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TV anime · 2023

Insomniacs After School — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Ishikawa. 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

Nanao Station

Ishikawa Start here

The series is set in Nanao, and the station is where its trains and its evening streets are drawn from.

Getting there
Nanao Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
君は放課後インソムニア

Nishigishi Station

Ishikawa

The Noto Railway halt on the bay the two ride out to; the platform faces the water they photograph the night sky over.

Getting there
Nishigishi Stn (Noto Railway Nanao Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
西岸駅

Noto Shokusai Market

Ishikawa

The waterfront market at the end of the symbol road from the station, on the pair's walk through town.

Getting there
Nanao Stn (JR Nanao Line) · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear

Nanao Castle site

Ishikawa

The mountain castle above the town, whose ridge the club climbs for a dark sky.

Getting there
Car from Nanao Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Keep your voice down

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