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TV anime · 2013

Beyond the Boundary — filming locations

5 places you can visit, in Nara, Tokushima, Ehime. 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

Kintetsu Nara Station

Nara Start here

The station at the centre of the characters' daily lives. The series' Nagatsuki City is Nara, drawn street for street.

Getting there
Kintetsu Nara Stn (Kintetsu Nara Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
舞台探訪総研 — 境界の彼方 奈良市街編

Nara Hotel

Nara

The 1909 hotel above Nara Park that stands in for the Nase family residence.

Getting there
Kintetsu Nara Stn (Kintetsu Nara Line) · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
奈良ホテル

Iya Vine Bridge

Tokushima

The vine suspension bridge over the Iya gorge, used for the trip out of town.

Getting there
Oboke Stn (JR Dosan Line) + bus 25 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
聖地巡礼ギルド — 徳島県が舞台のアニメ一覧

Shimonada Station

Ehime

The single platform above the Iyo-nada that the series' seaside scenes are drawn from.

Getting there
Shimonada Stn (JR Yosan Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
下灘駅

MOA Museum of Art

Shizuoka

The Atami museum whose long escalator hall the series draws for its interiors.

Getting there
Bus from Atami Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
MOA美術館

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