7 Anime Sanctuaries in Tochigi Prefecture! Popular works are all here! Tour the stages of your favorite anime!

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This is the first one I would like to introduce, and this one has become an unspoken classic animated film.
"Suzume no Dokimari "is one of the masterpieces of Makoto Shinkai, the director of the ongoing mega-hit "Suzume no Dokimari". It is a mysterious work with an exquisite blend of emotional depiction, beautiful natural scenery, ineffable loneliness, and complex emotional subtleties.
The world of the work's detailing is prior to solid research and location scouting, and it is only with a solid foundation that the work can impress.
Places that give that sense of scale and sophistication exist in every corner of the country, and they are a good place to start.

In "5 Centimeters per Second," a boy-meets-girl relationship between a man and a woman who have been separated is elaborately depicted, and various train stations appear in the scenes.
The stations that appear here are a nice mix of various beautiful landscapes from all over the country.
Stations in Tokyo and stations in the Tohoku region also make an appearance, but Iwafune Station in Tochigi Prefecture has a Japanese-style architectural détaille from its exterior, giving it an atmospheric feel.
The attention to detail in every scene is the best part of the breathless style of Makoto Shinkai's films.

"information "
Name: Iwafune station (Iwafune-eki)
Address: Shizuka, Iwafune-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
Access: JR East Japan Line Iwafune Station

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This is "The work called Initial D "is a powerful work of car racing that Japan is proud to present to the nation.
It is a cool anime that has been a hit in all media, including video games, derivative works, manga, and anime, and has captured the hearts of many young men with the speed and thrill of its fast-moving cars and heated competition scenes.
One pass here in Tochigi Prefecture may look particularly familiar to many of you (see below).

As you can see from the pictures, the Iroha slope in Tochigi Prefecture is a very exciting driving course with intricate curves and steep grades and inclines.
The autumn leaves in full bloom at the beginning of fall are also very attractive, but from the viewpoint of the original work, they have been faithfully reproduced so that the viewer can feel the power of the running.
Although the actual driving speed is not as fast as in the cartoon, it would be interesting to enjoy the powerful driving experience while paying attention to the traffic laws.


"information "
Name: Irohazaka
Address: Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
Access: about 15 minutes by car from Kiyotaki IC on Nikko Utsunomiya Road

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The film is an ensemble coming-of-age drama that became the talk of the town when it was made into a live-action film.
Sweet, sour, and blue, the work generously expresses the preciousness of youth that everyone has experienced, and one cannot help but be shaken to the core by the work.
The emotional atmosphere of the film is also matched by the qualities of its creators. " "This work was created by the same staff that worked on Anohana, a tear-jerker that has left its mark on anime history.

The main setting of this work is the city of Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture, but the high school itself is depicted as Ashikaga Minami High School in Tochigi Prefecture as the stage station.
The orthodox atmosphere surrounded by nature and the clean, unspoiled, calm atmosphere is exactly the image of a very typical high school that comes to many people's minds when they hear the words "high school ".
That is why this location in Tochigi Prefecture is the setting for this work, which focuses on youth.
In addition, the very popular movie "From Today I Am! "is also depicted as a high school filming location in the live-action
This is a very good, easy-to-use, noiseless high school for creators.

"information "
Name: Ashikaga Minami High School
Address: 980 Shimojibutamachi, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi
Phone number: 0284-72-3118
Access: 10 min. walk from Tobu Isezaki Line Agata Sta.

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"Rorinbaku Daasu! "is an anime that aired from 2016 to 2017 and is a slow-life story about girls x xxx hobbies.
For example, "YuruCan△ "and "Bocchi Za Roku "are idea-oriented works in which cute girls enjoy austere hobbies, as typified by Kirara-style works such as and Bocchi Za Roku , and this one has a cycling theme.

