This guide covers 8 real-life locations from Your Name across Tokyo and the Hida region.
- Tokyo (5 locations): Can be visited in 1 day
- Hida/Nagano (3 locations): Requires 1–2 extra days
Use the map below to plan your route efficiently.
Top Your Name Locations:
- Suga Shrine
- Shinanomachi Footbridge
- National Art Center
- Shinjuku Gyoen
- Yotsuya Station
- Hida-Furukawa
- Hie Shrine
- Lake Suwa
There is something surreal about standing at the top of the Suga Shrine stairs and looking down at the street below, knowing this is the exact spot where Taki and Mitsuha finally found each other. The steps look just like they do in the film. The surrounding neighborhood is quiet. And if you visit early enough in the morning, you will have it almost entirely to yourself.
Makoto Shinkai’s 2016 film Your Name (君の名は。/ Kimi no Na wa) earned over 25 billion yen at the Japanese box office and became a global phenomenon. Unlike many anime, nearly every major location in the film is based on a real place — meticulously recreated down to the exact placement of buildings, bridges, and trees. This guide covers all of them, split across two main areas: Tokyo (Taki’s world) and the Hida/Nagano region (Mitsuha’s rural world).
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This guide discusses specific scenes from Your Name, including the ending. We recommend watching the film first for the full experience.
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Tokyo Locations
Tokyo’s pilgrimage spots center on Taki’s everyday world. All five locations can be visited in a single day, and several are within walking distance of each other. Start at Yotsuya Station, which serves as a convenient hub.
1. Suga Shrine (須賀神社)
Scene: The Climax — Taki and Mitsuha Reunite
This is the most iconic pilgrimage spot in the entire film. The stone staircase leading down from Suga Shrine is where Taki and Mitsuha finally see each other — the emotional climax of the story. The view looking down the stairs matches the film frame for frame. The shrine also sells Your Name-themed ema (wooden wishing plaques) and charms.
Tip: Visit before 8am on weekdays for minimal crowds. Weekends can get busy, especially with tour groups.
How to get there:
The easiest way to get there is from Yotsuya Station (13-minute walk).
- From Shinjuku Station: Take the JR Chuo Line to Yotsuya Station (about 5 minutes, ¥170)
- From Tokyo Station: Take the JR Chuo Line to Yotsuya Station (about 10 minutes, ¥200)
- From Yotsuya Station: 13-minute walk to Suga Shrine
- The famous staircase is located behind the main shrine building and is not immediately visible from the entrance — don’t miss it.
- Address: 5-6 Sugacho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: Free
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2. Shinanomachi Footbridge
Scene: Taki’s Goodbye After His Date
This pedestrian footbridge near Shinanomachi Station appears several times throughout the film. Most notably, it is the spot where Taki says goodbye to Okudera-senpai after their date, and later where Mitsuha (in Taki’s body) tries to reach him. The bridge is visually identical to what appears in the film.
Tip: Stand on the bridge and look toward the station — that’s the angle featured in the film.
How to get there:
The easiest way to reach this spot is from Shinanomachi Station — it’s just a 1-minute walk from the station.
- From Shinjuku Station: Take the JR Sobu Line to Shinanomachi Station (about 5 minutes, ¥170)
- From Yotsuya Station: Take the JR Sobu Line one stop to Shinanomachi Station (about 2 minutes)
- From Shinanomachi Station: The footbridge is a 1-minute walk — exit the station and turn left
- Address: 14-9 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Cost: Free
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3. The National Art Center, Tokyo
Scene: Taki and Okudera-senpai’s Date
The distinctive undulating glass facade of the National Art Center is faithfully recreated in the film during Taki’s date scene. The restaurant Salon de Thé Rond on the second floor is directly modeled on the film’s restaurant location — you can actually have lunch here in the same spot where Taki and Okudera-senpai dined. The building itself is free to enter; only special exhibitions require tickets.
Tip: The restaurant opens at 11am. Go up to the third floor for the best view of the interior and the building’s signature cone shapes.
How to get there:
The easiest way to get here is via Nogizaka Station — the museum is directly connected to Exit 6, making it extremely convenient even on rainy days.
- From Shinjuku Station: Take the Tokyo Metro Oedo Line to Roppongi Station, then 4-minute walk (about 15 minutes total, ¥240)
- Easiest option: Take the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line to Nogizaka Station — directly connected via Exit 6
- From Shinanomachi Station: About 15 minutes on foot
- Address: 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo
- Hours: 10am–6pm (Fri/Sat until 8pm) · Closed Tuesdays
- Cost: Building free / exhibitions vary
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4. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Scene: Taki’s Date Background
Shinjuku Gyoen appears as a backdrop during Taki’s date sequence. The garden blends Japanese, English, and French landscape styles across 58 hectares. Best in cherry blossom season (late March to early April) or autumn (November), when the garden looks closest to Shinkai’s glowing, saturated visual style.
