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TV anime · 2024

Kaiju No. 8 — real-life locations

9 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Nagano, Kanagawa. 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 · 9

Tachikawa Station

Tokyo Start here

The station shown in episode 10.

Getting there
Tachikawa Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

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Matsumoto Castle

Nagano

The museum shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Kita-Matsumoto Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Yokohama Osanbashi Pier

Kanagawa

The place shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Kannai Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Meguro Station

Tokyo

The station shown in episode 2.

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

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National Diet Building

Tokyo

The temple shown in episode 10.

Getting there
Kasumigaseki Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

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Oyokogawa Shinsui Park

Tokyo

The park shown in episode 10.

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

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Oizumi-Gakuencho Gymnasium

Tokyo

The arena shown in the story.

Getting there
Oizumi-gakuen Stn · 29 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

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Oizumi Hikawa Shrine

Tokyo

The shrine shown in the story.

Getting there
Oizumi-gakuen Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Yamashita Park

Kanagawa

The park shown in the story.

Getting there
Motomachi-chukagai Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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