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Goodbye, Lara — real-life locations

9 places you can visit, in Shiga. 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 · 9

Takebe Taisha

Shiga Start here

The shrine shown in episode 7.

Getting there
Karahashimae Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Otsu Kogan Nagisa Park

Shiga

The park shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Ishiba Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Omi Ohashi Bridge

Shiga

The bridge shown in episode 3.

Getting there
Nakanosho Stn · 20 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

Keihan-Ishiyama Station

Shiga

The station shown in episode 4.

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

Karasuma Peninsula

Shiga

The place shown in episode 4.

Getting there
Kusatsu Stn + bus 25min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Lake Biwa Museum

Shiga

The museum shown in episode 6.

Getting there
Kusatsu Stn + bus 25min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Mt. Horai

Shiga

The place shown in episode 7.

Getting there
Shiga Stn · 59 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Karahashimae Station

Shiga

The station shown in episode 7.

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

Seiran Children's Playground

Shiga

The place shown in episode 4.

Getting there
Ishiyama Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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