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Anime film · 2020

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish — real-life locations

18 places you can visit, in Osaka, Hyogo. 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 · 18

Higashi-Hagoromo Station

Osaka Start here

The station shown in the film.

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

Osaka University Toyonaka Campus

Osaka

The school shown in the film.

Getting there
Shibahara-Handai-Mae Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here

Ogishi Park

Osaka

The park shown in the film.

Getting there
Imaimiyaebisu Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Aizen-zaka Slope

Osaka

The street shown in the film.

Getting there
Imaimiyaebisu Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Tengachaya Station

Osaka

The station shown in the film.

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

Suma-Kaihinkoen Station

Hyogo

The station shown in the film.

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

Fukari Bridge

Osaka

The bridge shown in the film.

Getting there
Ōsaka Namba Stn · 4 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

Minoh City Central Library

Osaka

The library shown in the film.

Getting there
Minoh Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

Kayashima Station

Osaka

The station shown in the film.

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

Tennoji Zoo

Osaka

The place shown in the film.

Getting there
Dobutsuen-mae Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Fujita Residence Site Park

Osaka

The park shown in the film.

Getting there
Sakuranomiya Stn · 19 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Tenjin-zaka Slope

Osaka

The street shown in the film.

Getting there
Tennoji Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Yodoyabashi

Osaka

The bridge shown in the film.

Getting there
Kitahama Stn · 8 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

Capsule Hotel Asahi Plaza Shinsaibashi

Osaka

The inn shown in the film.

Getting there
Ōsaka Namba Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Fukazato Bridge

Osaka

The bridge shown in the film.

Getting there
JR Namba Stn · 5 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

HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel

Osaka

The place shown in the film.

Getting there
Higashi-Umeda Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Osaka

The aquarium shown in the film.

Getting there
Ōsakakō Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks

Yodogawa Aqua Theater

Osaka

The place shown in the film.

Getting there
Hirakata-koen Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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