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TV anime · 2012

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions — real-life locations

35 places you can visit, in Kyoto, Shiga, Saga. 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 · 35

Kyoto Aquarium

Kyoto Start here

The aquarium shown in episode 2.

Getting there
Kyoto Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks

Karahashi Park

Shiga

The park shown in the opening sequence.

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

Keihan-Ishiyama Station

Shiga

The station shown in episode 1.

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

Anoo Station

Shiga

The station shown in episode 3.

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

Yoshinogari Historical Park

Saga

The park shown in episode 6.

Getting there
Yoshinogarikoen Stn · 23 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Shiroyama Park

Kagoshima

The park shown in episode 7.

Getting there
Kagoshima Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Chuo Central Park

Kagoshima

The park shown in episode 7.

Getting there
Kagoshima Stn · 21 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Hiyama Shrine

Shiga

The shrine shown in episode 8.

Getting there
Karahashimae Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Kusatsu City Library

Shiga

The library shown in episode 10.

Getting there
Kusatsu Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

Higashi-Mihama Station

Fukui

The station shown in episode 7.

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

Yamabiko Amusement Park

Shiga

The park shown in episode 9.

Getting there
Omi-Hachiman Stn + bus 45min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Uji Bridge

Kyoto

The bridge shown in the film.

Getting there
Uji Stn · 3 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

Tofuku-ji

Kyoto

The temple shown in the film.

Getting there
Tobakaido Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Kyoto Station

Kyoto

The station shown in the film.

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

Nishikita Park

Hyogo

The park shown in the film.

Getting there
Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Enju Beach

Wakayama

The shore shown in the film.

Getting there
Gobo Stn + bus 20min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Only there at low tide — check the times before you go

Haneda Airport

Tokyo

The port shown in the film.

Getting there
Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Keep your voice down

Nakajima Park

Hokkaido

The park shown in the film.

Getting there
Horohira-Bashi Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Hakodate Station

Hokkaido

The station shown in the film.

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

Aomori Station

Aomori

The station shown in the film.

Getting there
Aomori Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Aomori Airport

Aomori

The airport shown in the film.

Getting there
Aomori Stn + bus 35min · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road

Ichiriyama Park

Shiga

The park shown in the story.

Getting there
Seta Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Shakunage School

Shiga

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Kibukawa Stn + 25min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Fujimi Community Centre

Shiga

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Awazu Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Onsen Hotel Nakahara Besso

Kagoshima

The inn shown in the story.

Getting there
Kagoshima Stn · 24 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Aomori Ekimae Park

Aomori

The park shown in the story.

Getting there
Aomori Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Tsugaru Kaikyo Fuyugeshiki Song Monument

Aomori

The monument shown in the story.

Getting there
Kanita Stn + 30min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road

Hirakata Park

Osaka

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Hirakata-koen Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Saigo Takamori Cave

Kagoshima

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Kagoshima Stn · 22 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo

The place shown in the story.

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

Satsuma Gishi Monument

Kagoshima

The monument shown in the story.

Getting there
Kagoshima Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road

Minami-Naikaku North Watchtower

Saga

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Yoshinogari-koen Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Former Iba Residence

Shiga

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Azuchi Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru

Aomori

The museum shown in the story.

Getting there
Aomori Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Staircase Village Road

Aomori

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Kanita Stn + 30min by car · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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