An animated film directed by Mamoru Hosoda in which Kenji, a high school math whiz, joins his senior Natsuki and her relatives in the Nagano countryside to face a crisis that began in a virtual world. Ueda in Nagano, the model for the town where the Jinnouchi family lives, is selected for the 88 Anime Spots.
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📍 Ueda, Nagano
The site of Ueda Castle, built by Sanada Masayuki. The Anime Tourism Association notes that the restored East Koguchi Yagura Gate is known as the model for the gate of the Jinnouchi family's estate in the film.
⚠️ This is a historic site, so do not climb the stone walls or touch the buildings.
📍 Ote, Ueda, Nagano
A tourist hall near Ueda Castle Park. The Anime Tourism Association lists its second floor as the place that holds the official 88 Anime Spots plaque and goshuin (commemorative stamp).
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🎬 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.
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