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TV anime · 1992

Crayon Shin-chan — real-life locations

Kasukabe Station, Ito-Yokado Kasukabe site (closed) and more — 7 places you can visit, in Saitama, Tokyo, Mie. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Locations · 7

Kasukabe Station

Saitama Start here

The Nohara family lives in Kasukabe, and the city has embraced it — the town the series is set in starts at this station.

Getting there
Kasukabe Stn (Tobu Skytree / Urban Park Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
クレヨンしんちゃん · 春日部駅

Ito-Yokado Kasukabe site (closed)

Saitama Start here Gone

The store said to be the model for the supermarket Sato Kokonokado; its rooftop sign was repainted with that name for the series' 25th anniversary in 2017. It closed on 24 November 2024 and the building has been coming down since April 2025. The Nohara family monuments that stood inside moved in January 2025 to Kasukabe City Hall and to the Pratto Kasukabe tourist office by the station.

Getting there
Kasukabe Stn (Tobu Skytree / Urban Park Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • No longer exists — nothing remains at the site
  • Do not enter private property
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
イトーヨーカドー春日部店

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo

The tower of the Kasukabe family's Tokyo outings and several film climaxes.

Getting there
Akabanebashi Stn (Toei Oedo Line) · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
東京タワー

Toba Aquarium

Mie

The Mie aquarium the family visits; the dugong tank appears in the films.

Getting there
Nakanogo Stn (Kintetsu Toba Line) · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No photography indoors
Sources
クレヨンしんちゃん

Tanegashima Space Center

Kagoshima

The rocket launch site whose Yoshinobu pad stands behind the beach in a scene from the film 'Invasion!! Alien Shiriri'.

Getting there
Nishinoomote Port + 60 min by car · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Follow the on-site guards' instructions
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
種子島宇宙センター

Sky Tower Nishi-Tokyo

Tokyo

The tower that appears in the Crayon Shin-chan film "Legend Called: Buri Buri 3 Minutes Charge".

Getting there
Tanashi Stn (Seibu Shinjuku Line) · 28 min walk
Before you go
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Do not photograph residents or students
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
スカイタワー西東京

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Tokyo

A road junction in Tokyo.

Getting there
Shibuya Stn · 3 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 — クレヨンしんちゃん 「渋谷スクランブル交差点」

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