Visit these Top 5 Places from your favourite Anime!

Manga and Anime are a very integral part of Japanese culture and are loved by people around the world. While the stories told within this universe are fictional, many locations are inspired by real life places. Being in the same spot as one’s favourite characters, visiting pivotal places from the movies and TV shows, is something all anime lovers look forward to! So, if you’re visiting Japan, or making a list of real-life anime locations you could visit, here are a few you could add to it!

Ashikaga Flower Park from Demon Slayer

 

During the final selection of the Demon Slayer Corpse, the protagonist Tanjiro Kamado witnesses a glowing environment of Wisteria. In real life, this can be found at the Ashikaga Flower Park, home to a 150-year-old wisteria tree, along with numerous other types of flowers. These also illuminate on their own, and witnessing it is a truly magical experience. A winter illumination display with thousands of LED lights is also put up, and one can immerse themselves in the world of Demon Slayer.

Red Staircase from Your Name

This list would be incomplete without mentioning the beloved red staircase from Your Name. It was not only used on the poster, but it’s also the place where Mitsuha and Taki finally meet each other. You can find this iconic staircase at Suga Shrine, Tokyo, where there are chances that you’ll also find other fans reliving the fateful and beautiful moment between the protagonists of the film.

Chinatown Yokohama from Bungo Stray Dogs

Yokohama Chinatown is the largest one in Japan, located just south of Tokyo, and is one of the most featured places of the anime. One can explore various shops and restaurants, and collect souvenirs. Another thing you might have noticed in the anime is the Ferris wheel, which is called the Cosmo Clock 21. In real life, you can find it at the amusement park – Cosmo World.

Tokyo City View Observation Deck Roppongi Hills from Weathering With You

The scene where Hina prays for good weather for the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival takes place at the Tokyo City View Observation Deck at Roppongi Hills. It is located 270 m above sea level, and gives a panoramic view of Tokyo City. Other significant places from the film that one can visit are Tabata Station, McDonald’s Seibu Shinjuku Station, and Asahi Inari Shrine.

Takeshita Street from Jujutsu Kaisen

The famous Takeshita Street is featured in episode 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen and can also be seen when Nobara is walking down the street. It’s among the most popular and busy tourist spots, and is known for numerous stores selling a variety of creative and fashionable clothing and accessories. Along with that, there’s a range of food stalls, and restaurants you can choose to visit as well!

These are just a few places that you can visit from the plethora of sights all over Japan.
Transport yourself from these fictional anime places, to the real ones!

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