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Yaiba: Samurai Legend — real-life locations

Osaka Castle, Shinjuku Station, Kototoi Bridge and more — 22 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Nara, Osaka. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Locations · 22

Osaka Castle

Osaka Start here

The castle founded by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, its present keep rebuilt in 1931. Appears in episode 16.

Getting there
Morinomiya Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「大阪城」 EP16 · Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 大阪城

Shinjuku Station

Tokyo

The terminal famous for the largest passenger numbers in the world. Appears in the opening sequence.

Getting there
Shinjuku Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「新宿駅」 OP · Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 新宿駅

Kototoi Bridge

Tokyo

A bridge over the Sumida. Appears in the ending sequence.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 8 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「言問橋」 ED

National Diet Building

Tokyo

The 1936 National Diet Building. Appears in episode 9.

Getting there
Kasumigaseki Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Follow the on-site guards' instructions
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「国会議事堂」 EP9 · Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 国会議事堂

Todai-ji

Nara

The temple of Nara's Great Buddha. Appears in episode 13.

Getting there
Kintetsu Nara Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「東大寺」 EP13

Osaka Station

Osaka

The largest rail terminal in western Japan, in Umeda. Appears in episode 16.

Getting there
Osaka-Umeda Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「大阪駅」 EP16

Takayama Station

Gifu

A Takayama Line station, the gateway to the old town. Appears in episode 17.

Getting there
Takayama Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「高山駅」 EP17 · Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 高山駅

Sosei Bridge

Hokkaido

A stone bridge over the Sosei river in Sapporo. Appears in episode 19.

Getting there
Odori Stn · 3 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「創成橋」 EP19 · Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 創成橋

Conan Ohashi Bridge

Tottori

A bridge over the Yura river in Hokuei, lined with Detective Conan statues. Appears in the opening sequence.

Getting there
Yura Stn · 8 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「コナン大橋」 OP

Gojo Bridge

Aichi

A bridge over the Horikawa canal in Nagoya. Appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Marunouchi 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「五條橋」 EP6 · Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 五條橋

Nagoya Castle

Aichi

The Tokugawa castle famous for its golden shachihoko. Appears in episode 6.

Getting there
Nagoyajo Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「名古屋城」 EP6 · Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 名古屋城

Mojiko Station

Fukuoka

A 1914 neo-Renaissance station building and Important Cultural Property. Appears in episode 8.

Getting there
Mojikō Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「門司港駅」 EP8 · Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 門司港駅

Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park

Nagano

The battlefield of Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin, with a statue of their legendary duel. Appears in episode 18.

Getting there
Nagano Stn + bus 20min · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「川中島古戦場史跡公園」 EP18 · Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 川中島古戦場史跡公園

Zenko-ji

Nagano

An ancient non-sectarian temple whose main hall is a National Treasure. Appears in episode 18.

Getting there
Zenkojishita Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「善光寺」 EP18

Sumida Park

Tokyo

The park along the Asakusa bank of the Sumida.

Getting there
Asakusa Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA 「台東区立隅田公園」

Yunoshimakan

Gifu

A 1931 inn on the heights of Gero hot springs.

Getting there
Gero Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 湯之島館

KKR Hotel Nagoya

Aichi

A hotel near Nagoya Castle.

Getting there
Nagoyajo Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — KKRホテル名古屋

Kinshachi Yokocho Yoshinao Zone

Aichi

The dining street outside Nagoya Castle's main gate.

Getting there
Nagoyajo Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
Anime Pilgrimage『真・侍伝 YAIBA』聖地巡礼マップ — 金シャチ横丁 正門エリア 義直ゾーン

Dotonbori

Osaka

Osaka's entertainment district, known for the Glico sign.

Getting there
Namba Stn · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Kikuya

Tokyo

A Japanese confectioner in Asakusa.

Getting there
Tawaramachi Stn · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Nagahama Castle

Shiga

The site of the first castle Toyotomi Hideyoshi built, with a rebuilt keep housing a history museum.

Getting there
Nagahama Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues

Sumidagawa Ohashi Bridge

Tokyo

The two-deck bridge carrying the Hakozaki route over the Sumida between Nihonbashi and Koto. It appears in the closing sequence.

Getting there
Hatchōbori Stn · 21 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
Anime Pilgrimage — 真・侍伝 YAIBA

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