Tip: Closed on Thursdays. Entry is ¥500 for adults. Picnics are allowed on the lawns and very popular with locals.
How to get there:
The easiest way to get here is via Shinjuku-Gyoenmae Station — it’s just a 5-minute walk to the main entrance.
- From Shinjuku Station: Take the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line to Shinjuku-Gyoenmae Station (2 minutes, ¥170), then 5-minute walk
- Alternatively: 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station’s south exit
- Main entrance: Shinjuku Gate (新宿門) — easiest from Shinjuku-Gyoenmae Station
- Address: 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
- Hours: 9am–6pm · Closed Thursdays
- Cost: ¥500 entry
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5. Yotsuya Station
Scene: Taki’s Commute / The Search for Mitsuha
Yotsuya Station appears throughout the film as part of Taki’s everyday Tokyo life. The station’s stone walls, platforms, and surrounding streets are recreated faithfully. It’s the perfect starting point for the entire Tokyo pilgrimage route — Suga Shrine is a 13-minute walk from here.
Tip: The Chuo Line platform view looking toward Shinjuku is the angle featured most prominently in the film.
How to get there:
The easiest way to get here is via Yotsuya Station, which is served by the JR Chuo Line and Tokyo Metro lines.
- From Shinjuku Station: JR Chuo Line, 1 stop (about 5 minutes, ¥170)
- From Tokyo Station: JR Chuo Line, 3 stops (about 10 minutes, ¥200)
- Lines serving Yotsuya: JR Chuo Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
- Address: 1 Chome Yotsuya, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
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Hida & Nagano Locations (Mitsuha’s World)
The fictional town of Itomori is not a real place, but Makoto Shinkai drew heavily from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture and Lake Suwa in Nagano. These rural locations require more planning than the Tokyo spots, but the atmosphere — mountain landscapes, traditional townscapes, ancient shrines — makes them uniquely rewarding.
6. Hida-Furukawa Station
Scene: Taki Arrives in Search of Mitsuha
This is the station where Taki arrives by train when he travels to the Hida region looking for Mitsuha. The taxi stand and bus terminal in front of the station are immediately recognizable from the film. The surrounding town of Hida-Furukawa is a beautifully preserved Edo-period town with sake breweries, white-walled storehouses, and carp-filled canals — well worth exploring beyond the pilgrimage itself.
Tip: From Nagoya, take the Wide View Hida limited express directly to Hida-Furukawa (approx. 2h 30min). From Takayama, it’s just one stop (about 15 minutes).
How to get there:
The easiest way to get here is via Nagoya, then take the Wide View Hida limited express to Hida-Furukawa.
- From Tokyo: Shinkansen to Nagoya (1h 40min) → Wide View Hida limited express to Hida-Furukawa (total about 4 hours)
- From Nagoya Station: Wide View Hida limited express directly to Hida-Furukawa (about 2h 30min)
- From Takayama Station: JR Takayama Main Line, 1 stop (about 15 minutes, ¥240)
- A Japan Rail Pass covers both the Shinkansen and Wide View Hida
- Address: 8 Furukawacho Kanamoricho, Hida, Gifu
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7. Hie Shrine, Takayama (日枝神社)
Scene: Inspiration for the Miyamizu Shrine
The Miyamizu Shrine in the film — where Mitsuha performs ritual dances as a miko and where the family’s kuchikamizake sake is offered — is modeled on Hie Shrine in Takayama. The torii gate and surrounding staircase are closely mirrored in Shinkai’s animation. A 1,000-year-old cedar tree stands on the grounds.
Tip: If you visit during a local festival, you may witness actual ritual music and dance. Please do not photograph shrine maidens during ceremonies.
How to get there:
The easiest way to get here is from Takayama Station — most visitors walk through the old town to reach the shrine.
- From Takayama Station: 25-minute walk through the old town, or short taxi (about ¥700–800)
- Walking route: Head east through Sanmachi Suji old town district, then follow signs toward Shiroyama Park
- From Hida-Furukawa: JR Takayama Main Line back to Takayama Station (15 minutes), then follow above
- Address: 156 Shiroyama, Takayama, Gifu
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Cost: Free
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8. Lake Suwa, Nagano (諏訪湖)
Scene: Inspiration for Itomori and the Lake
The view of Itomori nestled in its mountain valley, with the large lake at its center, is directly inspired by Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture. Standing at the lakeshore and looking out at the surrounding mountains gives you an immediate visual connection to the film’s most distinctive landscape.
