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A Sign of Affection — real-life locations

8 places you can visit, in Saitama, Kyoto. 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

Minami-Yono Station

Saitama Start here

The station shown in episode 2.

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

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Doshisha University

Kyoto

The school shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Kuramaguchi Stn · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Do not enter private property
  • Residential area — people live here

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Meika Park

Saitama

The park shown in episode 1.

Getting there
Higashi-Urawa Stn · 23 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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Suzuya-Higashi Park

Saitama

The park shown in episode 2.

Getting there
Minami-Yono Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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Oyaguchi Hikawa Shrine

Saitama

The shrine shown in episode 3.

Getting there
Higashi-Urawa Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here

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Kita-Urawa Station

Saitama

The station shown in episode 4.

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

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Higashi-Urawa Station

Saitama

The station shown in episode 12.

Getting there
Higashi-Urawa Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road

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Maechi 1-chome Daini Park

Saitama

The park shown in the story.

Getting there
Minami-Urawa Stn · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students

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