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Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto Station, Imadegawa Station and more — 21 places you can visit, in Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka. 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 · 21

Kitano Tenmangu

Kyoto Start here

The shrine of Sugawara no Michizane, where Kyoto takes its children to pray before examinations.

Getting there
Omuro-Ninnaji Stn · 32 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「北野天満宮」 EP10 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 北野天満宮

Kyoto Station

Kyoto

Kyoto's gateway, known for the vast station building completed in 1997. Appears in episode 1.

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
Sources
であいもん

Imadegawa Station

Kyoto

The subway station by the Imperial Palace grounds, on the walk between the shop and the city centre.

Getting there
Imadegawa 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 — であいもん 「今出川駅」 EP1

Zaimoku Bridge

Kyoto

A bridge over the Takase canal near Sanjo. Appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Sanjo 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
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「材木橋」 EP4 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 材木橋

Kyoto Sakyo Library

Kyoto

The city library of Sakyo ward. Appears in episode 5.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「京都市左京図書館」 EP5

Tanaka Shrine

Kyoto

The local shrine of the Tanaka district, north-east of the palace grounds.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「田中神社」 EP5 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 田中神社

Kaso Shrine

Kyoto

The shrine to the gods of confectionery, inside the Yoshida Shrine grounds — the patron of the trade the story's wagashi shop lives by.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「菓祖神社」 EP5 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 菓祖神社

Yoshida Shrine

Kyoto

The shrine on the hill east of the Imperial Palace grounds, in the Kyoto neighbourhood the shop stands in.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「吉田神社」 EP5 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 吉田神社

Nijo Park

Kyoto

A park north of Nijo Castle. Appears in episode 8.

Getting there
Nijojo-mae Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「二条公園」 EP8 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 二条公園

Shinjuku Station

Tokyo

The terminal famous for the largest passenger numbers in the world. Appears in episode 8.

Getting there
Shinjuku 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 — であいもん 「新宿駅」 EP8 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 新宿駅

Kyoto Aquarium

Kyoto

An inland aquarium in Umekoji Park. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Kyoto Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「京都水族館」 EP9 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 京都水族館

Nagura Park

Kyoto

A neighbourhood park in Kyoto city. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Tambaguchi Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「名倉公園」 EP9 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 名倉公園

Takahara Children's Park

Kyoto

A small playground in the Demachi neighbourhood. Appears in episode 10.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん 「高原児童公園」 EP10 · Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 高原児童公園

Kyoto University Main Gate Bus Stop

Kyoto

The bus stop outside Kyoto University's main gate.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi Stn · 12 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『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 京大正門前 (バス)

Hirakata Park

Osaka

An amusement park in Hirakata dating from 1912.

Getting there
Hirakata-koen Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — ひらかたパーク

Kawaramachi Imadegawa Bus Stop

Kyoto

A bus stop near Demachiyanagi.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi 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

Kyoto Imperial Palace Park

Kyoto

The old palace grounds the neighbourhood's daily walks cross.

Getting there
Imadegawa Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 京都御苑

Sobadokoro Seryo Chaya

Kyoto

A soba house near Seryo Pass beyond Kibune.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi Stn + bus 60min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Kamo-Ohashi Bridge

Kyoto

The bridge at the fork of the Kamo river, at the top of the delta the Demachi neighbourhood gathers around.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi 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
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『であいもん』聖地巡礼マップ — 下鴨警察署 加茂大橋交番

Yase-Hieizanguchi Station

Kyoto

The terminus at the foot of Mount Hiei, where the Eizan line ends and the cable car up the mountain begins.

Getting there
Yase-Hieizanguchi Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
であいもん

Ginkakuji Approach

Kyoto

The lane from the Philosopher's Path up to the gate of Ginkakuji.

Getting there
Keage Stn · 38 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — であいもん

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