Kōenji Hikawa Shrine is marked by the presence of a small, separate pavilion on its grounds known as Kisho Jinja, the only shrine in Japan dedicated specifically to the weather. While the main Hikawa site dates back centuries to the…
Tokyo Anime Pilgrimage
This route traces the real-world backdrops of iconic anime scenes across Tokyo, from the steps of Your Name to the streets of Bocchi the Rock!.
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1. Kōenji Hikawa Shrine
2. Shelter Shimokitazawa
Shelter Shimokitazawa is tucked away in a basement at two-six-ten Kitazawa. You can identify the venue by the stairs leading down from the street level into a dark, compact space built to accommodate roughly two hundred to two hundred…
3. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is defined by the stark contrast between its vast, tree-lined lawns and the high-rise buildings of Tokyo that loom just beyond its boundary. This fifty-eight-hectare space encompasses three distinct…
4. Suga Shrine Otokodan
Suga Shrine is recognizable by the steep stone staircase leading up to it, which is bordered by distinctive red railings. This staircase gained international attention as the setting for the final, climactic reunion scene in the two…
5. Kanda Myoujin Shrine
Kanda Myoujin Shrine is distinguished by its vivid vermilion-painted Zuishin-mon gate, which stands as a bright, colorful entrance to the grounds. Founded in seven thirty, this site has served as a guardian for Tokyo for thirteen hundred…
6. Akihabara Radio Kaikan
Akihabara Radio Kaikan rises ten stories above the ground near the Electric Town exit of Akihabara Station. The building is identifiable by its bright yellow signage and the dense concentration of shops filling its floors with anime…