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TV anime · 2023

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Namiyoke Shrine, Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, Tokyo Skytree and more — 7 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Osaka. 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

Namiyoke Shrine

Tokyo Start here

A shrine at the edge of Tsukiji's outer market.

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

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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine

Osaka

An Osaka shrine known for its Toka Ebisu festival in January.

Getting there
Dobutsuen-mae Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo

The 634-metre broadcasting tower, the tallest in the world.

Getting there
Oshiage 'SKYTREE' Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
江戸前エルフ

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Tsukudajima Ferry Monument

Tokyo

A marker for the Tsukuda ferry, which ran until 1964.

Getting there
Higashi-Ginza Stn · 23 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road

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Toyosu Market

Tokyo

Tokyo's central wholesale market, moved here from Tsukiji.

Getting there
Odaiba-kaihinkoen Stn · 23 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
江戸前エルフ

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Tsukiji Market

Tokyo

A Toei Oedo Line station, the nearest to the old Tsukiji market.

Getting there
Shimbashi Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
江戸前エルフ

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Tsukishima 3-chome Playground

Tokyo

A children's playground in Tokyo.

Getting there
Etchūjima Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 江戸前エルフ

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