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TV anime · 2015

Sound! Euphonium — filming locations

9 places you can visit, in 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 · 9

Uji Bridge

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The bridge Kumiko crosses daily; the river and its banks frame much of the series.

Getting there
Uji Stn (Keihan / JR Nara Line) · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — 宇治橋

Uji Station (JR Nara Line)

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The station the band members commute through; Uji is the town the whole series is set in.

Getting there
Uji Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
響け!ユーフォニアム

Mt. Daikichi Lookout

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Where Kumiko and Reina climb in the dark and play to the town below — the scene the series is known for.

Getting there
Uji Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
  • Check the last cablecar or bus before dark
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
宇治市 · 響け!ユーフォニアム

Uji Shrine

Kyoto

The stone steps used for key conversation scenes between Kumiko and Reina.

Getting there
Keihan Uji Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
聖地巡礼ギルド — 宇治の38スポット

Kisenbashi Bridge, Uji

Kyoto

The bridge to Tonoshima where Kumiko and Reina watch the fireworks.

Getting there
Keihan Uji Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
聖地巡礼ギルド — 宇治の38スポット

Keihan Uji Station

Kyoto

The riverside Keihan terminus, drawn on the walk between the school and the bridge.

Getting there
Uji Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
宇治駅 (京阪) · 響け!ユーフォニアム

Kumiko's Bench

Kyoto

The bench on the Uji riverbank Kumiko sits on after school. It is an ordinary public bench, named after her by everyone who comes.

Getting there
Keihan Uji Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
響け!ユーフォニアム

Uji City Cultural Centre

Kyoto

The hall the band's competitions are held in, drawn from the stage to the seats.

Getting there
Uji Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
宇治市 · 響け!ユーフォニアム

Obaku Station

Kyoto

The station the band members change at on the way to school, one stop up the line from Uji.

Getting there
Obaku Stn (Keihan Uji Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Residential area — people live here
  • No tripods or selfie sticks

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