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Anime film · 2025

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid — real-life locations

5 places you can visit, in Kanagawa. 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 · 5

Kozukue Station

Kanagawa Start here

The station shown in the film.

Getting there
Shin-yokohama Stn · 25 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Goshogaya Bridge

Kanagawa

The bridge shown in the film.

Getting there
Fujisawa Stn · 11 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

Shichirigahama Station

Kanagawa

The station shown in the film.

Getting there
Shichirigahama Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Moegino Park

Kanagawa

The park shown in the film.

Getting there
Fujigaoka Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Shichirigahama Beach

Kanagawa

The shore shown in the film.

Getting there
Shichirigahama Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Only there at low tide — check the times before you go

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