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Utsubuna Station, Hottarakashi Onsen, Yuki Bridge and more — 71 places you can visit, in Yamanashi, Nagano, Kyoto. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Locations · 71

Utsubuna Station

Yamanashi Start here

The small Minobu line station on the Fuji river, in the valley the club rides out to.

Getting there
Utsubuna 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 — mono 「内船駅」 EP3

Hottarakashi Onsen

Yamanashi Start here

The hillside bath above Kofu, open before dawn for the view over the basin.

Getting there
Yamanashishi Stn · 60 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「ほったらかし温泉」 EP6

Yuki Bridge

Yamanashi

A bridge in central Kofu. Appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Kofu 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 — mono 「遊亀橋」 EP2

Higashizawa Ohashi Bridge

Yamanashi

The red arch bridge on the Yatsugatake road at Kiyosato, a much-photographed spot.

Getting there
Kiyasato Stn · 41 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 — mono 「東沢大橋」 EP2

Matsumoto Castle

Nagano

The black keep at Matsumoto, one of the twelve that survive from before the modern era.

Getting there
Kita-Matsumoto Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「松本城」 EP3

Midai-Minami Park

Yamanashi

A park along the Midai river in Minami-Alps city. Appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Shiozaki Stn · 61 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「御勅使南公園」 EP4

Ryuo Station

Yamanashi

The station west of Kofu, under a roof by Kengo Kuma.

Getting there
Ryuo 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 — mono 「竜王駅」 EP4

Horin-ji

Kyoto

A temple above Togetsukyo bridge at Arashiyama, known for its coming-of-age pilgrimage for thirteen-year-olds. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Arashiyama Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「法輪寺」 EP7

Maruichi Shokudo

Yamanashi

A diner in front of Shimobe-Onsen Station. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Shimobe-onsen Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「丸一食堂」 EP7

Michi-no-Eki Minobu

Yamanashi

The roadside station at Minobu, a stop on the river road.

Getting there
Hadakajima Stn · 33 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「道の駅 みのぶ」 EP7

Kaikido

Yamanashi

A temple hall in Minobu. Appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Shionosawa Stn · 42 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「開基堂」 EP7

Kurobe Dam Station

Toyama

The terminus of the Kanden Tunnel electric bus, opening straight onto the Kurobe Dam crest. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Kurobe Dam 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 — mono 「黒部ダム駅」 EP9

Kurobe Dam

Toyama

The arch dam in the Northern Alps, reached only by tunnel railway and cable car.

Getting there
Kurobeko Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「黒部ダム」 EP9

Yamanashi Prefectural Library

Yamanashi

The prefectural library by Kofu station, its reading floors open to the street.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「山梨県立図書館」 EP10

Midorigaoka Sports Park

Yamanashi

A sports park in northern Kofu. Appears in episode 11.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 33 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「緑が丘スポーツ公園」 EP11

Nirasaki Station

Yamanashi

The Chuo line station at the mouth of the valleys the club heads into.

Getting there
Nirasaki 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 — mono 「韮崎駅」 EP11

Kannonyama Park

Gunma

A park on Kannonyama in Takasaki. Appears in episode 11.

Getting there
Minami-Takasaki Stn · 40 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「観音山公園」 EP11

Odarumi Pass

Yamanashi

The highest pass in Japan a public road crosses, on the Yamanashi–Nagano border.

Getting there
Enzan Stn + 90 min by car (closed in winter) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「大弛峠」 EP6

Mount Amari

Yamanashi

The ridge above Nirasaki, banked with azalea in early summer and looking straight at Fuji.

Getting there
Nirasaki Stn + 40 min by car · 40 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「甘利山」 EP8

Maodake Peak

Gifu

A peak just above Tatamidaira on Mt. Norikura. Appears in episode 8.

Getting there
Hirayu Onsen + bus to Tatamidaira · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「魔王岳」 EP8

Mount Fujimi

Nagano

A 2,817-metre peak reached on foot from Tatamidaira on Mt. Norikura. Appears in episode 8.

