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TV anime · 2012

Girls und Panzer — filming locations

7 places you can visit, in Ibaraki. 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

Oarai Isosaki Shrine

Ibaraki Start here

The shrine and its sea-facing torii appear repeatedly; the town has embraced the series for over a decade.

Getting there
Oarai Stn (Kashima Rinkai Rail) · 30 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
聖地巡礼のススメ — 大洗磯前神社とガールズ&パンツァー

Oarai Station

Ibaraki Start here

Start of the town course. Local shops display character panels — the model case of anime-town cooperation.

Getting there
Oarai Stn (Kashima Rinkai Rail) · At the station
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
Sources
大洗駅 · ガールズ&パンツァー

Oarai Marine Tower

Ibaraki

The landmark tower overlooking the town's tank-battle streets.

Getting there
Oarai Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
Sources
大洗マリンタワー

Onuki Shopping Street

Ibaraki

The shopping street the tanks drive through in the final battle. Nearly every shop still displays its character panel.

Getting there
Oarai Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
ガールズ&パンツァー

Oarai Maiwai Market

Ibaraki

The market hall by the harbour drawn in the series, and where the town's collaboration goods live.

Getting there
Oarai Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
大洗町 · ガールズ&パンツァー

Oarai Town Hall

Ibaraki

The town hall the film's tank battle runs straight through.

Getting there
Oarai Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Do not enter private property
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
大洗町 · ガールズ&パンツァー

Oarai Port

Ibaraki

The ferry terminal the school ship berths at in the series; the real Tomakomai boats sail from the same quay.

Getting there
Oarai Stn (Kashima Rinkai Railway) · 19 min walk
Before you go
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Keep your voice down
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
ガールズ&パンツァー

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