Super Cub — real-life locations

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

Sources

Shiozaki Station

Yamanashi

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

Getting there

Shiozaki Stn (JR Chuo Main Line) · At the station

Before you go

Never step onto the tracks
Residential area — people live here
Keep your voice down

Sources

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

Sources

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

Sources

アニメ「スーパーカブ」聖地巡礼スポット①（山梨県編）／聖地巡礼のススメ — 作中の武川高校のモデル

Mukawa Junior High School

Yamanashi

The junior high used as the model for the characters' Mukawa High School; still a working school, so keep your distance.

Getting there

Hinoharu Stn · 32 min walk

Before you go

Working school — the grounds are off limits
Do not enter private property
Visiting hours are limited

Sources

Kamanashi River Bridge

Yamanashi

A bridge over the Kamanashi at Mukawa in Hokuto, on the road the rider takes out of town. It appears in the series.

Getting there

Hinoharu Stn · 10 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

Sources

Yaengaeshi

Yamanashi

A steep lane near Hinoharu, drawn in the series as the cat path. It appears in the series.

Getting there

Hinoharu Stn · 5 min walk

Before you go

Keep your voice down
Residential area — people live here
Watch for traffic — do not step into the road

Sources

Omu River Bridge

Yamanashi

A bridge over the Omu at Mukawa in Hokuto, with the Kaikoma ridge upstream. It appears in the series.

Getting there

Hinoharu 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

Sources

Makihara Footbridge

Yamanashi

A footbridge over the highway at Makihara in Hokuto. It appears in the series.

Getting there

Hinoharu Stn · 18 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

Sources

Nirasaki Peace Kannon

Yamanashi

The white Kannon standing on the bluff above Nirasaki, raised in 1961. It appears in the series.

Getting there

Nirasaki Stn · 3 min walk

Before you go

Keep your voice down
Do not photograph residents or students

Sources

Senmatsu Bridge

Yamanashi

A bridge over the Kamanashi between Kai and Nirasaki. It appears in the series.

Getting there

Ryuo Stn · 25 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

Sources

Wada Pass Lookout

Yamanashi

The lookout at Wada Pass above Kofu, facing the basin and Fuji beyond it. It appears in the series.

Getting there

Kofu Stn + car 25min · 3 min walk

Before you go

Keep your voice down
Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Check the last cablecar or bus before dark

Sources

Kofu Daiichi High School

Yamanashi

A prefectural high school in Kofu, founded in 1880. It appears in the series. It is a working school; look from the road.

Getting there

Kofu Stn · 15 min walk

Before you go

Working school — the grounds are off limits
Do not enter private property
Do not photograph residents or students

Sources

Nirasaki Station

Yamanashi

The Chuo line station in Nirasaki, below the bluff the Kannon stands on. It appears in the series.

Getting there

Nirasaki Stn · At the station

Before you go

Never step onto the tracks
Do not block the path or road
Keep your voice down

Sources

Mizugaki Lake Visitor Centre

Yamanashi

The visitor centre by the Shiokawa dam reservoir in Hokuto, at the foot of the road up to Mt. Mizugaki. It appears in the series.

Getting there

Nirasaki Stn + bus 60min · 3 min walk

Before you go

Keep your voice down
Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
The access road closes in winter — check before setting out

Sources

Makihara Crossing

Yamanashi

A road junction in Yamanashi. It appears in episode 1.

Getting there

Hinoharu Stn · 25 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

Sources

旅する亜人ちゃん — スーパーカブ「牧原交差点」

Hokuto City Hall

Yamanashi

A city hall in Yamanashi. It appears in episode 1.

Getting there

Hinoharu Stn · 20 min walk

Before you go

Follow staff instructions
Do not block the path or road
Keep your voice down

Sources

旅する亜人ちゃん — スーパーカブ「北杜市役所」