Screen Pilgrimage Real places behind anime and film, across Japan

TV anime · 2016

March Comes In Like a Lion — real-life locations

Tsukishima, Shogi Kaikan, Sendagaya and more — 38 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Kanagawa, 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 · 38

Tsukishima

Tokyo Start here

The three sisters' house and their sweet shop stand in this quarter of low streets and monjayaki.

Getting there
Tsukishima Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Narrow passage — do not stop to shoot
Sources
月島

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Shogi Kaikan, Sendagaya

Tokyo

The shogi hall in Sendagaya, Tokyo, which is the main setting for the series' matches.

Getting there
Kita-sando Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
  • No photography indoors
Sources
3月のライオン

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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine

Tokyo Unofficial

The shrine beside Tokyo's shogi hall that appears from volume 1, housing the Shogi-do hall with its giant piece and an Edo-period miniature Mt. Fuji you can climb.

Getting there
Kokuritsu-kyogijo Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Fan-identified — not officially confirmed
Sources
『3月のライオン』の舞台散策 — 1巻から登場する神社

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Tsukuda-kobashi Bridge

Tokyo

The little red-railed bridge over the Tsukuda moat that is drawn on the cover of volume 2 and throughout the series' riverside scenes.

Getting there
Ginza Stn · 28 min walk
Before you go
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
『3月のライオン』の舞台散策 — 2巻表紙にも描かれる橋

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Hinodeyu Bathhouse

Tokyo

The neighbourhood bathhouse drawn in the manga as 'Tsuki-no-yu'; its tall chimney frames the view with Tsukuda Kobashi.

Getting there
Tsukishima Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • No photography indoors
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
Sources
【東京都中央区】『3月のライオン聖地巡礼』／トリップログ — 漫画で「月の湯」として登場する銭湯

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Sumida River Terrace

Tokyo

The riverside walkway Rei and the sisters use constantly, where he comforts a crying Hinata and watches diving birds with Nikaido.

Getting there
Hamacho Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
隅田川テラス · 【東京都中央区】『3月のライオン聖地巡礼』／トリップログ — 零や三姉妹がよく通る遊歩道

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Ishikawajima Park

Tokyo

The riverside green where Hinata and Rei talk about the future in volume 16; the bridges are lit up at night.

Getting there
Tsukishima Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
【東京都中央区】『3月のライオン聖地巡礼』／トリップログ — 16巻でひなたと零が将来の話をした場所

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Monja Taro

Tokyo

The monjayaki shop Rei goes to with Hinata and Takahashi.

Getting there
Etchūjima Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 3月のライオン 「もんじゃ太郎」

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Chuo Ohashi Bridge

Tokyo

A cable-stayed bridge over the Sumida linking Shinkawa and Tsukuda. Appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Nihombashi Stn · 22 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
中央大橋 · Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「中央大橋」 EP1

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Hakone-Yumoto Station

Kanagawa

The Hakone Tozan Railway station at the gateway to the Hakone hot springs. Appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Hakone-Yumoto 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 — 3月のライオン 「箱根湯本駅」 EP2

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Tsukuda Park

Tokyo

A riverside park in Tsukuda with a replica of the old Ishikawajima lighthouse. Appears in episode 3.

Getting there
Kayabacho Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
佃公園 · Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「佃公園」 EP3

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Tsukuda Ohashi Bridge

Tokyo

A bridge over the Sumida linking Tsukishima with the Tsukiji side. Appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Tsukishima Stn · 8 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「佃大橋」 EP4

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Hikarigaoka Library

Tokyo

A ward library near Hikarigaoka Station. Appears in episode 4.

Getting there
Hikarigaoka Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「練馬区立光が丘図書館」 EP4

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Ishikawajima Memorial Hospital

Tokyo

A hospital in Tsukuda. Appears in episode 5.

Getting there
Toyosu Stn · 29 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「石川島記念病院」 EP5

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Kansai Shogi Hall

Osaka

The Japan Shogi Association's Kansai headquarters, moved from Fukushima in Osaka to Takatsuki in 2024. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Takatsuki Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「関西将棋会館」 EP9

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Ueno Station

Tokyo

The station that long served as Tokyo's gateway to the north. Appears in episode 14.

