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TV anime · 2017

Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu — real-life locations

Kitano Tenmangu, Hijikata Toshizo Museum and more — 7 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Kyoto, Shizuoka. 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 · 7

Kitano Tenmangu

Kyoto Start here

The head shrine of all Tenmangu shrines to Sugawara no Michizane, known for its plum trees and antiques market.

Getting there
Omuro-Ninnaji Stn · 32 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Hijikata Toshizo Museum

Tokyo

A museum on the site of the birthplace of Shinsengumi commander Hijikata Toshizo.

Getting there
Manganji Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo

Japan's oldest museum, in Ueno Park, holding many National Treasure swords.

Getting there
Ueno Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Kyoto National Museum

Kyoto

The national museum at Higashiyama-Shichijo, with its Meiji-era hall by Tokuma Katayama.

Getting there
Shichijō Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Toyokuni Shrine

Kyoto

The shrine to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, with a National Treasure Chinese-style gate.

Getting there
Shichijō Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Daikaku-ji Temple

Kyoto

A head Shingon temple in Sagano, known for Osawa pond and as a period-drama filming location.

Getting there
Saga-Arashiyama Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

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Sano Art Museum

Shizuoka

A museum in Mishima known for its collection of Japanese swords.

Getting there
Mishima-Tamachi Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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