makuhari Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here

Nagareyama Bridge

Saitama

The bridge shown in the story.

Getting there
Misato Stn · 6 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

Chiba Prefectural University of Health Sciences

Chiba

The school shown in the story.

Getting there
Makuhari Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here

Makuhari Sogo High School Bus Stop

Chiba

The bus stop shown in the story.

Getting there
Kaihim-Makuhari Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Residential area — people live here

Makuhari Community Hall

Chiba

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Keisei Makuhari Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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