Anime Pilgrimage · Chubu & Hokuriku

Do It Yourself!! Anime Pilgrimage Guide

🏅 Selected for the 2026 edition of “Japanese Anime Tourism 88-Spots” (Anime Tourism Association)📍 4 places
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About

About

An original anime about high school girls who discover the joy of DIY and enjoy making things through trial and error. Sanjo in Niigata, known as a town of craftsmanship, is selected for the 88 Anime Spots.

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Places

Places to visit

Places introduced by local governments, tourism associations or the work’s official channels.

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    Kita-Sanjo Station

    📍 Sanjo, Niigata

    A station that Sanjo City introduces as one of the spots in the city that appear in the series.

    ⚠️ Near stations and tracks, put safety first and do not get in the way of trains or passengers.

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    Stage Engawa

    📍 Sanjo, Niigata

    A community facility in central Sanjo that the city introduces as a spot appearing in the series.

    ⚠️ Be considerate so that you do not disturb people using the facility.

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    Ichinokido Shopping Street

    📍 Sanjo, Niigata

    A local shopping street that Sanjo City introduces as a spot appearing in the series.

    ⚠️ When taking photos in front of a shop that is open, ask the staff first.

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    Hachiman Park

    📍 Sanjo, Niigata

    A park that Sanjo City introduces as a spot appearing in the series.

    ⚠️ The neighborhood is residential, so please keep quiet.

Etiquette

Pilgrimage etiquette

  • ✓On the shopping street, avoid long photo sessions in front of shops so you do not interfere with business.
  • ✓When walking through residential areas, keep quiet and do not enter private property.
Tips

Tips

  • •Starting from Kita-Sanjo Station, you can walk to the spots in central Sanjo.
  • •Combine your visit with hands-on experiences unique to Sanjo, a town of craftsmanship, such as blacksmithing.
Where to Stay · Agoda

Places to Stay near Kita-Sanjo StationPR

Prices and availability are shown on Agoda.

Anime Pilgrimage

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Wolf Children

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🎬 1 place

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Places are based on information from local governments, tourism associations, official sources of each work and the Anime Tourism Association. Limited-time collaborations, prices and opening hours are not listed — please check each official site before you go.

Sources

Checked: 2026-10-14