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Anime film · 2018

Non Non Biyori Vacation — real-life locations

7 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 · 7

Pinaisara Falls

Okinawa Start here

The place shown in the film.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry and car 90min · 40 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Taketomi Post Office

Okinawa

The post office shown in the film.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry 15min · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Keep quiet indoors

West Pier

Okinawa

The bridge shown in the film.

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

New Ishigaki Airport

Okinawa

The place shown in the film.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + 30min by car · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Akayama Viewpoint

Okinawa

The viewpoint shown in the film.

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

Kaiji Beach

Okinawa

The bus stop shown in the film.

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
  • Residential area — people live here

Nagomi Tower

Okinawa

The place shown in the film.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + ferry 10min · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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