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Anime film · 2003

Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital — real-life locations

Gojo Ohashi Bridge, Kiyomizu-dera, Sojogatani Fudo-do and more — 4 places you can visit, in Kyoto. 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 · 4

Gojo Ohashi Bridge

Kyoto Start here

The Gojo-dori bridge over the Kamo River; statues of Ushiwakamaru and Benkei stand at its end.

Getting there
Gojō Stn · 9 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
アニメ旅 — conan-crossroad

Kiyomizu-dera

Kyoto

The temple whose main hall juts out over the cliff; a World Heritage site and one of Kyoto's emblems.

Getting there
Kiyomizu-gojo Stn · 21 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
アニメ旅 — conan-crossroad

Sojogatani Fudo-do

Kyoto

The hall in the valley behind Kurama where Yoshitsune is said to have trained.

Getting there
Tahōtō Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
アニメ旅 — conan-crossroad

Umekoji Park

Kyoto

The park west of Kyoto Station, with the railway museum and the aquarium.

Getting there
Tambaguchi Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
アニメ旅 — conan-crossroad

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