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TV anime · 1999

Digimon Adventure — real-life locations

Tokyo Tower, Odaiba, Takeshiba Pier and more — 15 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Shizuoka. 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 · 15

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Start here

The tower the children fight through in the Tokyo arc — the series' most repeated landmark.

Getting there
Akabanebashi Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
デジモンアドベンチャー

Odaiba

Tokyo Start here

Where the eight children live — the series made this reclaimed island its home ground.

Getting there
Telecom Center Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Keep your voice down
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
お台場 · デジモンアドベンチャー

Takeshiba Pier

Tokyo

The waterfront the Odaiba children cross to reach the mainland.

Getting there
Takeshiba Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Keep your voice down
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
デジモンアドベンチャー

Rainbow Bridge

Tokyo

The suspension bridge between central Tokyo and Odaiba, where the chosen children live; the series draws it as itself.

Getting there
Shibaura-futo Stn (Yurikamome) · 25 min walk
Before you go
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
レインボーブリッジ · デジモンアドベンチャー

Hikarigaoka Station

Tokyo

The station area where Birdramon fights Mammothmon in episodes 29 and 30.

Getting there
Hikarigaoka Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん「デジモンアドベンチャー」聖地巡礼 — 29話・30話

Daiba Park

Tokyo

The park on Odaiba's old artillery battery, registered as an episode 34 location.

Getting there
Odaiba-kaihinkoen Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Only there at low tide — check the times before you go
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『デジモンアドベンチャー』聖地巡礼マップ — EP34

Hinode Pier

Tokyo

The Tokyo Bay water-bus pier registered as an episode 35 location.

Getting there
Hinode Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『デジモンアドベンチャー』聖地巡礼マップ — EP35

Shinjuku Station

Tokyo

The terminal famous for the largest passenger numbers in the world. Appears in episode 30.

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
デジモンアドベンチャー · Anime Pilgrimage — デジモンアドベンチャー 「新宿駅」 EP30

Spain-zaka Slope

Tokyo

The short slope climbing to Parco in Shibuya. Appears in episode 33.

Getting there
Shibuya Stn · 5 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 — デジモンアドベンチャー 「スペイン坂」 EP33

Yagura Bridge

Tokyo

A footbridge over the canal near Tokyo Big Sight. Appears in episode 35.

Getting there
Tokyo Big Sight 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 — デジモンアドベンチャー 「やぐら橋」 EP35

Shimbashi Station

Tokyo

The birthplace of Japan's railways.

Getting there
Shimbashi 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 — デジモンアドベンチャー 「新橋駅」

Yamada Denki LABI Shinjuku West

Tokyo

An electronics store at Shinjuku's west exit.

Getting there
Shinjuku Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『デジモンアドベンチャー』聖地巡礼マップ — ヤマダデンキ LABI新宿西口館

Lumine Shinjuku 1

Tokyo

The station building at Shinjuku's south exit.

Getting there
Shinjuku Stn · 2 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『デジモンアドベンチャー』聖地巡礼マップ — ルミネ新宿 ルミネ1

Gotemba Premium Outlets

Shizuoka

One of Japan's largest outlet malls, with views of Mt. Fuji.

Getting there
Gotemba Stn · 48 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

Tamachi Station

Tokyo

A station in Tokyo. It appears in episode 39.

Getting there
Tamachi Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — デジモンアドベンチャー 「田町駅」

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