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MONO — real-life locations

50 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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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 50

Hottarakashi Onsen

Yamanashi Start here

The hot spring shown in episode 6.

Getting there
Yamanashishi Stn · 60 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors

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Yuki Bridge

Yamanashi

The bridge shown 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

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Higashizawa Ohashi Bridge

Yamanashi

The bridge shown in episode 2.

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

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Utsubuna Station

Yamanashi

The station shown in episode 3.

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

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Matsumoto Castle

Nagano

The museum shown in episode 3.

Getting there
Kita-Matsumoto Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Midai-Minami Park

Yamanashi

The park shown 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

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Ryuo Station

Yamanashi

The station shown in episode 4.

Getting there
Ryuo Station · 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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Horin-ji

Kyoto

The temple shown in episode 7.

Getting there
Arashiyama Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

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Maruichi Shokudo

Yamanashi

The restaurant shown 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

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Michi-no-Eki Minobu

Yamanashi

The place shown in episode 7.

Getting there
Hadakajima Stn · 33 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Kaikido

Yamanashi

The temple shown in episode 7.

Getting there
Shionosawa Stn · 42 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

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Kurobe Dam Station

Toyama

The station shown in episode 9.

Getting there
Kurobe Dam Station · 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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Kurobe Dam

Toyama

The dam shown in episode 9.

Getting there
Kurobeko Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed

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Yamanashi Prefectural Library

Yamanashi

The library shown in episode 10.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

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Midorigaoka Sports Park

Yamanashi

The park shown 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

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Nirasaki Station

Yamanashi

The station shown in episode 11.

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

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Kannonyama Park

Gunma

The park shown 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

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Odarumi Pass

Yamanashi

The place shown in episode 6.

Getting there
Enzan Stn + 90 min by car (closed in winter) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Mount Amari

Yamanashi

The place shown in episode 8.

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

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Maodake Peak

Gifu

The place shown in episode 8.

Getting there
Hirayu Onsen + bus to Tatamidaira · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Mount Fujimi

Nagano

The place shown in episode 8.

Getting there
Hirayu Onsen + bus to Tatamidaira · 25 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Kamikochi Visitor Centre

Nagano

The place shown 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

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Ogizawa Station

Nagano

The station shown 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

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Arakurayama Sengen Park

Yamanashi

The park shown 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

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Lake Shibire Suimeiso

Yamanashi

The inn shown in episode 3.

Getting there
Ashigawa Stn · 60 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Yamanashi Prefectural Museum

Yamanashi

The museum shown in episode 6.

Getting there
Isawa-Onsen Stn · 37 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium

Nagano

The arena shown in episode 9.

Getting there
Hakuba Stn · 41 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

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Higashi-Hanawa Station

Yamanashi

The station shown in episode 11.

Getting there
Higashi-Hanawa Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

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Koganezawa Park

Yamanashi

The park shown 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

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Togakushi Shrine

Nagano

The monument shown 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

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Togakushi Soba Museum Tonkururin

Nagano

The museum shown in episode 10.

Getting there
Nagano Stn + bus 55min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Fukashiro Dam

Yamanashi

The dam shown 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

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Minamiaiki Dam

Nagano

The dam shown 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

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Jinbagatayama Campground

Nagano

The place shown in episode 3.

Getting there
Ina-Oshima Stn + 50min by car · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Konashidaira Campground

Nagano

The place shown in episode 9.

Getting there
Matsumoto Stn + bus 90min · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Cape Soya

Hokkaido

The place shown in episode 10.

Getting there
Wakkanai Stn + bus 50min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Maizuru Castle Park

Yamanashi

The park shown in the story.

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

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Minamiaiki Onsen Takimi-no-Yu

Nagano

The hot spring shown in the story.

Getting there
Koumi Stn + 30min by car · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors

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Togakushi Ninja Museum

Nagano

The museum shown in the story.

Getting there
Nagano Stn + bus 60min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Mt. Hachibuse Viewpoint

Nagano

The viewpoint shown in the story.

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

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Kofu Castle Kaji-Kuruwa

Yamanashi

The monument shown in the story.

Getting there
Kofu Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road

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Kozen-ji Main Hall

Nagano

The temple shown in the story.

Getting there
Komagane Stn + bus 20min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

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Kohan Central Lodge

Yamanashi

The restaurant shown in the story.

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

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Katakurakan

Nagano

The hot spring shown in the story.

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

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Yamanashi Prefectural Science Center

Yamanashi

The museum shown in the story.

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

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Happy Park

Yamanashi

The park shown in the story.

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

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Budo Kobo Wine Glass Kan

Yamanashi

The shop shown in the story.

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

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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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Tenku-no-Yu

Yamanashi

The hot spring shown in the story.

Getting there
Katsunumabudokyo Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors

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Moeginomura Forest Merry-Go-Round

Yamanashi

The place shown in the story.

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

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