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Mar 17, 2024 · Here are the top Japan Anime tourist attractions, with detailed information on how to get there, entrance fees, special Anime events, and more! 1. Ghibli Museum (Mitaka, Tokyo)
Part of the Tanzawa-Oyama Quasi-National Park, which is designated as a protected landscape, Mt. Oyama (1252m above sea level) is one of the best-known mountains in Kanagawa Prefecture. A place rich in nature and history, Mt. Oyama is widely popular among beginner hikers and tourists alike because of its accessibility to the mountainside via ...
- Pre-Trip Checklist Entering Japan
- Suga Shrine Staircase (Tokyo) — Your Name
- Lake Motosu (Yamanaka) — Yuru Camp
- Shirakawago (Takayama) — Higurashi When They Cry
- Dogo Onsen (Ehime) — Spirited Away
- Lake Shikaribetsu (Hokkaido) — Spirited Away
- Yakushima (Kagoshima) — Princess Mononoke
- Kamakurakoko-Mae Station (Kanagawa)— Slam Dunk
- Oyama Dam (Hita City) — Attack on Titan
- Akihabara (Tokyo) — Steins;Gate
With Japan’s borders recently opened to Singaporean travellers, here are some quick tips to make your life easier ✈️: 1) Register on Japan Web in advance to skip the long airport queue like skipping anime openings. 2) Digital Vaccination Certificate via Notarise — minimum of 3 vaccination doses to skip PCR test 3) Bring sufficient masks — most attr...
“Haven’t we… Have I met you somewhere before?” —Nope, I exist in the real world unlike you. The famous blockbuster movie, Your Name, by Makoto Shinkai, ends with an emotional and touching ending scene where the main characters Taki and Mitsuha meet after the meteor incident on this legendary staircase leading to Suga Shrine in Yotsuya. Alight at Yo...
Photo credits (real-life image): animetourism88.com If there is one image that symbolises the heartwarming anime Yuru Camp, it is this very picture of Lake Motosu! To summarise, Yuru Camp is about the protagonist, Rin, and her friends travelling across various campsites in Japan. When visiting Mt Fuji, it is paramount to visit the Five Fuji Lakes a...
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is actually the inspiration for Hinamizawa, the village where the horror/murder mystery franchise, Higurashi When They Cry, is set. Far from being cursed (hopefully), this beautiful village features locations such as the Hachiman Shrine and Wada House. The idyllic traditional village is beautiful across all seasons w...
Photo credits: japan-guide.com Tucked in Ehime Prefecture, Dogo Onsen Honkan is one of the must-visit anime locations in northwest Shikoku. It’s the inspiration for Aburaya, the bathhouse owned by Yubaba, the witch in Spirited Away. Aside from its popularity because of the film, it’s also hailed as the oldest hot spring in Japan ♨️. Photo credits: ...
Photo credits: kawatabi-hokkaido.com I’m sure every Spirited Awayfan would remember the mysterious train station situated in the middle of a lake that extends across the horizon. Lake Shikaribetsu is famous for its train tracks spanning into the crystal-clear lake, looking as if it is straight out of a fairytale. However, I don’t think I would be r...
Photo credits: thejapantimes The island of Yakushima is home to a fairy-tale forest so magical that it inspired Hayao Miyazaki, the genius behind Studio Ghibli, to include it in his animated masterpiece, Princess Mononoke. It is famously known for yaku sugi– some of the most ancient living trees on the planet. The island also has an indigenous sub-...
Photo credits: zekkeijapan.com How I wish my trip to work could have a view like this 😌. This railway crossing at Kamakurakokomae Station with its vast ocean views and clear blue skies was used as the model for a scene in the upbeat opening theme for Slam Dunk, a classic sports anime that needs little introduction. Being one of the first animes I ...
Photo credits: tabimaniajapan.com The first installation of the project “Attack on Titanin HITA” was constructing life-sized statues of the main characters Eren, Mikasa, and Armin in front of the 93-metres-tall Oyama Dam which served as the inspiration for Wall Maria. With the surrounding view cut off by this massive structure, it makes you feel li...
Akihabara is a must-visit for any Japanese pop-culture fan simply because of the sheer number of anime and manga shops. Bonus points if you are a Steins;Gatefan, as Akihabara is also the premise of this highly-rated series.
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If you are an anime and manga lover who dreams of visiting Japan soon, here are five spots you should visit: 1. Pokémon Center Pokémon Centers are located all over Japan. These places offer a wide array of items that will satisfy your love for Pokémon.
Apr 18, 2023 · The hunt for manga- and anime-related locations along the Enoden train line offers an excellent opportunity to discover places of historical and cultural interest, tourist attractions, and...
Mar 30, 2021 · Many of Japan’s famous animated series take their inspiration from lesser-known towns, urban environments and rural landscapes. Discover the locations of your favorite anime and see another side of Japan. Lake Ashinoko, with Mt. Fuji in the distance, inspired some settings in the anime Evangelion.
Aug 1, 2012 · Mt. Oyama, an hour and a half from Yokohama or Shinjuku, offers hikers a variety of courses of varying difficulty levels, with spectacular views across two valleys, convenient picnicking spots, temples, shrines, and a quaint old style shopping street.
