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TV anime · 2004

Elfen Lied — real-life locations

5 places you can visit, in Kanagawa. 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 · 5

Gokurakuji Station

Kanagawa Start here

The station shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Gokurakuji Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Joju-in Temple

Kanagawa

The temple shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Gokurakuji Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Sasuke Inari Shrine

Kanagawa

The shrine shown in episode 6.

Getting there
Kamakura Stn · 19 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Higiri Rokujizoson

Kanagawa

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Gokurakuji Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Enoshima Sea Candle

Kanagawa

The place shown in the story.

Getting there
Katase-Enoshima Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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