“IRODUKU: The World in Colors” (Japanese title: Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara) is an anime set in Nagasaki City. Many scenes of Nagasaki appear in the series, such as Meganebashi Bridge, Kinen-zaka and the Ishibashi tram stop.
This article lists the places in Nagasaki City you can visit on an “IRODUKU” pilgrimage, together with the scenes they appear in. The places I actually walked, Meganebashi Bridge, the Ishibashi tram stop, Kinen-zaka and the hills of Minamiyamate, are introduced with photos.
I walked around central Nagasaki and Minamiyamate on October 23, 2024. All photos in this article were taken that day.
About the information in this article
- Information checked on: October 18, 2026 (in the location feature of the anime magazine “Febri,” the official stamp rally page and other sources)
- No images from the anime are used. All photos show the actual locations.
- For the places on the list that I did not visit, I only describe the location and the scene, without photos.
- 1. What is “IRODUKU: The World in Colors”? | An anime set in Nagasaki
- 2. List of “IRODUKU” locations in Nagasaki
- 3. Pilgrimage spots I actually walked
- ① Meganebashi Bridge | The stone bridge where Kohaku walked with her mother (Episode 5)
- ② Ishibashi tram stop | The tram stop where Sho told Hitomi how he felt (Episode 9)
- ③ Kinen-zaka | The lane where they went out to photograph everyday scenery (Episode 8)
- ④ Oura Observation Park and the hills of Minamiyamate | Where Hitomi threw herself into Yuito’s arms (Episode 11)
- 4. Recommended route and access
- 5. Pilgrimage etiquette
- 6. Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- 7. Summary
1. What is “IRODUKU: The World in Colors”? | An anime set in Nagasaki
“IRODUKU: The World in Colors” is an original TV anime produced by P.A.WORKS. It aired from October to December 2018 and has 13 episodes. It was directed by Toshiya Shinohara.
The story begins in Nagasaki in the year 2078. Hitomi Tsukishiro, a girl born into a family of witches who lost the ability to see colors as a child, is sent 60 years back in time to Nagasaki in 2018 by her grandmother’s magic. There she meets her grandmother Kohaku as a high school student, and Yuito Aoi, a boy who draws pictures, along with their friends.
The series shows not only famous sights such as Glover Garden, but also slopes, parks, tram stops and other everyday scenery that the people of Nagasaki see in their daily lives.
2. List of “IRODUKU” locations in Nagasaki
The location feature in the anime magazine “Febri” introduces the following places. The places marked with a circle in the “I walked here” column are introduced with photos in the next section.
| Place | Scene in the anime | I walked here |
|---|---|---|
| Meganebashi Bridge | Episode 5, where Kohaku walked with her mother | 〇 |
| Ishibashi tram stop | Episode 9, where Sho told Hitomi how he felt | 〇 |
| Kinen-zaka | Episode 8, the neighborhood lane where they went out to photograph everyday scenery | 〇 |
| Oura Observation Park | Episode 11, where Hitomi threw herself into Yuito’s arms (reached from Kinen-zaka) | 〇 |
| Near Gate 2 of Glover Garden | Episode 11, where Hitomi ran after a paper airplane | － |
| Nabekanmuriyama Park | Episode 5, the observation deck where Hitomi and Yuito stopped on their way back from shopping | － |
| Nagasaki Seaside Park | Episode 10, where Hitomi and Asagi made up, and other scenes | － |
| Around Chinatown | Episode 6, where color returns to Hitomi’s world and a golden fish swims through the sky | － |
| Mori no Majo Cafe (Saikai Town) | The cafe that served as the model for the “Magic Shop” in the anime | － |
In November 2025, a digital stamp rally was also held at five places: Meganebashi Bridge, Matsugae Park (near the Ishibashi tram stop), Glover Garden, Kinen-zaka and the Minamiyamate Rest House (it has now ended).
3. Pilgrimage spots I actually walked
① Meganebashi Bridge | The stone bridge where Kohaku walked with her mother (Episode 5)
Meganebashi Bridge is a stone arch bridge over the Nakashima River. When its two arches are reflected in the water, they look like a pair of glasses (“megane” in Japanese), which is how the bridge got its name.
In the anime, it appears in Episode 5 as the place where Kohaku walked with her mother. There are stone steps on the riverbank, so you can go down right next to the water. When I visited, school students on a school trip were also walking along the riverbank.
It is a classic school trip destination, so there were many students and it was lively. It is cropped out of the photo, but at the bottom there are several stepping stones for crossing to the other bank, and many students were standing on them to take photos.
