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Anime film · 2013

The Tale of the Princess Kaguya — real-life locations

Sanuki Shrine, Nogawa Park, Higashi-Koganei Station — 3 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Nara. Each 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 · 3

Sanuki Shrine

Nara Start here

An old shrine in Koryo, where the tale of Princess Kaguya is handed down.

Getting there
Hashio Stn · 25 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Nogawa Park

Tokyo

A metropolitan park along the Nogawa river.

Getting there
Tama Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Higashi-Koganei Station

Tokyo

A Chuo Line station.

Getting there
Higashi-Koganei Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
かぐや姫の物語

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