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Anime film · 2019

Weathering with You — filming locations

8 places you can visit, in Tokyo. 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 · 8

Asahi Inari Shrine (Ginza rooftop torii)

Tokyo Start here

The rooftop shrine where Hina gains her power is drawn from this type of Ginza building-top torii.

Getting there
Ginza Stn (Ginza / Marunouchi / Hibiya Line) · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Private building — use the tenant entrance only
  • Keep quiet indoors
Sources
聖地巡礼マップ — 天気の子

Kisho Shrine (Weather Shrine)

Tokyo Start here

Japan's only shrine to the weather, and the one the film's premise rests on. Prayers are written on wooden clogs.

Getting there
Kōenji Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
天気の子

Kozushima

Tokyo Start here

The island Hodaka runs away from at the start of the film — eleven hours by ferry from Tokyo, or forty minutes by air.

Getting there
Takeshiba Pier + 11 h by ferry · 10 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
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
神津島 · 天気の子

Yoyogi Kaikan site (demolished)

Tokyo Gone

The rooftop building of Hina’s shrine. Demolished between August 2019 and January 2020; a nine-storey office block, Prenge Yoyogi, has stood on the site since May 2022. There is nothing of the original left to see.

Getting there
Yoyogi Stn (JR / Toei Oedo Line) · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • No longer exists — nothing remains at the site
Sources
代々木会館

Tabata Station

Tokyo

The station by the rooftops where Hina's flat is drawn.

Getting there
Tabata Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
田端駅 · 天気の子

Takashimadaira Station

Tokyo

The elevated line and housing blocks of the film's later scenes.

Getting there
Takashimadaira Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
天気の子

Shinjuku Station

Tokyo

The station Hodaka runs through in the rain; the film's Tokyo is built around this quarter.

Getting there
Shinjuku Stn (JR Yamanote Line) · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
新宿駅

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo

The tower in the drowned Tokyo skyline of the film's last act, seen above the rain.

Getting there
Akabanebashi Stn (Toei Oedo Line) · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
東京タワー

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