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TV anime · 2004

Gantz — real-life locations

Todai-ji Nandaimon Gate, Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station and more — 4 places you can visit, in Nara, 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

Todai-ji Nandaimon Gate

Nara Start here

Todaiji's National Treasure main gate, guarded by its Nio statues.

Getting there
Kintetsu Nara Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station

Tokyo

A Keio Line station near the Tama river.

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

Kofuku-ji

Nara

The head temple of the Hosso school in Nara Park, known for its five-storey pagoda and Ashura statue.

Getting there
Kintetsu Nara Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
GANTZ

Tagara High School

Tokyo

A high school in Tokyo.

Getting there
Hikarigaoka Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — GANTZ 「都立田柄高校」

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