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Shichirigahama Station, Sakuragicho Station and more — 48 places you can visit, in Kanagawa, Tokyo, Hokkaido. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Locations · 48

Shichirigahama Station

Kanagawa Start here

An Enoden station a short walk from the beach. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Shichirigahama Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
青春ブタ野郎シリーズ · Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「七里ヶ浜駅」 EP7

Sakuragicho Station

Kanagawa

The station at the Minato Mirai end of Yokohama, where the waterfront begins.

Getting there
Sakuragicho Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「桜木町駅」 OP

Yokohama City University, Kanazawa-Hakkei

Kanagawa

The Yokohama City University campus by that station.

Getting there
Kanazawa-Hakkei Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
青春ブタ野郎シリーズ · Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「横浜市立大学 金沢八景キャンパス」 OP

Nanko Bridge

Kanagawa

A bridge over the Katabira river at Yokohama Station's west exit. Appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Yokohama Stn · 2 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 — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「南幸橋」 EP1

Hakkeijima Station

Kanagawa

The Seaside Line station for Hakkeijima Sea Paradise. Appears in episode 3.

Getting there
Hakkeijima Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「八景島駅」 EP3

Kanazawa-Hakkei Ohashi Bridge

Kanagawa

The bridge from Kanazawa-Hakkei across to Hakkeijima. Appears in episode 3.

Getting there
Hakkeijima Stn · 5 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 — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「金沢八景大橋」 EP3

Aobadai Station

Kanagawa

A Den-en-toshi Line station. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Aobadai Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「青葉台駅」 EP7

Nihon-odori Station

Kanagawa

The station under the boulevard laid out after the fire, the first western street in Japan.

Getting there
Nihon-odori Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「日本大通り駅」 EP7

Shinko Railway Bridge

Kanagawa

The old riveted railway bridge kept in place as a footway over the harbour canal.

Getting there
Kannai Stn · 13 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 — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「新港橋梁」 EP7

Gokurakuji Station

Kanagawa

The small Enoden station in the cutting behind Kamakura, one of the line's quietest.

Getting there
Gokurakuji Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「極楽寺駅」 EP8

Daigyo-ji

Kanagawa

A Nichiren temple near Kamakura Station known for safe-childbirth prayers. Appears in episode 10.

Getting there
Kamakura Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「大巧寺」 EP10

Hokoku-ji

Kanagawa

The Kamakura temple behind a grove of bamboo.

Getting there
Kamakura Stn · 27 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「報国寺」 EP10

Fujisawa Civic Hall

Kanagawa

Fujisawa's civic hall. Appears in episode 12.

Getting there
Ishigami Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「藤沢市民会館」 EP12

Kanazawa-Hakkei Station

Kanagawa

The junction station in southern Yokohama, named for eight views of a bay that has since been filled in.

Getting there
Kanazawa-Hakkei Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
青春ブタ野郎シリーズ · Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「金沢八景駅」 EP12

Haneda Airport

Tokyo

Tokyo's main airport. Appears in episode 12.

Getting there
Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「羽田空港」 EP12

New Chitose Airport Station

Hokkaido

The station beneath New Chitose Airport. Appears in episode 13.

Getting there
New Chitose Airport Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「新千歳空港駅」 EP13

New Chitose Airport Onsen

Hokkaido

The hot-spring bath inside New Chitose Airport's terminal. Appears in episode 13.

Getting there
New Chitose Airport Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「新千歳空港温泉」 EP13

Tsujido Station

Kanagawa

A Tokaido Line station. Appears in episode 13.

Getting there
Tsujidō Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「辻堂駅」 EP13

Hakone Shrine

Kanagawa

The shrine on Lake Ashi, with its torii standing in the water.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto Stn + 40 min bus (Moto-Hakone) · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「箱根神社」 EP1

Sansen Railway Bridge

Hokkaido

A former railway bridge on the shore of Lake Shikotsu. Appears in episode 11.

