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TV anime · 2013

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Urakami Station, Russell Memorial Hall, Oura Church and more — 15 places you can visit, in Nagasaki, Osaka. 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 · 15

Urakami Station

Nagasaki Start here

The Nagasaki station a few streets from the hypocentre park.

Getting there
Urakami Stn · At the station
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 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽

Russell Memorial Hall

Nagasaki

A memorial hall on the Irabayashi hill, named for the missionary Russell.

Getting there
15 min by tram from Nagasaki Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽

Oura Church

Nagasaki

Built in 1864, the oldest church standing in Japan and a National Treasure.

Getting there
15 min by tram from Nagasaki Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽

Kankomaru, Nagasaki Port

Nagasaki

A replica of the bakumatsu steamship, sailing from Nagasaki port.

Getting there
Nagasaki Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
アニメ旅 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽

Former Dejima Seminary

Nagasaki

The 1878 wooden western building that remains on Dejima.

Getting there
Nagasaki Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
アニメ旅 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽

Dutch Slope

Nagasaki

The cobbled slope at Higashi-Yamate, lined with houses from the foreign settlement.

Getting there
Nagasaki Stn · 25 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
アニメ旅 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽

Level Crossing South of Urakami Station

Nagasaki

Where the Nagasaki Main Line crosses the road south of Urakami station.

Getting there
Urakami Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
アニメ旅 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽

Osaka City Central Public Hall

Osaka

The 1918 red-brick public hall on Nakanoshima.

Getting there
Yodoyabashi Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No photography indoors
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
アニメ旅 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽

Nishinomaru Garden, Osaka Castle

Osaka

A lawn garden looking up at the keep; a noted spot for cherry blossom.

Getting there
Osaka Business Park Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep your voice down
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
アニメ旅 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽

Nabekanmuriyama Park

Nagasaki

A park in Nagasaki.

Getting there
Nagasaki Stn + tram to Ishibashi, via Glover Sky Road · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
アニメ旅 — 鍋冠山公園

Meganebashi Bridge

Nagasaki

A bridge in Nagasaki.

Getting there
Meganebashi tram stop (Nagasaki Electric Tramway) · 4 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
アニメ旅 — 眼鏡橋

Ebisu Bridge

Osaka

A bridge in Osaka.

Getting there
Ōsaka Namba Stn · 5 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
アニメ旅 — 戎橋

Nagasaki Port

Nagasaki

A harbour in Nagasaki.

Getting there
Nagasaki Stn + bus 20min · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
舞台探訪総研 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽 「長崎港」

Glover Street

Nagasaki

A street in Nagasaki.

Getting there
Nagasaki Stn · 34 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
舞台探訪総研 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽 「グラバー通り」

Dotonbori

Osaka

A district in Osaka.

Getting there
Namba Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
舞台探訪総研 — 幻影ヲ駆ケル太陽 「道頓堀」

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