Screen Pilgrimage Real places behind anime and film, across Japan

TV anime · 2021

Horimiya — real-life locations

6 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Kyoto. 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

Kachidoki Bridge

Tokyo Start here

The bridge shown in the opening sequence.

Getting there
Tsukijishijo Stn · 13 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

Ryoan-ji

Kyoto

The temple shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Tōjiin-Ritsumeikan University Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Kinkaku-ji

Kyoto

The temple shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Omuro-Ninnaji Stn · 33 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Ryumon Falls

Kyoto

The place shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Tōjiin-Ritsumeikan University Stn · 23 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Umezato Central Park

Tokyo

The park shown in episode 4.

Getting there
Shin-koenji Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Nijo Castle

Kyoto

The castle shown in the story.

Getting there
Nijo Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues

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