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TV anime · 2013

Love Live! — real-life locations

Kanda Myojin Shrine, Akihabara UDX plaza and more — 33 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba. 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 · 33

Kanda Myojin Shrine

Tokyo Start here

The shrine beside the school. Its steps and gate appear throughout, and the shrine itself sells series charms.

Getting there
Ochanomizu Stn (JR Chuo / Sobu Line) · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Extremely crowded over New Year
Sources
神田明神 · ラブライブ!

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Akihabara UDX plaza

Tokyo

The plaza used for the group's street performances.

Getting there
Akihabara Stn (JR / Tokyo Metro) · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Private building — use the tenant entrance only
Sources
ラブライブ!

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Akihabara Station

Tokyo

The station at the centre of the district the group's school stands in.

Getting there
Akihabara Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
ラブライブ!

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Tokyo Big Sight

Tokyo

The hall the school idol finals are held in, and the building the series' crowds fill.

Getting there
Ariake Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
東京国際展示場 · ラブライブ!

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Nebukawa Station

Kanagawa

The Tokaido Main Line station in Odawara that appears in episode 11 of the Love Live! anime's second season.

Getting there
Nebukawa Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
根府川駅

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Takemura Sweet Shop

Tokyo Unofficial

A Kanda sweet shop said to be the model for the exterior of Honoka Kosaka's family wagashi shop, "Homura".

Getting there
Awajicho Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Fan-identified — not officially confirmed
Sources
竹むら · ラブライブ!

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Gyoko-dori Avenue

Tokyo

The wide avenue between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace used for the qualifying-round stage and the snow-filled 'Snow halation' music video.

Getting there
Otemachi Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
ラブライブ！聖地巡礼記録（μ's編第1部） — 2期9話・最終予選と「Snow halation」MVの舞台

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Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal

Tokyo Gone

The waterfront terminal used for the finals that mu's win; the page notes it closed in 2022 and the site is now off-limits.

Getting there
Shijo-mae Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • No longer exists — nothing remains at the site
  • Do not enter private property
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
ラブライブ！聖地巡礼記録（μ's編第1部） — 第2回ラブライブ決勝の会場

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Horin Park

Tokyo

The small neighbourhood park where Umi confronts Eli after learning who filmed the group's first live; open 7am to 7pm.

Getting there
Suehirocho Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not photograph residents or students
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
ラブライブ!(μ’s)の聖地巡礼・ロケ地(舞台)! — エリチカと海未が話し合った公園

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Bellesalle Akihabara

Tokyo

The plaza in front of this Akihabara event hall is where mu's perform their street live in episode 9.

Getting there
Akihabara Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
Sources
ラブライブ! · ラブライブ!(μ’s)の聖地巡礼・ロケ地(舞台)! — 9話でμ’sが路上ライブを行った場所

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Yamakita Station

Kanagawa

The quiet JR Gotemba Line station the girls get off at on the way to Maki's family villa.

Getting there
Yamakita Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Check the last cablecar or bus before dark
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
ラブライブ!(μ’s)の聖地巡礼・ロケ地(舞台)! — 真姫の別荘の最寄り駅

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Shoheibashi Bridge

Tokyo

The Kanda River bridge where the group sets out on its round of favourite places in season 2 episode 11, and where a girl who looks just like one member appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Ochanomizu Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
昌平橋 · ラブライブ！聖地巡礼記録（μ's編第2部）（はつかりのアトリエ） — 2期11話の出発点、2期4話にも登場

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Cure Maid Cafe

Tokyo

The maid cafe Kotori's part-time job is drawn from.

Getting there
Jimbocho Stn · 19 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Cover charge applies
  • No photography indoors
Sources
タブリエ・マーケティング · ラブライブ! · 旅する亜人ちゃん — ラブライブ! 「キュアメイドカフェ」

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mAAch ecute Kanda Manseibashi

Tokyo

The brick viaduct arcade where Honoka meets the singer again.

Getting there
Ochanomizu Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — ラブライブ! 「マーチエキュート神田万世橋」

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Myojin Otokozaka Steps

Tokyo

The steep stone steps on the east side of Kanda Myojin, said to be the stairs Honoka and the others train on. Appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Hongo-sanchome Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ラブライブ! 「明神男坂」 EP1 · Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — 明神男坂 · Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — 明神男坂

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Sonpo Kaikan

Tokyo

A hall in Kanda-Surugadai. Appears in episode 8.

Getting there
Jimbocho Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ラブライブ! 「損保会館」 EP8 · Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — 損保会館

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Kandabashi Bridge

Tokyo

A bridge over the Nihonbashi river. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Kanda Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ラブライブ! 「神田橋」 EP9 · Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — 神田橋

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Ueno Zoo

Tokyo

Japan's oldest zoo, opened in 1882. Appears in episode 11.

Getting there
Nezu Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ラブライブ! 「恩賜上野動物園」 EP11 · Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — 恩賜上野動物園

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Senso-ji

Tokyo

Tokyo's oldest temple, known for Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street. Appears in episode 11.

Getting there
Tawaramachi Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ラブライブ! 「浅草寺」 EP11 · Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — 浅草寺

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Tokyo Station

Tokyo

Tokyo's central station, famous for its red-brick Marunouchi building. Appears in episode 10.

Getting there
Tōkyō Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ラブライブ! 「東京駅」 EP10 · Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — 東京駅

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Shinobazu Pond

Tokyo

The lotus pond at the southern end of Ueno Park. Appears in episode 10.

Getting there
Ueno Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ラブライブ! 「不忍池」 EP10 · Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — 不忍池

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Harumi Pier

Tokyo

The bus stop outside the Harumi passenger terminal. Appears in episode 12.

Getting there
Hamamatsucho Stn · 27 min walk
Before you go
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ラブライブ! 「晴海埠頭」 EP12

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Sofmap Akiba PC and Digital

Tokyo

A computer and electronics store in Akihabara.

Getting there
Ochanomizu Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — ソフマップ AKIBA パソコン・デジタル館

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Narita International Airport

Chiba

The international airport at Narita.

Getting there
Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road

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GENO QCPASS

Tokyo

A computer-parts shop in Akihabara.

Getting there
Akihabara Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『ラブライブ!』聖地巡礼マップ — GENO QCPASS（ジェノキューシーパス）

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Asakusa Hanayashiki

Tokyo

Japan's oldest amusement park, opened in 1853.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
浅草花やしき

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Shinagawa Station

Tokyo

A major terminal on the Tokaido Shinkansen, JR lines and Keikyu.

Getting there
Shinagawa 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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Benten Bridge

Tokyo

The bridge across Shinobazu pond to the Benten hall.

Getting there
Ueno-okachimachi Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down

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University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus)

Tokyo

The University of Tokyo's Hongo campus, known for its Red Gate and Yasuda Auditorium.

Getting there
Hongo-sanchome Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Keep your voice down

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Haneda Airport

Tokyo

The airport in the music-video sequence.

Getting there
Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — ラブライブ!

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Kansai International Airport

Osaka

The island airport in the same music-video sequence.

Getting there
Kansai Airport Stn · 19 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — ラブライブ!

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Kōzu Station

Kanagawa

The Tokaido Line station given as where the group announce they are stopping, in episode 11.

Getting there
Kōzu Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ ラブライブ！ 「μ'sの活動停止宣言をした本当の場所/11話」

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Numazu Deep Sea Aquarium

Shizuoka

A aquarium in Shizuoka.

Getting there
Numazu Stn + bus 25min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
triplog — ラブライブ! 「沼津港深海水族館」

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