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TV anime · 2018

Sora to Umi no Aida — real-life locations

Ushitora Shrine, Senkoji Park, Kairyu-ji Temple and more — 12 places you can visit, in Hiroshima. 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 · 12

Ushitora Shrine

Hiroshima Start here

An old Onomichi shrine with great camphor trees.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Senkoji Park

Hiroshima

The park on Senkoji hill, with the panorama of the Onomichi channel.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Kairyu-ji Temple

Hiroshima

A temple in Onomichi.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 31 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down

Misode Tenmangu Shrine

Hiroshima

A Tenmangu shrine up the slopes of Onomichi, known for its steep stone steps.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 21 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

E-no-Machi Street, Onomichi

Hiroshima

The shopping street at the foot of Senkoji hill.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
アニメ旅 — ソラとウミのアイダ

Senkoji Park Summit Observatory

Hiroshima

The lookout over the Onomichi channel and the Shimanami islands.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
Sources
アニメ旅 — ソラとウミのアイダ

Onomichi City Hall

Hiroshima

The city hall facing the Onomichi channel, rebuilt in 2020.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow staff instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
アニメ旅 — ソラとウミのアイダ

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Hiroshima

The shrine that guards Onomichi's harbour; the Sumiyoshi fireworks are held here in summer.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
アニメ旅 — ソラとウミのアイダ

Jodoji Temple, Onomichi

Hiroshima

A temple in Hiroshima.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 24 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — ソラとウミのアイダ 「浄土寺」

Kujakuso Crossing

Hiroshima

A railway crossing in Hiroshima.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn (JR Sanyo Main Line) · 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
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — ソラとウミのアイダ 「画廊珈琲孔雀荘前踏切」

Senkoji Shindo Path

Hiroshima

A slope in Hiroshima.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — ソラとウミのアイダ 「千光寺新道」

Mukaishima Ferry Landing

Hiroshima

A landing stage in Hiroshima.

Getting there
Onomichi Stn (JR Sanyo Main Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — ソラとウミのアイダ 「向島行渡船のりば」

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