Getting there
Hirayu Onsen + bus to Tatamidaira · 25 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「富士見岳」 EP8

Kamikochi Visitor Centre

Nagano

The visitor centre beside the Kamikochi bus terminal. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Matsumoto Stn + bus via Shin-Shimashima · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「上高地観光センター」 EP9

Ogizawa Station

Nagano

The Nagano-side starting point of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Shinano-Omachi Stn + 40 min bus · 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 — mono 「扇沢駅」 EP9

Arakurayama Sengen Park

Yamanashi

The park at Shimoyoshida famous for the view of the Chureito pagoda against Mt. Fuji. Appears in the opening sequence.

Getting there
Shimoyoshida 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 — mono 「新倉山浅間公園」 OP

Lake Shibire Suimeiso

Yamanashi

A lodge and campground on the shore of Lake Shibire. Appears in episode 3.

Getting there
Ashigawa Stn · 60 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「四尾連湖 水明荘」 EP3

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum

Yamanashi

The prefectural museum of Yamanashi's history and culture. Appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Isawa-Onsen Stn · 37 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「山梨県立博物館」 EP6

Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium

Nagano

The ski-jump stadium of the 1998 Nagano Olympics, with a lift up to its viewing platform. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Hakuba Stn · 41 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「白馬ジャンプ競技場」 EP9

Higashi-Hanawa Station

Yamanashi

A Minobu Line station. Appears in episode 11.

Getting there
Higashi-Hanawa 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 — mono 「東花輪駅」 EP11

Koganezawa Park

Yamanashi

A park in the hills of Otsuki. Appears in episode 12.

Getting there
Otsuki Stn + 25min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「小金沢公園」 EP12

Togakushi Shrine

Nagano

An ancient shrine at the foot of Mt. Togakushi, famous for the 400-year-old cedar avenue to its inner shrine. Appears in episode 10.

Getting there
Nagano Stn + bus 60min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「戸隠神社」 EP10

Togakushi Soba Museum Tonkururin

Nagano

A museum of Togakushi soba with noodle-making workshops. Appears in episode 10.

Getting there
Nagano Stn + bus 55min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「戸隠そば博物館 とんくるりん」 EP10

Fukashiro Dam

Yamanashi

A dam on the Kazuno river in Otsuki. Appears in episode 12.

Getting there
Saruhashi Stn + 25min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「深城ダム」 EP12

Minamiaiki Dam

Nagano

The highest-elevation dam in Japan, in Minamiaiki village. Appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Koumi Stn + 40min by car · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「南相木ダム」 EP6

Jinbagatayama Campground

Nagano

A summit campground at 1,445 metres with views of both the Central and Southern Alps. Appears in episode 3.

Getting there
Ina-Oshima Stn + 50min by car · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Campsite rules apply — check in at reception
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「陣馬形山キャンプ場」 EP3

Konashidaira Campground

Nagano

A campground near Kappa Bridge at Kamikochi. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Matsumoto Stn + bus 90min · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Campsite rules apply — check in at reception
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「小梨平キャンプ場」 EP9

Cape Soya

Hokkaido

The northernmost cape on Japan's main islands. Appears in episode 10.

Getting there
Wakkanai Stn + bus 50min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「宗谷岬」 EP10

Maizuru Castle Park

Yamanashi

The park on the site of Kofu Castle, with stone walls and a keep platform overlooking the city.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — mono 「舞鶴城公園」

Minamiaiki Onsen Takimi-no-Yu

Nagano

A day-use hot spring in Minamiaiki village.

Getting there
Koumi Stn + 30min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — mono 「南相木温泉 滝見の湯」

Togakushi Ninja Museum

Nagano

A ninja trick house and museum at Togakushi.

Getting there
Nagano Stn + bus 60min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — mono 「戸隠流忍法資料館 忍者からくり屋敷」

Mt. Hachibuse Viewpoint

Nagano

The lookout on the 1,929-metre mountain between Matsumoto and Suwa.

Getting there
Matsumoto Stn + 60min by car · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「鉢伏山 展望台」

Kofu Castle Kaji-Kuruwa

Yamanashi

A bailey of Kofu Castle in Maizuru Castle Park.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「甲府城 鍛冶曲輪跡」

Kozen-ji Main Hall

Nagano

An old Tendai temple in Komagane, known for the legend of the dog Hayataro.

Getting there
Komagane Stn + bus 20min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — mono 「光前寺 本堂」

Kohan Central Lodge

Yamanashi

The main lodge of the campground on Lake Motosu.

Getting there
Kawaguchiko Stn + bus 50min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Katakurakan

Nagano

A 1928 bathhouse at Kami-Suwa famous for its Thousand-Person Bath.

