Anime Pilgrimage · Chubu & Hokuriku

Let's Make a Mug Too Series Anime Pilgrimage Guide

🏅 Selected for the 2026 edition of “Japanese Anime Tourism 88-Spots” (Anime Tourism Association)📍 3 places
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About

About

Set in Tajimi, home of Mino ware pottery, this work follows high school girls who throw themselves into ceramics and grow along the way, and it began as a free comic distributed in the city. Tajimi, Gifu, is selected for the 88 Anime Spots.

Official site of the work ↗
Places

Places to visit

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

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    JR Tajimi Station

    📍 Tajimi, Gifu

    The gateway to Tajimi, the setting of the work, and a place Tajimi City mentions alongside its introduction of the work.

    ⚠️ Inside the station, take photos without blocking other passengers.

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    Nagase Shopping Street

    📍 Tajimi, Gifu

    A shopping street south of Tajimi Station, and a place Tajimi City mentions alongside its introduction of the work.

    ⚠️ Do not block the way in front of open shops, and ask permission before photographing shop interiors or staff.

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    Kokeizan Eihoji Temple

    📍 Tajimi, Gifu

    A temple known for its National Treasure Kannon Hall and Founder's Hall and its scenic garden. The Anime Tourism Association introduces it as a place the voice cast visited in the live-action segments of the work.

    ⚠️ Stay quiet on the temple grounds, and do not disturb worshippers or religious practice.

Etiquette

Pilgrimage etiquette

  • ✓In the shopping street, be careful not to disturb open shops when walking or taking photos.
  • ✓At the temple, be mindful of worshippers and explore quietly.
  • ✓Avoid entering or photographing residential areas and the surroundings of schools.
Tips

Tips

  • •Starting from Tajimi Station, you can combine the shopping street near the station with Eihoji Temple.
  • •Visiting shops and galleries selling Mino ware alongside the spots lets you enjoy the world of the work even more.
Plan your trip

Plan your trip

Where to Stay · Agoda

Places to Stay near JR Tajimi StationPR

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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