A coming-of-age story about a high school boy and girl who both struggle with insomnia and grow closer while spending secret time together in their school's observatory. Nanao, Ishikawa, is selected for the 88 Anime Spots, and Ishikawa Prefecture's official tourism site introduces spots from the work in central Nanao and along Nanao Bay.
Official site of the work ↗Places introduced by local governments, tourism associations or the work’s official channels.
📍 Nakajimamachi, Nanao, Ishikawa
A station with a retro station building overlooking Nanao Bay, introduced on Ishikawa Prefecture's official tourism site as a spot that appears in the work.
⚠️ Taking photos from the tracks or by stepping beyond the platform edge is dangerous. Do not get in the way of train passengers.
📍 Fukaura, Nakajimamachi, Nanao, Ishikawa
A small shrine beyond the fishing port, listed as a spot from the work; climbing its steps gives a view over the Fukaura inlet.
⚠️ This shrine is cherished by local people. Visit quietly, and watch your step on the unlit stairs.
📍 Ikomamachi and nearby, Nanao, Ishikawa
The collective name for the seven bridges over the Misogi River, which flows through central Nanao, introduced as a spot that appears in the original manga.
⚠️ Cars and pedestrians use the bridges. Take photos from a spot where you will not block traffic.
📍 Nanao, Ishikawa (around Ribbon-dori Street)
A small lane lined with retro signs within Ribbon-dori Street near Nanao Station, introduced as a spot that appears in the work.
⚠️ Shops and homes line this street. Take care not to photograph shopfronts or residents.
🎬 4 placesHokkaido・Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Motomachi, Hakodate, Hokkaido・Uchiura, Numazu, Shizuoka・Uchiura Mito, Numazu, Shizuoka
Set in a seaside town in Numazu, Shizuoka, Love Live! Sunshine!! follows a group of high school girls who set out to shine as school idols. Numazu, the heart of the story, and Hakodate in Hokkaido are both selected for the 88 Anime Spots.
🎬 13 placesTohoku・Tokyo & Around・Chubu & Hokuriku・Kansai・Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Aomori City, Aomori・Morioka City, Iwate・Awashimaura Village, Niigata
A university student who dreams of becoming a manga artist hits a creative wall and sets off on easygoing trips around Japan, choosing each destination by social media poll. The 88 Anime Spots selection includes all 13 prefectures the story visits: Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, Tochigi, Tokyo, Niigata, Toyama, Mie, Wakayama, Shimane, Hiroshima and Kagawa.
🎬 11 placesTokyo & Around・Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Akishima, Tokyo・Yamanashi City, Yamanashi・Minobu Town, Yamanashi
The story of Nadeshiko, a high school girl who moves to Yamanashi, meets Rin, a fan of solo camping, and comes to enjoy camping with her friends. Akishima in Tokyo, Yamanashi City and Minobu in Yamanashi, Hamamatsu and Kawanehon in Shizuoka, and Nagoya in Aichi are selected for the 88 Anime Spots.
🎬 3 placesTokyo & Around・Chubu & Hokuriku・Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Hakone Town, Kanagawa・Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka・Ube City, Yamaguchi
An anime series about young people who pilot the Evangelions, giant humanoid weapons, against mysterious enemies called Angels. The 88 Anime Spots selection includes Hakone Town in Kanagawa, the model for Tokyo-3, along with Hamamatsu City in Shizuoka and Ube City in Yamaguchi, which served as models for settings in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
🎬 4 placesChubu & Hokuriku ・ Sanjo, Niigata
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.
🎬 1 placeChubu & Hokuriku ・ Kamiichi, Toyama
Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, this film follows a woman who falls in love with a wolf man and raises their two "wolf children" in the countryside over 13 years. Kamiichi in Toyama, the director's hometown and the setting of the film, is selected for the 88 Anime Spots.
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.
