You can actually visit many of the sites you see on your favorite TV shows and movies.
What if we told you that you could actually seereal Studio Ghibli flick setsin literal life ? Well , not all of them — the iconic Howl ’s Moving Castle is n’t , technically , a real office … But somebuildings and landmarksfeatured in the world - famous motion-picture show actually are , and the same go for many other fan - favorite anime films and shows .
If you neededyet another reason to bring down Japan , anime - inspired travel should by all odds be on your listing . From iconic TV shows to fabled movies , many anime creators accept inspiration from real Nipponese locations to create their compelling narratives , and some of the most famous ones are actually easy for buff to confab .
To help anime lover experience their favorite shows and film in real life , the team atJapan Rail Passjust put together a comprehensive guide of the ripe real - life locations mirroring some of the most iconic preferences .
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" call in Japanese Zanzibar copal locations in real life is an incredible experience that let fans to step directly into the worlds they ’ve adore on screen , " Haroun Khan , laminitis of Japan Rail Pass , said in a assertion . " These places are n’t just setting ; they ’re live , emit parts of Japanese finish . Exploring them offers a chance to palpate the same excitation and wonder as your favorite fibre and create unforgettable memories that will rest with you long after the tripper is over . "
Death Noteaficionados will be very pleased to watch that , by heading to the Hibiya Park Seagull Fountain in Tokyo , they will find themselves in a key location of the series . It ’s where Light Yagami , the protagonist , tests the Death Note — and this site is imprint in the memory of many buff .
If you ’d like to experience someHigurashi no Naku Koro ni(in English , Higurashi : When They outcry ) in actual life , instead , just lead over to Shirakawa - go , in the Gifu Prefecture . Walking through the streets , you ’ll shortly realize that the spot look conversant , and for a good ground . The fictional village of Hinamizawa was actually inspired by Shirakawa - go .
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Studio Ghibli fan wo n’t be disappointed , either . Remember the bathhouse shop at by spirit and demon - same fauna of all kind ? Well , it kind of exists — but you wo n’t operate into No - Face there . It ’s Dogo Onsen , located in Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture , and it ’s an genuine spicy spring and bathing machine gist where visitor can take a pleasant soaking surrounded by traditional Japanese style features and decorations .
Take a look at 15 top real - life sentence Nipponese Zanzibar copal locations below :
Anime : Death NoteLocation : Hibiya Park Seagull Fountain , Kasumigaseki , Chiyoda City , Tokyo
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Anime : Kimi no Na wa(Your Name)Location : Suga Shrine Staircase , Tokyo
gum anime : Steins;GateLocation : Radio Kaikan , Akihabara , Tokyo
gum anime : Jujutsu KaisenLocation : Harajuku , Tokyo
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gum anime : Spirited AwayLocation : Dogo Onsen , Matsuyama , Ehime Prefecture
Zanzibar copal : Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wa Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai(AnoHana : The Flower We Saw That Day)Location : Chichibu , Saitama Prefecture
Anime : Bungou Stray DogsLocation : Yokohama Chinatown
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Zanzibar copal : HyoukaLocation : Takayama , Gifu Prefecture
Anime : Terror in ResonanceLocation : Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Anime:5 Centimeters per SecondLocation : Odakyu Line West Entrance Railway Crossing , Shibuya City , Tokyo
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Anime : The Melancholy of Haruhi SuzumiyaLocation : Nishinomiya , Hyogo Prefecture
Anime : Suzume no TojimariLocation : Hijiribashi Bridge , Kanda River , Chiyoda City , Tokyo
Anime : Higurashi no Naku Koro ni(Higurashi : When They Cry)Location : Shirakawa - go , Gifu Prefecture
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Anime : Yuru Camp(Laid - Back Camp)Location : Lake Motosuko , Yamanashi Prefecture
Anime : ChihayafuruLocation : Omi Jingu , Otsu , Shiga Prefecture
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