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Anime film · 2019

Her Blue Sky — real-life locations

7 places you can visit, in Saitama. 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 · 7

Seibu-Chichibu Station

Saitama Start here

The station shown in the film.

Getting there
Seibu-Chichibu Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Sakura Bridge

Saitama

The bridge shown in the film.

Getting there
Ohanabatake Stn · 22 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

Chichibu Ongakudo Hall

Saitama

The temple shown in the film.

Getting there
Ohanabatake Stn · 43 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Chichibu City Hall

Saitama

The place shown in the film.

Getting there
Ohanabatake Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Tomogawa Bridge

Saitama

The bridge shown in the film.

Getting there
Kagemori Stn · 22 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

Old Chichibu Bridge

Saitama

The bridge shown in the film.

Getting there
Onohara Stn · 11 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

Chichibu High School

Saitama

The school shown in the film.

Getting there
Seibu-Chichibu Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here

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