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TV anime · 2025

Medalist — real-life locations

9 places you can visit, in Kyoto, Aichi, Nagano. 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 · 9

Kinoshita Academy Kyoto Ice Arena

Kyoto Start here

The arena shown in episode 8.

Getting there
Uji Stn · 29 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

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Uji Station

Kyoto

The station shown in episode 9.

Getting there
Uji 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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Minato-Kuyakusho Station

Aichi

The station shown in episode 2.

Getting there
Minato Kuyakusho 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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Uramonzen Park

Aichi

The park shown in episode 3.

Getting there
Kamimaezu Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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Kizu Station

Kyoto

The station shown in episode 8.

Getting there
Kizu 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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Nagoya Sports Center

Aichi

The arena shown in the story.

Getting there
Ōsu Kannon Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

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Kikuicho Bus Stop

Aichi

The bus stop shown in the story.

Getting there
Kokusai Center (International Center) Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Residential area — people live here

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Osu Kannon Donguri Hiroba

Aichi

The park shown in the story.

Getting there
Kamimaezu Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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Lake Suwa Service Area

Nagano

The hot spring shown in the story.

Getting there
Okaya Stn + 15min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors

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