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TV anime · 2024

Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night — real-life locations

7 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Saitama. 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

Hanazono Shrine

Tokyo Start here

The shrine shown in the film.

Getting there
Shinjuku-sanchome Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

Omiya Station

Saitama

The station shown in the film.

Getting there
Omiya Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Omokado

Tokyo

The shop shown in the film.

Getting there
Harajuku Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

Shinjuku Station

Tokyo

The station shown in the film.

Getting there
Shinjuku Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Shinjuku Station East Exit Plaza

Tokyo

The plaza shown in the story.

Getting there
Shinjuku Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Do not photograph residents or students

Shibuya Station Fukutoshin Line Platform

Tokyo

The station shown in the story.

Getting there
Shibuya Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

Sunshine City Fountain Plaza

Tokyo

The shop shown in the story.

Getting there
Higashi-ikebukuro Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • No photography indoors

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