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TV anime · 1992

Crayon Shin-chan — filming locations

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

Locations · 3

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

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

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