Screen Pilgrimage Real places behind anime and film, across Japan

TV anime · 2012

Sword Art Online — real-life locations

3 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Kyoto. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

Open on the map

Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 3

Otemachi Station

Tokyo Start here

The station shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Otemachi Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Open on the map Google Maps Report an error

Kyoto Station

Kyoto

The station shown in episode 24.

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

Open on the map Google Maps Report an error

Kiyomizu-dera

Kyoto

The temple shown in episode 24.

Getting there
Kiyomizu-gojo Stn · 24 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Open on the map Google Maps Report an error

Nearby, from other titles

By prefecture