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TV anime · 2006

Death Note — real-life locations

8 places you can visit, in Tokyo, 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 · 8

University of Tokyo

Tokyo Start here

The school shown in episode 10.

Getting there
Ueno-okachimachi Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here

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Takeshita Street Entrance

Tokyo

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Kasumigaseki-zaka Slope

Tokyo

The street shown in the story.

Getting there
Kasumigaseki Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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Aoyama Gakuin University

Tokyo

The place shown in the story.

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

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Nippon Budokan

Tokyo

The arena shown in the story.

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

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University of Tokyo Main Gate

Tokyo

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Hongo-sanchome Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Tokyo

The place shown in the story.

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

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Kyoto District Public Prosecutors Office

Kyoto

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Imadegawa Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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