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TV anime · 2003

Gunparade March — real-life locations

Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and more — 4 places you can visit, in Kumamoto. 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

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Start here

The castle Kato Kiyomasa built, known for its musha-gaeshi walls.

Getting there
Kami-Kumamoto Stn · 23 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
アニメ旅 — gunparade-march

Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal

Kumamoto

The large bus terminal at the centre of Kumamoto.

Getting there
Fujisakigu-mae Stn · 24 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
アニメ旅 — gunparade-march

Kumamoto City Library

Kumamoto

The city library at Oe.

Getting there
Shin-Suizenji Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
アニメ旅 — gunparade-march

Imamachi Park

Kumamoto

A park in the Kuhonji residential streets.

Getting there
Minami-Kumamoto Stn · 8 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 — gunparade-march

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