by These days, more and more people around the world enjoy Japanese anime and other aspects of Japanese pop culture. In fact, Chichibu has been featured in several popular anime series and movies. Did you know that? Visiting these anime-related spots can add a fun and unique experience to your trip to Chichibu. Today, I’ll introduce some of the must-see anime locations you can explore while visiting Chichibu.
This might be the most famous anime spot in Chichibu, especially for fans of Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. Many key scenes from the anime were set right here, making it a must-visit for Anohana fans.
This bridge also appeared in the Crayon Shin-chan movie The Storm Called: The Hot Spring Battle, where a giant red robot famously walked across it. It’s a fun spot for anime lovers to see in real life!
From there, keep walking up toward Chichibu Station. Just inside the station, you’ll find a local souvenir shop selling snacks and gifts unique to the area.
Anime fans might recognize the spot right in front of this building — it’s where one of the memorable scenes from Anohana takes place, when the boy gives a young child some snack bread. If you look closely, the vending machine and the building’s appearance look almost exactly like how they were shown in the anime, don’t they? It’s a fun little detail to spot during your visit!
From there, continue walking up toward Chichibu Station. Just inside the station, you’ll find a small local souvenir shop where you can pick up some unique Chichibu treats.
Right in front of this building is the spot from Anohana, where the boy gives a young child some snack bread. If you take a look, you’ll notice how similar the vending machine and the building’s exterior still look compared to the scene in the anime — it really feels like you’ve stepped right into the story, doesn’t it?
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Old Chichibu Bridge
If you want to visit Chichibu Bridge, keep in mind that it’s located a little outside the central Chichibu area. The easiest way to get there is by taking the Chichibu Railway and getting off at Onohara Station. From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk, roughly 1km.
There’s no parking available near Chichibu Bridge, so we definitely recommend traveling by train and walking. It’s a great way to enjoy the scenery along the way, too!
Chichibu Station
It’s simple — just hop on the Chichibu Railway and get off at Chichibu Station! The station has only one entrance and exit, so you won’t have to worry about getting lost. It’s easy to navigate, even for first-time visitors.
Chichibu Shrine
From Chichibu Station, it’s only about a 5-minute walk to Chichibu Shrine, making it an easy and enjoyable stroll. I actually recommend taking a slight detour along the railway tracks on your way to the shrine.
This walking route follows the same path featured in scenes from Anohana, so it’s the perfect chance to spot some familiar locations from the anime before arriving at the historic Chichibu Shrine. Let’s enjoy both the anime spots and local culture along the way!
