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Anime film · 2013

Persona 3 The Movie — real-life locations

Kiyomizu-dera, Shimbashi Station, Rainbow Bridge and more — 8 places you can visit, in Kyoto, 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 · 8

Kiyomizu-dera

Kyoto Start here

Kyoto's landmark temple, known for the wooden stage of its main hall.

Getting there
Kiyomizu-gojo Stn · 24 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 劇場版ペルソナ3 「清水寺」

Shimbashi Station

Tokyo

The birthplace of Japan's railways.

Getting there
Shimbashi Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 劇場版ペルソナ3 「新橋駅」

Rainbow Bridge

Tokyo

The suspension bridge from Shibaura to Odaiba, with a walkway open to pedestrians.

Getting there
Shibaura-futo Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『劇場版ペルソナ3』聖地巡礼マップ — レインボーブリッジ

West Promenade

Tokyo

The promenade from the Odaiba station down to the waterfront.

Getting there
Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『劇場版ペルソナ3』聖地巡礼マップ — ウエストプロムナード

Kinkaku-ji

Kyoto

The temple famous for its gold-leaf pavilion, a World Heritage site.

Getting there
Tojiin-Ritsumeikan University Stn · 23 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Odaiba

Tokyo

The waterfront district built on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay.

Getting there
Odaiba-kaihinkoen Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Kamo River Path

Kyoto

A walking path in Kyoto. It appears in the film.

Getting there
Sanjo Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 劇場版ペルソナ3

Kodoin Temple

Tokyo

A temple in Tokyo. It appears in the film.

Getting there
Onarimon Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 劇場版ペルソナ3

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