Screen Pilgrimage Real places behind anime and film, across Japan

Anime film · 2002

The Cat Returns — real-life locations

2 places you can visit, in Tokyo. 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 · 2

Nakasugi-dori

Tokyo Start here

The street shown in the film.

Getting there
Asagaya Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Omotesando

Tokyo

The place shown in the film.

Getting there
Shibuya Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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