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TV anime · 2010

Giant Killing — real-life locations

Senso-ji Temple, Kachidoki Bridge, Azuma Bridge and more — 7 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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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 7

Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo Start here

Tokyo's oldest temple, known for Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Kachidoki Bridge

Tokyo

A 1940 bascule bridge at the mouth of the Sumida.

Getting there
Kachidoki Stn · 7 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

Azuma Bridge

Tokyo

The red bridge over the Sumida linking Asakusa with Sumida ward.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 2 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

Taito Riverside Sports Centre

Tokyo

The ward sports ground along the Sumida embankment.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — GIANT KILLING

Yumenoshima Stadium

Tokyo

The athletics stadium inside Yumenoshima Park.

Getting there
Shin-kiba Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — GIANT KILLING

Yumenoshima Stadium

Tokyo

A stadium in Tokyo. It appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Shin-Kiba Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — GIANT KILLING 「江東区夢の島競技場」

Yuyake Dandan Steps

Tokyo

A stairway in Tokyo. It appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Nishi-nippori Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — GIANT KILLING 「夕やけだんだん」

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