Screen Pilgrimage Real places behind anime and film, across Japan

TV anime · 2022

Lycoris Recoil — real-life locations

Kaminarimon Gate, Sensoji, Tokyo Skytree and more — 29 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Okinawa. 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 · 29

Kaminarimon Gate, Sensoji

Tokyo Start here

The Asakusa setting of LycoReco; Kaminarimon and Nakamise appear repeatedly.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn (Ginza / Asakusa Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
聖地巡礼ギルド — リコリコ全スポット

Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Start here

The tower at the centre of the series' Tokyo, and of its final sequence.

Getting there
Tokyo Skytree Stn (Tobu Skytree Line) · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Date-and-time tickets, bought in advance — none sold at the door
Sources
東京スカイツリー

Asakusa Underground Shopping Street

Tokyo

Japan's oldest underground arcade, used for the show's back-alley atmosphere.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Narrow passage — do not stop to shoot
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
聖地巡礼ギルド — リコリコ全スポット

Kinshicho Station

Tokyo

The station in the district LycoReco's café sits in, under the Skytree's shadow.

Getting there
Kinshicho Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
リコリス・リコイル

Sumida Aquarium

Tokyo

The aquarium inside the Skytree complex that the series takes an episode in.

Getting there
TOKYO SKYTREE Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
リコリス・リコイル

Sumida Coffee

Tokyo Unofficial

A cafe in a converted old house said to be the model for Cafe LycoReco; the Skytree is visible from its window, just as in the show.

Getting there
Kinshicho Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Fan-identified — not officially confirmed
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
リコリコ聖地巡礼ガイド — 喫茶リコリコのモデル店舗とされる古民家カフェ

Kinshi Park

Tokyo

The park where Chisato and Takina talk on a bench in episode 1 and become partners; the centre bench frames the Skytree just as the anime does.

Getting there
Kinshicho Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not photograph residents or students
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
リコリコ聖地巡礼ガイド — 第1話 千束とたきなが手を取り合う公園

Honjo Police Station

Tokyo

The real station behind the show's 'Oshiage Police Station', seen in episode 1 and attacked by Majima in episode 7.

Getting there
Oshiage 'SKYTREE' Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow the on-site guards' instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
リコリコ聖地巡礼ガイド — 作中「押上警察署」のモデル(1話・7話)

Atago Shrine

Tokyo

The hilltop Minato-ku shrine where Chisato chases a tanuki in episode 8.

Getting there
Toranomon Hills Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
リコリコ聖地巡礼ガイド — 第8話 千束がたぬきを追いかける神社

Oshiage (Skytree) Station

Tokyo

The station where Chisato and Takina meet up for their first shopping trip together; it also recurs around Majima's shooting and its aftermath.

Getting there
TOKYO SKYTREE Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
リコリス・リコイル 聖地巡礼 その2(soul jemの聖地巡礼日記) — 千束とたきなの待ち合わせ

Ameyoko Market Street

Tokyo

The Okachimachi market street glimpsed for a moment in the scene where the antagonist Majima announces his coming attack.

Getting there
Ueno-hirokoji Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
リコリス・リコイル 聖地巡礼 その2(soul jemの聖地巡礼日記) — 真島の犯行予告のカット

Adachi-Yanaka Post Office

Tokyo

A post office near Kita-Ayase Station. Appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Kita-ayase Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — リコリス・リコイル 「足立谷中郵便局」 EP2

Yamabiko Park

Tokyo

A neighbourhood park in Nishi-Kasai. Appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Nishi-kasai Stn · 16 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — リコリス・リコイル 「やまびこ公園」 EP2

Kuramae Bridge

Tokyo

A yellow arch bridge over the Sumida. Appears in episode 5.

Getting there
Asakusabashi Stn · 12 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 — リコリス・リコイル 「蔵前橋」 EP5

Tokyo Station

Tokyo

Tokyo's central station, famous for its red-brick Marunouchi building. Appears in episode 5.

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 — リコリス・リコイル 「東京駅」 EP5

Chuo Ohashi Bridge

Tokyo

A cable-stayed bridge over the Sumida. Appears in episode 5.

Getting there
Nihombashi Stn · 22 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 — リコリス・リコイル 「中央大橋」 EP5

Momiji Ohashi Bridge

Tokyo

A footbridge over the Kyu-Nakagawa river. Appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Higashi-ojima Stn · 6 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 — リコリス・リコイル 「もみじ大橋」 EP6

Ojima Komatsugawa Park

Tokyo

A large metropolitan park along the Kyu-Nakagawa river. Appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Higashi-ojima Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — リコリス・リコイル 「大島小松川公園」 EP6

Mishimabashi Park

Tokyo

A small park in Sumiyoshi. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Sumiyoshi Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — リコリス・リコイル 「三島橋公園」 EP9

Oshinari Bridge

Tokyo

A footbridge over the Kitajukken river beneath Tokyo Skytree. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Oshiage 'SKYTREE' Stn · 3 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 — リコリス・リコイル 「おしなり橋」 EP9

Miyako Airport

Okinawa

The airport serving Miyakojima. Appears in episode 13.

Getting there
Miyako Airport (50 min flight from Naha) · At the station
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — リコリス・リコイル 「宮古空港」 EP13

Narimune Sakura Park

Tokyo

A neighbourhood park in Minami-Asagaya.

Getting there
Minami-asagaya Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — リコリス・リコイル 「成宗さくら公園」

Sumida Park Fishing Spot

Tokyo

The ward-run fishing pond in Sumida Park.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — リコリス・リコイル 「墨田区立隅田公園 魚つり場」

Shinjuku Station Southeast Exit Plaza

Tokyo

The stepped plaza at Shinjuku Station's south-east exit.

Getting there
Shinjuku Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Tokyo Solamachi

Tokyo

The shopping complex at the foot of Tokyo Skytree.

Getting there
Oshiage 'SKYTREE' Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

Yuhi-no-Oka Hill

Tokyo

A lookout in Sakuragaoka Park in Tama city, with a view over the Tama townscape.

Getting there
Seiseki-sakuragaoka Stn · 26 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Shinjuku Subnade

Tokyo

The underground shopping street at Shinjuku Station's east exit.

Getting there
Shinjuku-sanchome Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

Shijimi Bridge

Tokyo

A bridge in Tokyo. It appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Nishi-kasai Stn · 20 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 — 蜆橋

Sensoji Temple

Tokyo

A temple in Tokyo. It appears in episode 5.

Getting there
Tawaramachi Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — リコリス・リコイル 「浅草寺」

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