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TV anime · 2000

Sakura Wars — real-life locations

Hanayashiki, Asakusa and more — 5 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Kanagawa. 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 · 5

Hanayashiki, Asakusa

Tokyo Start here

Japan's oldest amusement park, in the Asakusa the series' imperial capital is built on.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Narrow passage — do not stop to shoot
Sources
浅草花やしき

Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall

Kanagawa Start here

The 1917 hall the Grand Imperial Theatre is drawn from, its clock tower over the corner.

Getting there
Kannai Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
横浜市開港記念会館 · 旅する亜人ちゃん — サクラ大戦 「横浜市開港記念会館」

Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo

The great temple of Asakusa, shown in episode 2 as the place where Sakura sees a vision of her late father; the Nakamise shopping street leads to its gate.

Getting there
Tawaramachi Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Extremely crowded over New Year
Sources
サクラ大戦聖地巡礼・ロケ地(旅する亜人ちゃん) — 2話でさくらが亡き父の姿を見た場所

Ueno Park

Tokyo

The park Sakura sets out for in episode 1, her first errand in the capital.

Getting there
Ueno-okachimachi Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
上野恩賜公園 · 旅する亜人ちゃん — サクラ大戦 1話「上野恩賜公園」

Kachidoki Bridge

Tokyo

The bascule bridge Ekaterina first appears on, its leaves fixed shut since 1970.

Getting there
Tsukijishijo Stn · 13 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
勝鬨橋 · 旅する亜人ちゃん — サクラ大戦 「勝鬨橋」

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