TV anime · 2001

Hikaru no Go — real-life locations

Nihon Ki-in, Innoshima and more — 6 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Hiroshima. 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 · 6

Nihon Ki-in

Tokyo Start here

The go association's headquarters, where the series' professional matches are played.

Getting there

Ichigaya Stn · 2 min walk

Before you go

Keep quiet indoors
No photography indoors
Follow staff instructions

Sources

ヒカルの碁

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Innoshima

Hiroshima

The Setouchi island of Honinbo Shusaku, the historical player the series is built around; his birthplace museum stands here.

Getting there

Bus from Onomichi Stn · 10 min walk

Before you go

Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Few buses — check your return time before you go
Keep your voice down

Sources

因島

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Ichigaya Station Underground Exit 2

Tokyo

The subway exit near the Japan Go Association where a charged early confrontation between the two young rivals takes place in the manga.

Getting there

Ichigaya Stn · 1 min walk

Before you go

Never step onto the tracks
Do not block the path or road
Very crowded — expect queues

Sources

note【都内】ヒカルの碁の聖地巡礼散歩 — 「逃げるなよ！今から打とう！」の出口

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Honmyo-ji Temple

Tokyo

A Sugamo temple holding the graves of the historic Honinbo go masters, which Hikaru visits while searching for traces of the ghost Sai in chapter 128.

Getting there

Nishigahara Stn · 16 min walk

Before you go