Screen Pilgrimage Real places behind anime and film, across Japan

TV anime · 2013

Free! — filming locations

5 places you can visit, in Tottori. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

Open on the map

Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 5

Iwami Station

Tottori Start here

The gateway to the Iwami locations. The town has worked with the series for years and the station carries series displays.

Getting there
Iwami Stn (JR San'in Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
岩美駅

Uradome Coast

Tottori Start here

The fifteen kilometres of clear water and rock stacks that open the series and run through it.

Getting there
Bus from Iwami Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Only there at low tide — check the times before you go
  • No alcohol allowed

Tajiri Port

Tottori

The fishing harbour and breakwater that stand in for the characters' home town.

Getting there
Iwami Stn + bus 10 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
トリップログ — 岩美町 Free! 聖地巡礼

Tajiri Shrine

Tottori

The shrine above the fishing port, one of the locations the series draws most often.

Getting there
Bus from Iwami Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go

Oiwa Station

Tottori

The Sanin Line halt drawn as the nearest station to Iwatobi High.

Getting there
Oiwa Stn (JR Sanin Main Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Keep your voice down

More titles in Tottori

By prefecture