Tokyo in 3 Days: Anime Pilgrimage Plan

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Come early, before the crowds peak. The anime's official site publishes a map of Shibuya Incident locations around Shibuya Station; fans also point to the buildings around the station, such as Shibuya Mark City and Shibuya Hikarie. Photograph from the sidewalk or from a station walkway, never from the road.

Shibuya → Azabu-Juban

Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line to Aoyama-itchome, then change to the Toei Oedo Line for Azabu-Juban (about 20 min in total). Both lines are covered by the Tokyo Subway Ticket.

Azabu-Juban Shopping Street

Minato City installed seven Sailor Moon manhole covers in the ward. One is at the entrance of the Azabu-Juban shopping street. Have lunch here: the street is known for old sweet shops and taiyaki.

Walk to Shiba Park and Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower appears again and again in the series. Two more of the city's manhole covers are nearby, in front of Minato City Library and in front of the Shiba water supply station. The walk from Azabu-Juban to Tokyo Tower takes about 15–20 min. The official Minato City page has a map of all seven covers.

Daimon → Yotsugi

Walk to Daimon (about 15 min from Tokyo Tower) or ride the Toei Oedo Line one stop from Akabanebashi. From Daimon take the Toei Asakusa Line toward Oshiage. Many trains run straight on to the Keisei Oshiage Line; local trains stop at Yotsugi (about 30 min). Faster trains may skip Yotsugi, so change at Oshiage if needed. The Keisei section after Oshiage is not covered by the Tokyo Subway Ticket, so pay the difference at the fare adjustment machine.

Captain Tsubasa statues

Katsushika City placed statues of Tsubasa and his teammates around Yotsugi and Tateishi. The life-size Tsubasa in Yotsugi Tsubasa Park was the first. Pick up the free statue map at Yotsugi or Tateishi Station (there is an English version), then walk the route toward Tateishi, which is one stop away.

Dinner in Tateishi, back to the center

Tateishi's covered shopping street is known for cheap, old-style bars and snacks. From Keisei Tateishi, trains run through to the Toei Asakusa Line for Asakusa and central Tokyo.

Kanda Myojin Shrine

Arrive before the shops open. The shrine is a 5-min walk from Ochanomizu Station (JR Hijiribashi exit or Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line exit 1) and a 7-min walk from Akihabara Station's Electric Town exit. The shrine has offered anime collaboration charms and ema over the years; what is on offer changes, so look at the amulet office when you visit.

Akihabara Radio Kaikan

Walk down to Akihabara Station (about 10 min). The building opens at about 10:00 and has floors of figure, card, doll and hobby shops up to a 10th-floor event space. Steins;Gate fans know it from the start of the story. The summer 2026 Steins;Gate RE:BOOT. collaboration has ended; check the building's news page for new events.

Lunch, then Akihabara → Mitaka

Eat around Akihabara Station, then take the JR Chuo-Sobu Line (yellow) straight through to Mitaka, or change at Ochanomizu to the faster orange Chuo Line Rapid. Allow about 45–60 min door to door. Book a museum entry time of about 14:00 or later so you are not rushed.

Mitaka Station → Ghibli Museum

From the south exit it is about 15 min on foot, or take the community bus that runs every 15 min during opening hours (pay by cash or IC card). Arrive within your ticket's entry window.

Ghibli Museum

Allow 2–3 hours for the exhibits, the short film in the Saturn Theater and the rooftop garden. The museum asks visitors not to take photos inside the building.

Inokashira Park

The museum sits at the edge of Inokashira Park. Walk through the park to Kichijoji Station (about 15–20 min) and take the JR Chuo Line back to central Tokyo.

Ikebukuro for more shopping

If you still have energy, the JR lines reach Ikebukuro via Shinjuku. Animate's flagship store is open until roughly 21:00; Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO closes at roughly 20:00.

Shinjuku → Fujisawa → Kamakura

With the Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass, take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Fujisawa (about 1 hr on an express), then ride the Enoden the whole line to Kamakura (about 34 min). Fujisawa Station also appears in the anime's opening; the tourist association notes the area has changed since, due to renovation work.

Hase: Great Buddha and Hasedera (general sightseeing)

Not an anime stop, but the best of Kamakura on this line. Enoden from Kamakura to Hase takes about 5 min. The Great Buddha at Kotoku-in is about 10 min on foot from Hase Station, and Hasedera Temple about 5 min. Go early: both get crowded by late morning.

Hase → Enoshima by Enoden

About 20 min along the coast. Stay on the train past Kamakura-Kokomae: the crossing there is a residential area (see the FAQ).

Shin-Enoshima Aquarium

About 10 min on foot from Enoden Enoshima Station. The tourist association lists it in episodes 1 and 5; the association suggests a photo with the rays in the big Sagami Bay tank. Admission about ¥2,800 (adult). Hours change by season (often 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:00), so check the calendar on the official site.

Cross the Benten Bridge

The pedestrian bridge to the island, about 400 m long, from episode 5. Walk it slowly: the view back over Sagami Bay is the reason to come. On a clear day Mt. Fuji is to the west.

Lunch on Nakamise Street

The shopping street up to the shrine, where Sakuta and Tomoe go in episode 6. The tourist association suggests shirasu (whitebait) rice bowls and tako senbei (pressed octopus crackers).

Enoshima Shrine and the Sea Candle (general sightseeing)

Enoshima Shrine is three shrines along the island's path, starting with Hetsumiya at the top of Nakamise. The Hoanden hall with the Benzaiten statues is open 8:30–16:30 (about ¥200, adult). A paid outdoor escalator (Escar) saves the stairs. Further up, the Sea Candle lighthouse tower in the Samuel Cocking Garden is usually open until roughly 20:00.

Sunset at Katase Nishihama

Walk back over the bridge to the beach west of the station, where the heroines walk in the ending sequences. Sunsets here face Mt. Fuji on clear days. It is a public beach, busy with swimmers in summer.

Katase-Enoshima → Shinjuku

Odakyu from Katase-Enoshima back to Shinjuku (about 70–80 min with a change, covered by the pass). The Romancecar is faster and needs a seat ticket (about ¥750 extra).