Getting there
Chitose Stn + bus 45min · 5 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 — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「山線鉄橋」 EP11

Misakiguchi Station

Kanagawa

The Keikyu Line terminus and the gateway to Misaki port and Jogashima. Appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Misakiguchi Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「三崎口駅」 EP2

Izumisaki Lighthouse

Tokyo

The lighthouse on the north-west tip of Miyakejima. Appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Miyakejima, Sabigahama Port + 15min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not enter private property
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「伊豆岬灯台」 EP1

Nissan Stadium

Kanagawa

The 70,000-seat stadium at Shin-Yokohama, one of the largest in Japan. Appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Shin-yokohama Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「日産スタジアム」 EP2

JICA Yokohama

Kanagawa

JICA's Yokohama centre in the Shinko district, which also houses the Japanese Overseas Migration Museum. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Sakuragicho Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Only there at low tide — check the times before you go
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「JICA横浜」 EP7

Katase-Enoshima Station

Kanagawa

The Odakyu terminus built to look like a dragon palace, at the bridge to Enoshima.

Getting there
Katase-Enoshima Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「片瀬江ノ島駅」

Enoshima Bridge

Kanagawa

The causeway out to the island.

Getting there
Katase-Enoshima Stn · 8 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 — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「江の島大橋」

Omachi Bridge

Kanagawa

A bridge over the Nameri river near Kamakura Station.

Getting there
Kamakura 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「大町橋」

Onsenba-iriguchi Bus Stop

Kanagawa

The bus stop at the entrance to the Hakone-Yumoto hot-spring street.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto Stn · 6 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

Odaiba Marine Park

Tokyo

The seaside park at Odaiba facing Rainbow Bridge.

Getting there
Daiba Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Kobutayama Bus Stop

Kanagawa

A stop on the bus route from Ofuna Station.

Getting there
Ofuna Stn + bus 15min · 1 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
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない』聖地巡礼マップ — 小蓋山(バス)

Onori Bus Stop

Kanagawa

A stop on the bus route from Misakiguchi Station.

Getting there
Misakiguchi Stn + bus 20min · 1 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

Zou-no-hana Park

Kanagawa

The curved breakwater park at the old landing place, the oldest part of the port.

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

Nippon Budokan

Tokyo

The 1964 martial-arts arena in Kitanomaru Park, equally famous as a concert venue.

Getting there
Jimbocho Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

Rose Garden of the Future

Kanagawa

The rose garden in Yamashita Park.

Getting there
Motomachi-chukagai Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep your voice down
  • No tripods or selfie sticks

Landmark Plaza

Kanagawa

The shopping galleries at the foot of the Landmark Tower.

Getting there
Minatomirai Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない』聖地巡礼マップ — ティファニー 横浜ランドマークプラザ店

Tayasu Gate

Tokyo

The old castle gate beside the Budokan, the north entrance to the palace grounds.

Getting there
Jimbocho Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない』聖地巡礼マップ — 田安門

Colette Mare

Kanagawa

A shopping complex in front of Sakuragicho Station.

Getting there
Sakuragicho Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない』聖地巡礼マップ — コレットマーレ

Nicolai Bergmann Hakone Gardens

Kanagawa

A woodland garden at Gora created by the flower artist Nicolai Bergmann.

Getting there
Gora Stn + bus 10min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep your voice down
  • No tripods or selfie sticks

Yokohama World Porters

Kanagawa

The shopping block on the Shinko pier, by the red brick warehouses.

Getting there
Minatomirai Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Kanagawa

The aquarium and amusement park out on the island at Kanazawa-Hakkei.

Getting there
Hakkeijima Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Glass Pyramid HIDAMARI

Hokkaido

The glass pyramid in Sapporo's Moerenuma Park, the centrepiece of the park designed by Isamu Noguchi.

Getting there
Shin-Sapporo Stn + bus 25min · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

MARK IS Minatomirai

Kanagawa

A shopping complex linked directly to Minatomirai Station.

Getting there
Minatomirai Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

Au Petit Matin

Kanagawa

A bakery in Kanazawa-Hakkei.

Getting there
Kanazawa-Hakkei Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

Yokohama Vivre

Kanagawa

A shopping building at Yokohama Station's west exit.

Getting there
Yokohama Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

Surf Coaster Leviathan

Kanagawa

The roller coaster at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise that swings out over the sea.

Getting there
Hakkeijima Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Anniversaire Minatomirai Yokohama

Kanagawa

A wedding venue in Minato Mirai.

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

Ofuna Station

Kanagawa

The station where the Tokaido, Yokosuka and Negishi lines meet the Shonan Monorail.

Getting there
Ofuna Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
青春ブタ野郎シリーズ

Enoshima Koya

Kanagawa

A shop in Kanagawa. It appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Katase-Enoshima Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 青春ブタ野郎はサンタクロースの夢を見ない 「江ノ島小屋」

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