② Ishibashi tram stop | The tram stop where Sho told Hitomi how he felt (Episode 9)
The Ishibashi tram stop is one of the terminal stops of the Nagasaki streetcar. It appears in Episode 9 as the place where Sho told Hitomi how he felt.
The Ishibashi tram stop is also the entrance to the hillside town of Minamiyamate. Nearby is the “Glover Sky Road,” which connects an inclined elevator with a vertical elevator, so you can reach the upper part of Minamiyamate without climbing the slope.
The tram stop is an ordinary place to catch the streetcar, with houses and shops nearby. When taking photos, please do not get in the way of the trams or the people getting on and off.
③ Kinen-zaka | The lane where they went out to photograph everyday scenery (Episode 8)
Kinen-zaka is a narrow stone-paved slope next to Oura Cathedral. In the anime, it appears in Episode 8 as the neighborhood lane where they went out to photograph everyday scenery.
As you walk down the slope, Nagasaki Port comes into view beyond the tiled roofs of old houses. It is a place where you can feel the everyday Nagasaki scenery shown in the anime.
I visited on a weekday, and it was really quiet, so I could take my time sightseeing.
④ Oura Observation Park and the hills of Minamiyamate | Where Hitomi threw herself into Yuito’s arms (Episode 11)
Oura Observation Park is a small park next to the Minamiyamate Rest House. The Febri article introduces it as the place where Hitomi threw herself into Yuito’s arms in Episode 11. You can look out over a typical Nagasaki view, with houses packed tightly on the hillsides.
On the hills of Minamiyamate, there are several places where you can sit on a bench and look out over the town. They are good spots for a short rest while walking up and down the slopes.
4. Recommended route and access
Meganebashi Bridge and Minamiyamate are a little far apart, but you can reach both by streetcar. Minamiyamate has many slopes, so I recommend going up first with the Glover Sky Road and then walking down the slopes as you look around.
- Meganebashi Bridge (a short walk from the “Meganebashi” tram stop)
- Take the streetcar to the Ishibashi tram stop
- Go up to the upper part of Minamiyamate with the Glover Sky Road
- Oura Observation Park and the Minamiyamate Rest House
- Walk down Kinen-zaka toward Oura Cathedral
The slopes of Minamiyamate are also locations in other anime. I introduce the model locations of the film “The Colors Within” in The Colors Within (Kimi no Iro) Nagasaki Pilgrimage, and how to walk the slopes of Minamiyamate in my Nagasaki slope walk article.
5. Pilgrimage etiquette
- There are houses where people live around Kinen-zaka and the slopes of Minamiyamate. Please do not talk loudly or peek into homes and gardens.
- Please do not enter private property or off-limits areas.
- When taking photos at tram stops or on narrow slopes, please do not get in the way of trams or passersby.
- Please take your trash home with you.
6. Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Q. Where is “IRODUKU: The World in Colors” set?
A. It is set in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Meganebashi Bridge, the Ishibashi tram stop, Kinen-zaka, Oura Observation Park, Glover Garden, Nagasaki Seaside Park and other places appear in the anime.
Q. Can I visit the locations in one day?
A. Meganebashi Bridge and Minamiyamate (the Ishibashi tram stop, Kinen-zaka, Oura Observation Park and Glover Garden) can be visited in one day by streetcar. Mori no Majo Cafe in Saikai Town is far from central Nagasaki, so I recommend visiting it on another day.
Q. I am worried about the steep slopes.
A. If you use the elevators of the “Glover Sky Road” near the Ishibashi tram stop, you can reach the upper part of Minamiyamate without climbing the slope. It is easier to look around while walking down from the top.
7. Summary
The locations of “IRODUKU: The World in Colors” include both famous Nagasaki sights and the scenery of everyday life.
- An original anime produced by P.A.WORKS that aired in 2018. It is set in Nagasaki City
- Meganebashi Bridge (Episode 5), the Ishibashi tram stop (Episode 9), Kinen-zaka (Episode 8), Oura Observation Park (Episode 11) and other places appear
- Meganebashi Bridge and Minamiyamate can be visited in one day using the streetcar and the Glover Sky Road
- The slopes run through residential areas. Walk quietly and follow the etiquette on your pilgrimage
Information referred to (checked on October 18, 2026)
- Visiting Nagasaki City, the setting of “IRODUKU: The World in Colors” | Febri (Japanese)
- IRODUKU: The World in Colors Digital Stamp Rally (Japanese)
- New key visual and additional cast for P.A.WORKS’ “IRODUKU: The World in Colors” | Comic Natalie (Japanese)
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