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TV anime · 2018

Grand Blue Dreaming — real-life locations

4 places you can visit, in Shizuoka, Okinawa. 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 · 4

Kawana Station

Shizuoka Start here

The station shown in episode 5.

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

Naha Airport

Okinawa

The airport shown in episode 10.

Getting there
Naha Airport Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road

Miyako Airport

Okinawa

The airport shown in episode 12.

Getting there
Miyakojima, Hirara Port + 15min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road

Yonaha Maehama Beach

Okinawa

The shore shown in episode 12.

Getting there
Miyako Airport + 20min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Only there at low tide — check the times before you go

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