TV anime · 1983

Kinnikuman — real-life locations

Kumamoto Castle, Sarusawa Pond, Wakamatsu Castle and more — 5 places you can visit, in Kumamoto, Nara, Fukushima. 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 · 5

Kumamoto Castle

Kumamoto Start here

The castle built by Kato Kiyomasa, known for its steeply curved stone walls.

Getting there

Fujisakigu-mae Stn · 13 min walk

Before you go

Keep your voice down
Residential area — people live here
Do not photograph residents or students

Sources

熊本城

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Sarusawa Pond

Nara

The Nara Park pond that reflects Kofukuji's five-storey pagoda.

Getting there

Kintetsu Nara Stn · 6 min walk

Before you go

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Residential area — people live here

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Wakamatsu Castle

Fukushima

The castle of Aizu-Wakamatsu, a battleground of the Boshin War.

Getting there

Nishi-Wakamatsu Stn · 23 min walk

Before you go

Keep your voice down
Very crowded — expect queues

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Kuramae (former Kokugikan site)

Tokyo Gone

The site of the sumo arena that stood in Kuramae until 1984. The manga drew it as the semi-final venue of the 21st Chojin Olympics. Nothing of the building is left; a water-bureau plant occupies the ground.

Getting there

Kuramae Stn · At the station

Before you go