Screen Pilgrimage Real places behind anime and film, across Japan

Anime film · 2017

Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale — real-life locations

4 places you can visit, in 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 · 4

Meiji Jingu

Tokyo Start here

The shrine shown in the film.

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

Yoyogi Park Event Plaza

Tokyo

The plaza shown in the film.

Getting there
Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Yoyogi National Gymnasium

Tokyo

The arena shown in the film.

Getting there
Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions

Takeshiba Passenger Terminal

Tokyo

The place shown in the film.

Getting there
Monorail Hamamatsucho Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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