Getting there
Ueno 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 — 3月のライオン 「上野駅」 EP14

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Morioka Station

Iwate

The station where the Akita Shinkansen branches from the Tohoku line. Appears in episode 14.

Getting there
Morioka 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 — 3月のライオン 「盛岡駅」 EP14

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Sendai Station

Miyagi

The largest rail terminal in Tohoku. Appears in episode 15.

Getting there
Aoba-dōri Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「仙台駅」 EP15

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Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium

Tokyo

The arena in front of Sendagaya Station. Appears in episode 21.

Getting there
Kokuritsu-kyogijo Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「東京体育館」 EP21

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Sendagaya Station

Tokyo

The station nearest the Shogi Hall. Appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Sendagaya 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 — 3月のライオン 「千駄ケ谷駅」 EP1

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St Luke's International Hospital

Tokyo

A hospital in Akashicho. Appears in episode 2.

Getting there
Ginza Stn · 19 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「聖路加国際病院」 EP2

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Sumiyoshi Kobashi Bridge

Tokyo

A small bridge over the waterway near Sumiyoshi Shrine in Tsukuda. Appears in episode 5.

Getting there
Higashi-Ginza Stn · 23 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「住吉小橋」 EP5

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Danjo Bridge

Tokyo

A bridge in Hatchobori. Appears in episode 13.

Getting there
Hatchōbori Stn · 7 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「弾正橋」 EP13

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Kyoto Station

Kyoto

Kyoto's gateway, known for the vast station building completed in 1997. Appears in episode 19.

Getting there
Kyoto 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 — 3月のライオン 「京都駅」 EP19

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Shimogamo Shrine

Kyoto

Shimogamo Shrine by its formal name, an ancient World Heritage shrine in the Tadasu-no-mori forest. Appears in episode 19.

Getting there
Demachiyanagi Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「賀茂御祖神社」 EP19

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Kyoto City Hall

Kyoto

The 1927 city hall at Kawaramachi-Oike. Appears in episode 19.

Getting there
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 3月のライオン 「京都市役所」 EP19

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Tendo Station

Yamagata

The station of Tendo, the town known for making shogi pieces. Appears in episode 21.

Getting there
Tendo 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 — 3月のライオン 「天童駅」 EP21

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Tokyo Station

Tokyo

Tokyo's central station, famous for its red-brick Marunouchi building. Appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Tokyo 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 — 3月のライオン 「東京駅」 EP1 · Anime Pilgrimage『3月のライオン』聖地巡礼マップ — 東京駅

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Sumida Park

Tokyo

The park along the Asakusa bank of the Sumida, known for its cherry trees and the summer fireworks.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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Tsukuda Machikado Museum

Tokyo

A small exhibition room showing the lion heads and other items used in Tsukuda's festivals.

Getting there
Kayabacho Stn · 23 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『3月のライオン』聖地巡礼マップ — 佃まちかど展示館

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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo

Tokyo

A hotel in a landscaped garden in Mejirodai.

Getting there
Waseda Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Tokyo Souvenir Center

Tokyo

A souvenir shop at Tokyo Station.

Getting there
Otemachi Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

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Hotel Okura Kyoto

Kyoto

A long-established hotel at Kawaramachi-Oike.

Getting there
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors

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Somedono-in Temple

Kyoto

A temple in Kyoto. It appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Kyoto Kawaramachi Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — ３月のライオン 第2シリーズ

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Takabashi Bridge

Tokyo

A bridge in Tokyo. It appears in episode 1.

Getting there
Tsukishima Stn · 14 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 高橋

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Sendagaya Odori Shopping Street

Tokyo

A shopping street in Tokyo.

Getting there
Kitasando Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 3月のライオン 「千駄ヶ谷大通り商店街」

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Shijo-Ohashi Bridge

Kyoto

A bridge in Kyoto. It appears in episode 8.

Getting there
Gion-shijo Stn · 1 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 — 3月のライオン 「四条大橋」

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Kotobukido

Tokyo

A shop in Tokyo.

Getting there
Ningyocho Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 3月のライオン 「壽堂 京菓子司」

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