Not all of the episodes are set in Tochigi Prefecture, but in episode 7, the entire Tochigi Prefecture is traversed by bicycle.
The scene of bicyclists gliding through originally popular tourist spots, especially in the vicinity of Nikko Toshogu Shrine and other nearby locations, is extremely refreshing and appealing.
The heartwarming atmosphere, the cuteness of the girls, and the rich natural environment of Tochigi Prefecture combine to make you want to go cycling yourself.

"information "
Name: Shinbashi
Address: Kamibachiishi-cho, Nikko-shi, Tochigi
Phone number: 0288-54-0535
Access: 20 min. walk from JR Nikko Station and Tobu Nikko Station.
or 5 minutes by bus

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Mirai Nikki has a Yandere theme and is intended for ages 15 and up, and it is an interesting work that follows the atmosphere of the somewhat extreme old late-night anime world.
It is the kind of work that Akiba-kei people are passionate about, and although its popularity among the masses and name recognition are questionable, it is definitely a work that demonstrates its ability.

As mentioned in the headline, this work, with its complex intertwining of multi-layered entertainment elements, is a well-established story with its own unique worldview.
The sacred places in Tochigi Prefecture that appear as the setting for such works are "Kinugawa ".
Originally a popular tourist destination as a hot spring resort, this place is interesting for its cool name and mysterious atmosphere, as if there is some mystery swirling around.
The Fureai Bridge is especially powerful, with painted demons all over the stairs. It is so powerful that children would be frightened if they saw it, and they will be attracted to it.


"information "
Name: Kinugawa Fureai Bridge
Address: 476-4 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko-shi, Tochigi
Phone number: 0288-76-4111
Access: Tobu Railway "Kinugawa Onsen Station "about 15 minutes on foot

"Praore "is set to be an anime that will air in the fall of 2021.
It is a unique work set in ice hockey, where high school girls connect the puck, and has gained a certain reputation as a "sporty x high school girl" type of work.
It's exciting to see them take on a national competition of sorts, and the setting, where the winner is given the right to perform in an idol live show, is reminiscent of "Uma Musume ".
The fact that this work was created on the premise of a media mix with shadow games is also a common feature, making it a work that is firmly in tune with the trend.

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For those who have actually seen the work, Tochigi Prefecture is a proportionally perfect setting because of the slightly rural feel of the work here, its sense of rise from the countryside, and its focus on winter sports.
This station front appears in impressive scenes such as encounters with other school groups and scenes of meeting and parting.
Please visit the sacred place of this work, which is still fresh in our memories.

"information "
Name: Tobu Nikko Station (Tobu Nikko Eki)
Address: 4-3 Matsubara-cho, Nikko-shi, Tochigi
Access: Tobu Nikko Line from "Tobu Nikko Station "

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Last but not least, here is a brief introduction.
"Weak Pedal "was one of the most popular works that dominated the anime world about a decade ago, gaining great popularity among young people and women.
The passion and sparkling coolness of this youthful sporty story set in a bicycle race attracts many people.
"Weak Pedal NEW GENERATION "is the third season of the anime version, and the fact that it has lasted that long shows how well it has been supported.

As the name of the park suggests, this park is adjacent to Utsunomiya Castle.
The castle itself is not particularly large, but the walls that surround it are very impressive in scale.
The stylish atmosphere is impressive at first glance, with white walls surrounded by lush green trees, an unintentional combination of Japanese and Western styles reminiscent of the Koshien of old.
Such a setting appears in the inter-high school scene in the second year of the anime. This stage setting is a hateful match for the extremely hot, blood- and tear-filled scene.
We hope you will take a look at it.


"information "
Name: Utsunomiya Castle Site Park
Address: 1 Asahi 1-chome, Honmaru-cho, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi
Access: Bus Stop No. 38, West Exit Bus Terminal, JR Utsunomiya Station
Kanto Bus "City Circulation Line (Kibuna) "to "Utsunomiya City Hall "or "Get off at Utsunomiya Joshi Park Entrance "