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TV anime · 1993

Slam Dunk — real-life locations

The basketball manga whose seaside level crossing became a pilgrimage of its own. 8 places you can visit, in Kanagawa, Tokyo, Miyagi.

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

Locations · 8

Kamakurakokomae Crossing

Kanagawa Start here

The opening-credits crossing with the sea behind it. Now Japan's most crowded pilgrimage site — guards are stationed here.

Getting there
Kamakurakokomae Stn (Enoden) · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Follow the on-site guards' instructions
Sources
鎌倉高校前駅 · SLAM DUNK

Kugenuma Beach

Kanagawa

The stretch of sand used in the closing pages of the manga, where Sakuragi and Rukawa have their last exchange.

Getting there
Kugenuma-Kaigan Stn (Odakyu Enoshima Line) · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
KUGENUMA x STYLE — 湘南のスラムダンク聖地巡礼

Kamakura High School (exterior only)

Kanagawa Unofficial

Taken by fans as the model for Ryonan High. It is an operating school above the famous crossing — the grounds are off limits.

Getting there
Kamakurakokomae Stn (Enoden) · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Fan-identified — not officially confirmed
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not photograph residents or students
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
神奈川県立鎌倉高等学校

Kamakurakokomae Station

Kanagawa

The Enoden station next to the level crossing shown in the anime's opening; it draws crowds of visitors, many of them from Taiwan.

Getting there
Kamakurakokomae Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
スラムダンク · 鎌倉高校前駅

Hiratsuka Sports Arena

Kanagawa

The model for the arena where Shohoku meet Ryonan in the prefectural playoff; the lobby has a free display including the author's signature.

Getting there
Hiratsuka Stn · 30 min walk
Before you go
  • Closed on Mondays
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • Follow staff instructions
Sources
平塚総合体育館 · 『SLAM DUNK』聖地巡礼スポット12選 — 湘北対陵南の県決勝リーグ会場

Tokyo Metropolitan Musashino-Kita High School

Tokyo

The school Shohoku is drawn from, despite the story putting Shohoku in Kanagawa.

Getting there
Seibu-Yagisawa Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
東京都立武蔵野北高等学校 · 旅する亜人ちゃん — スラムダンク 「東京都立武蔵野北高等学校」

Tomizawa Junior High School (exterior only)

Miyagi

A working school in Sendai — look from the road.

Getting there
Tomizawa Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — スラムダンク

Shoyo High School (exterior only)

Kanagawa

The Yokohama school whose name Shoyo, one of the tournament sides, is taken from.

Getting there
Izumino Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — スラムダンク

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