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TV anime · 2015

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Ginza Station, Wadakura Fountain Park and more — 17 places you can visit, in Tokyo. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Locations · 17

Ginza Station

Tokyo Start here

A station on the Ginza, Marunouchi and Hibiya lines. Appears in episode 8.

Getting there
Ginza 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 — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり 「銀座駅」 EP8 · Anime Pilgrimage『ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり』聖地巡礼マップ — 銀座駅

Wadakura Fountain Park

Tokyo

The fountain park in the outer gardens of the Imperial Palace. Appears in the opening sequence.

Getting there
Otemachi Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり 「和田倉噴水公園」 OP · Anime Pilgrimage『ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり』聖地巡礼マップ — 和田倉噴水公園

Kasumigaseki Station

Tokyo

The subway station beneath the government district. Appears in episode 8.

Getting there
Kasumigaseki 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 — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり 「霞ケ関駅」 EP8 · Anime Pilgrimage『ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり』聖地巡礼マップ — 霞ケ関駅

Shinjuku Station

Tokyo

The terminal famous for the largest passenger numbers in the world. Appears in episode 9.

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
Anime Pilgrimage — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり 「新宿駅」 EP9

Tokyo Big Sight Station

Tokyo

A Yurikamome station. Appears in episode 24.

Getting there
Tokyo Big Sight 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 — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり 「東京ビッグサイト駅」 EP24 · Anime Pilgrimage『ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり』聖地巡礼マップ — 東京ビッグサイト

Seimon Ishibashi Bridge

Tokyo

The stone bridge before the Imperial Palace's main gate, known for its twin arches.

Getting there
Kasumigaseki Stn · 10 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 — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり 「正門石橋」

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
ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり

Kokkai-Gijidomae Station

Tokyo

The subway station in front of the Diet Building.

Getting there
Kokkai-gijidomae 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 — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり 「国会議事堂前駅」

Hotel New Otani Garden Tower

Tokyo

The tower block of Hotel New Otani.

Getting there
Nagatacho Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり』聖地巡礼マップ — ガーデンタワー ホテルニューオータニ東京

Tokyo Big Sight

Tokyo

Japan's largest exhibition centre, known for its inverted-pyramid conference tower.

Getting there
Ariake Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり』聖地巡礼マップ — 東京ビッグサイト エントランスプラザ

Akihabara UDX

Tokyo

A mixed-use tower by Akihabara Station.

Getting there
Ochanomizu Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり』聖地巡礼マップ — 秋葉原UDX

Nijubashi Bridge

Tokyo

The iron bridge over the moat at the Imperial Palace's main gate.

Getting there
Hibiya Stn · 12 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
ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり

Ginza 6-chome Crossing

Tokyo

A crossing on Chuo-dori in the middle of Ginza.

Getting there
Higashi-Ginza 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
聖地巡礼マップ — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Side

Tokyo

The 1914 brick front of the station, restored to its original domes in 2012.

Getting there
Tōkyō Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり

Sakashita Gate

Tokyo

One of the palace gates on the Marunouchi side, opposite the outer garden.

Getting there
Hibiya Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり

Sakurada Gate

Tokyo

The 1620 gate of the outer moat, where a shogunal regent was killed in 1860.

Getting there
Hibiya Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり

The National Diet Building

Tokyo

The 1936 parliament house; the story's committee scenes are set inside it.

Getting there
Kasumigaseki Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow the on-site guards' instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり

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