Pilgrimage to sacred sites

Former Toyosato Elementary School Buildings: K-On! Pilgrimage Highlights, Opening Hours, Access, and the Itō Chūbei Memorial Hall

The former Toyosato Elementary School buildings in Toyosato, Shiga Prefecture, known as the K-On! pilgrimage site. A guide to the white school designed by Vories, the exhibits of guitars and goods, opening hours, access, visitor manners, and the nearby Itō Chūbei Memorial Hall.

2026.10.25

Kinki region

IRODUKU: The World in Colors Nagasaki Pilgrimage | Walking Meganebashi, Ishibashi Tram Stop and Kinen-zaka

A guide to the Nagasaki locations of the anime IRODUKU: The World in Colors, with the scenes they appear in. Includes my photos of Meganebashi Bridge, the Ishibashi tram stop, Kinen-zaka and Oura Observation Park, a route using the streetcar and Glover Sky Road, and etiquette.

2026.10.21

Kyushu region

Too Many Losing Heroines! (Makeine) Pilgrimage | 12 Locations around Toyohashi Station, from Seibunkan to the Suijo Building

A pilgrimage guide to Toyohashi, Aichi, the setting of the anime Too Many Losing Heroines! Of the 12 spots near the station listed by the Toyohashi tourism bureau, I introduce Seibunkan Bookstore, the Suijo Building, Bon Chiga, Kalmia and more with my own photos.

2026.10.21

Chūbu region

The Colors Within (Kimi no Iro) Nagasaki Pilgrimage | Walking Dondon-zaka and the Slopes of Minamiyamate

I walked Minamiyamate in Nagasaki, a model location for the anime film The Colors Within (Kimi no Iro). This guide covers Dondon-zaka, the Minamiyamate Rest House with signed boards from the director and cast, Kinen-zaka and the Glover Sky Road, with my own photos.

2026.10.14

Kyushu region

true tears Pilgrimage in Johana: 7 Anime Locations, Walking Route & Access

A pilgrimage guide to Johana in Nanto, Toyama, the model for Mugiha in the anime true tears. Seven locations with episode numbers, including Johana Station, A-Coop Nanto Sefre, Gobozaka slope and Zentokuji Temple, plus a walking route, access and etiquette.

2026.10.11

Chūbu region

Summer Pockets Pilgrimage in Naoshima: 10 Anime Locations (Kato House, Benten Island, Naoshima Dam) & How to Get Around

Visit the real-life Torishiro Island from Summer Pockets on Naoshima, Kagawa. 10 anime and game locations matched to scenes — Miyanoura Port, the Kato House inn, Benten Island, Naoshima Dam — plus a model route, bus and bike tips, and ferry access.

2026.10.08

Shikoku region

Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka Pilgrimage Guide: Fukui City’s Real-Life Anime Locations & Local Food

Set in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, the coming-of-age romantic comedy Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka (known to fans ...

2026.10.02

Chūbu region

Fafner in the Azure Onomichi Pilgrimage Guide: The Railroad Crossing, the Makabe Family Home, and the View from Mukaishima

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).The sci-fi robot anime series Fafner in the Azure is set on the fic...

2026.09.30

Chūgoku region

Love Live! Sunshine!! Uchiura Pilgrimage Guide: Awashima Marine Park, Yasudaya Ryokan & More Real-Life Aqours Locations

The Uchiura area of Numazu, Shizuoka is the heart of the Love Live! Sunshine!! setting — the real-world neighborhood beh...

2026.09.03

Chūbu region