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TV anime · 2021

Super Cub — filming locations

5 places you can visit, in Yamanashi, Nagano. 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 · 5

Hinoharu Station

Yamanashi Start here

Koguma's station on the Chuo line, in the Hokuto countryside the series rides through.

Getting there
Hinoharu Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
スーパーカブ (小説)

Anayama Bridge

Yamanashi

One of the Kamanashi river crossings Koguma rides over on the daily runs the series is built from.

Getting there
Anayama Stn (JR Chuo Main Line) · 26 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road

Shiozaki Station

Yamanashi

A Chuo Line halt on the valley road south of Koguma's town.

Getting there
Shiozaki Stn (JR Chuo Main Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Keep your voice down

Ryuo Station

Yamanashi

The Kai station on the run down towards Kofu that the series follows.

Getting there
Ryuo Stn (JR Chuo Main Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Keep your voice down

Wada Pass

Nagano

The Nakasendo pass on the long touring run, well beyond Koguma's usual range.

Getting there
Car from Shimosuwa Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Keep your voice down

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