Screen Pilgrimage Real places behind anime and film, across Japan

TV anime · 1980

Sanpei the Fisher Boy — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in Akita. 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 · 3

Masuda Manga Museum, Yokote

Akita Start here

Japan's first museum built around original manga artwork. Yaguchi Takao, who drew this series from the rivers of his native Yokote, was its honorary director.

Getting there
Jumonji Stn (JR Ou Line) + bus 15 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • No photography indoors
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
横手市増田まんが美術館

Akita Airport

Akita

The way into the rivers of Akita the series fishes.

Getting there
Akita Stn + 40 min by bus · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
秋田空港 · 釣りキチ三平

Hottai Falls

Akita

The falls in the Akita mountains the fishing series draws.

Getting there
Ugo-Honjo Stn + 60 min by car · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
法体の滝

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