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TV anime · 2019

Demon Slayer — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Fukuoka, Oita, Tokyo. 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

Homangu Kamado Shrine

Fukuoka Start here Unofficial

Shares the name 'Kamado' with the protagonist and became a fan pilgrimage site. There is no official connection to the series.

Getting there
Dazaifu Stn (Nishitetsu) + bus · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Fan-identified — not officially confirmed
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
鬼滅の刃

Yahata Kamado Shrine

Oita Unofficial

A second Kamado shrine adopted by fans, with an oni legend attached. No official tie to the series.

Getting there
Beppu Stn (JR Nippo Line) + bus · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Fan-identified — not officially confirmed
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
八幡竈門神社 · 鬼滅の刃

Mt. Kumotori

Tokyo

The mountain Tanjiro's family lived on in the opening chapter — a real 2017 m peak, and a serious day's climb.

Getting there
Okutama Stn (JR Ome Line) + 35 min by bus · 300 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
雲取山

Ashinomaki Onsen Station

Fukushima

The Aizu station whose surroundings are often named alongside the series' mountain scenes.

Getting there
Ashinomaki-Onsen Stn (Aizu Railway) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
芦ノ牧温泉 · 鬼滅の刃

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