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Anime film · 2018

Non Non Biyori Vacation — real-life locations

Pinaisara Falls, Taketomi Post Office, West Pier and more — 10 places you can visit, in 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 · 10

Pinaisara Falls

Okinawa Start here

The tallest waterfall in Okinawa, on Iriomote island.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry and car 90min · 40 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not enter private property
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん 「ピナイサーラの滝」 — · Anime Pilgrimage『劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん』聖地巡礼マップ — ピナイサーラの滝

Taketomi Post Office

Okinawa

Taketomi's post office.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry 15min · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん 「竹富郵便局」 — · Anime Pilgrimage『劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん』聖地巡礼マップ — 竹富郵便局

West Pier

Okinawa

An old pier reaching into the sea at Taketomi, famous at sunset.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry 15min · 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
旅する亜人ちゃん — 劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん 「西桟橋」

New Ishigaki Airport

Okinawa

Ishigaki's airport.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + 30min by car · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん 「新石垣空港(南ぬ島石垣空港)」

Akayama Viewpoint

Okinawa

A lookout over the village of Taketomi.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry 15min · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん 「あかやま展望台」

Kaiji Beach

Okinawa

The Taketomi beach known for its star-shaped sand.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry 10min · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん』聖地巡礼マップ — カイジ浜 (皆治浜)

Nagomi Tower

Okinawa

A small observation tower in the middle of the Taketomi village.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry 10min · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん』聖地巡礼マップ — なごみの塔

Cape Hirakubo

Okinawa

The northernmost cape of Ishigaki, known for its lighthouse and sea views.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + 60min by car · 5 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『劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん』聖地巡礼マップ — 平久保崎灯台

Kondoi Beach

Okinawa

A beach in Okinawa.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry 10min · 29 min walk
Before you go
  • Only there at low tide — check the times before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん 「コンドイ浜」

Yadoya Takenoko

Okinawa

A inn in Okinawa.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry 15min · 23 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 劇場版 のんのんびより ばけーしょん 「やど家 たけのこ」

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