Tip: Best visited at sunset. From Shinjuku, take the JR Azusa limited express to Chino Station (approx. 2 hours).
How to get there:
The easiest way to get here is from Shinjuku via the JR Azusa limited express to Chino or Kami-Suwa Station.
- From Shinjuku Station: JR Azusa limited express to Chino Station (about 2 hours, ¥5,000–6,000 / covered by JR Pass)
- From Chino Station: Local bus or taxi to the lakeside (about 10 minutes)
- Alternative: JR Azusa to Kami-Suwa Station — closer to the lake’s north shore
- From Nagoya: JR Chuo Line to Chino Station (about 1h 30min)
- Address: Lake Suwa, Nagano Prefecture
- Hours: Open always (outdoor lake)
- Cost: Free
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Quick Reference: All Locations at a Glance
| # | Location | Scene | Nearest Station | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suga Shrine | Climax reunion | Yotsuya (13 min walk) | Free |
| 2 | Shinanomachi Footbridge | Date goodbye | Shinanomachi (1 min) | Free |
| 3 | National Art Center | Date restaurant | Nogizaka (direct) | Free (building) |
| 4 | Shinjuku Gyoen | Date background | Gyoenmae (5 min) | ¥500 |
| 5 | Yotsuya Station | Taki’s commute | Yotsuya (hub) | Train fare |
| 6 | Hida-Furukawa Station | Taki’s search | JR Takayama Line | Train fare |
| 7 | Hie Shrine, Takayama | Miyamizu Shrine | Takayama (25 min walk) | Free |
| 8 | Lake Suwa | Itomori model | Chino / Kami-Suwa | Free |
Suggested Itineraries
Option A: Tokyo Only — 1 Day
All five Tokyo spots can be comfortably covered in a single day. Start early to beat the crowds at Suga Shrine.
- 8:00am — Suga Shrine (~45 min)
- 9:30am — Yotsuya Station area (~30 min)
- 10:30am — Shinanomachi Footbridge (~15 min)
- 11:00am — National Art Center + lunch at Salon de Thé Rond (~2 hours)
- 2:00pm — Shinjuku Gyoen (~1.5 hours)
Option B: Tokyo + Hida — 2 Days
- Day 1: All Tokyo locations above
- Day 1 Evening: Travel to Nagoya (Shinkansen from Shinagawa, ~1h 40min)
- Day 2, 8:00am: Nagoya → Hida-Furukawa (Wide View Hida, ~2h 30min)
- Day 2, 10:30am: Hida-Furukawa town walk (~2 hours)
- Day 2, 1:00pm: Train to Takayama (15 min) + lunch
- Day 2, 3:00pm: Hie Shrine (~45 min)
- Evening: Return toward Tokyo, or add Lake Suwa as a Day 3 stop
Pilgrimage Tips
Photography
Save screenshots from the film on your phone before visiting. Matching the exact angle and framing is a big part of the experience. Most Tokyo locations require nothing more than a smartphone camera.
Best Time to Visit
The film has an early autumn atmosphere. September and October offer clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and the beginning of fall foliage in the Hida region. Cherry blossom season (late March) is beautiful but crowded.
Respectful Visiting
Suga Shrine and Hie Shrine are active places of worship, not just tourist attractions. Keep noise levels down, and do not photograph shrine ceremonies or priests without permission.
Getting Around
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card at any major Tokyo station. It works on all trains, subways, and many buses throughout the Kanto region. For the Hida region, a Japan Rail Pass is recommended if you’re combining it with other destinations.
Hida and Tokyo are only the beginning. If you’re planning a longer trip, our anime pilgrimage in Japan: the complete guide maps out the best real-life locations across the country.
FAQ
Is Itomori a real place?
No — Itomori is a fictional town. However, it was inspired by the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture and the landscape around Lake Suwa in Nagano. The station in the film is loosely inspired by Hida-Furukawa Station.
How many days do I need for the complete pilgrimage?
Tokyo locations alone can be done in one full day. To include the Hida region and Lake Suwa, budget 2–3 days. A Japan Rail Pass is recommended if you plan to visit both regions.
Can I do this pilgrimage without speaking Japanese?
Yes, comfortably. Tokyo’s train system has English signage throughout, and Google Maps works well for navigation. In the Hida region, English is less common but the main tourist spots in Takayama and Hida-Furukawa have English-language information available.
Are there Your Name goods available at the pilgrimage sites?
Suga Shrine sells Your Name-themed ema (wooden wishing plaques) and omamori (charms). Hida-Furukawa has some anime tourism merchandise in local shops. Stock and availability change seasonally.