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TV anime · 2014

Celestial Method — real-life locations

Lake Toya, Toyako Onsen, Mori to Ki no Sato Center and more — 7 places you can visit, in Hokkaido, Kagawa. 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

Lake Toya

Hokkaido Start here

The caldera lake the series is set on; the town along its south shore is drawn street by street.

Getting there
Toya Stn + 20 min by bus · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Active volcanic area — leave if you feel unwell
Sources
洞爺湖 · 天体のメソッド

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Toyako Onsen

Hokkaido

The lakeside spa town the series' own is built from; the street that opens onto the water is drawn as it stands.

Getting there
Toya Stn (JR Muroran Line), then bus 20 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
洞爺湖観光情報 — 天体のメソッド聖地巡礼 · 舞台探訪総研 — 天体のメソッド 洞爺湖湖畔編

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Mori to Ki no Sato Center

Hokkaido

The forest lodge and campground drawn in the opening and as the spot where Nonoka first meets Noel; it closes completely in winter (open May-October).

Getting there
Toya Stn (JR Muroran Line) + bus 40 min · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Campsite rules apply — check in at reception
  • Do not enter private property
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
天体のメソッド聖地巡礼・ロケ地（旅する亜人ちゃん） — 乃々香とノエルの出会いの場所

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Restaurant Boyotei

Hokkaido

A mountain-lodge-style restaurant that models Yuzuki's family eatery 'Nozomi-tei'; you can order the omurice that appears in the show.

Getting there
Toya Stn (JR Muroran Line) + bus 20 min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
天体のメソッド聖地巡礼・ロケ地（旅する亜人ちゃん） — 柚季の実家「のぞみ亭」のモデル

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Sapporo Station Bus Terminal

Hokkaido

The terminal against the south side of Sapporo Station, where the intercity coaches leave from.

Getting there
Sapporo Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — 天体のメソッド

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Toyohama Station

Kagawa

A station in Kagawa. It appears in episode 7.

Getting there
Toyohama Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 天体のメソッド 「豊浜駅」

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Toya Onsen Hotel Hanabi

Hokkaido

A hotel in Hokkaido. It appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Toya Stn (JR Muroran Line) + bus 20 min · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
旅する亜人ちゃん — 天体のメソッド 「洞爺温泉ホテル華美」

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