Getting there
Kami-Suwa Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors

Yamanashi Prefectural Science Center

Yamanashi

A science museum on Atagoyama in Kofu, with a planetarium.

Getting there
Kanente Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Happy Park

Yamanashi

A farm-produce market in Minami-Alps city.

Getting there
Kofu Stn + bus 30min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Budo Kobo Wine Glass Kan

Yamanashi

A wine-glass workshop and shop in Koshu city.

Getting there
Enzan Stn + 15min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

Lake Suwa Service Area

Nagano

A Chuo Expressway service area above Lake Suwa, with its own hot-spring bath.

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

Tenku-no-Yu

Yamanashi

A day-use hot spring on the heights near Katsunuma-Budokyo Station, looking over the Kofu basin.

Getting there
Katsunumabudokyo Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『mono』聖地巡礼マップ — 天空の湯

Moeginomura Forest Merry-Go-Round

Yamanashi

The merry-go-round in the woods at Moegi-no-Mura, Kiyosato.

Getting there
Kiyasato Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Fumotoppara Campsite

Shizuoka

A vast campground on the Asagiri plateau facing Mt. Fuji.

Getting there
Fujinomiya Stn + bus 45min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Campsite rules apply — check in at reception
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed

Nirasaki Peace Kannon

Yamanashi

An 18-metre Kannon statue on the hill above Nirasaki Station.

Getting there
Nirasaki Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Aqua Athletic

Yamanashi

A water-play adventure park in Yamanashi city.

Getting there
Yamanashishi Stn + 20min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Amariyama Shelter

Yamanashi

A rest shelter near the top of Mt. Amari, looking over the Kofu basin to Mt. Fuji.

Getting there
Nirasaki Stn + 50min by car · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Kagamiike Donguri House

Nagano

A café by Kagami-ike pond at Togakushi.

Getting there
Nagano Stn + bus 70min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Rest House Furusato

Nagano

A rest house in the hills of Chino.

Getting there
Chino Stn + 40min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Nanamagari

Nagano

The seven-bend climb on the road up to Togakushi.

Getting there
Nagano Stn + bus 30min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Takabocchi Highland

Nagano

A 1,665-metre plateau with the famous view of Mt. Fuji across Lake Suwa.

Getting there
Shiojiri Stn + 40min by car · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
高ボッチ山

Kuon-ji Sanmon Gate

Yamanashi

The main gate of Kuon-ji on Minobusan at the head of its approach.

Getting there
Minobu Stn + bus 15min · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Kirigamine Venus

Nagano

A shop on the Venus Line at Kirigamine.

Getting there
Chino Stn + bus 50min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

Moeginomura ROCK

Yamanashi

A restaurant at Moegi-no-Mura founded in 1971, known for its curry and craft beer.

Getting there
Kiyasato Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Yutakaya Restaurant

Yamanashi

A diner in front of Minobu Station.

Getting there
Minobu Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Kakurinbo Temple Lodging

Yamanashi

A temple lodging on Minobusan.

Getting there
Shionosawa Stn · 39 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

Kamikōchi

Nagano

A mountain resort at 1,500 metres along the Azusa river, with the Hotaka range rising above Kappa Bridge.

Getting there
Matsumoto Stn + bus 90min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Takeda Shingen Statue

Yamanashi

The statue of Takeda Shingen outside Kofu Station's south exit.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Iizuna Daimyojin Shrine

Nagano

A monument tied to the worship of Mt. Iizuna.

Getting there
Nagano Stn + bus 60min · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road

Mt. Minobu

Yamanashi

The mountain above Minobu, reached by ropeway or by 287 stone steps to Kuonji at its foot. It appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Minobu Stn + 15 min by bus + ropeway · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
身延山

Harayama Shrine

Yamanashi

A shrine in Yamanashi. It appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 原山神社

Katsunuma Tunnel Wine Cave

Yamanashi

A facility in Yamanashi. It appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Katsunumabudokyo Stn · 44 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — mono 「勝沼トンネルワインカーヴ」

Hinata Coffee & Lunch

Yamanashi

A café in Yamanashi. It appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — mono 「コーヒー&ランチの店 ひなた」

Ittosai

Yamanashi

A restaurant in Yamanashi. It appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — mono 「一刀斎」

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