Movie "Your Name." Tokyo Anime Pilgrimage Guide｜Emotional Routes Around the Setting and Recommended Gourmet Food
December 18, 2025
The movie "Your Name." is a globally successful animated film directed by Makoto Shinkai. One of its greatest attractions is the realistic depiction of Tokyo scenery recreated with overwhelming animation skill. The pilgrimage to visit these actual locations, called "Anime pilgrimage," offers not only fans but many travelers a special experience to enjoy Tokyo from a different perspective.
This article introduces the main filming locations featured in the movie, divided into four areas, along with recommended dining places nearby. We propose a twofold journey where you can enjoy both anime pilgrimage and Tokyo's gourmet cuisine.
Recommended Route
1. Shinjuku (Stay: 1–1.5 hours)
2. Shinjuku Gyoen (Stay: 30 minutes)
3. Suga Shrine (Stay: 45–60 minutes)
4. Shinanomachi (Stay: 30–45 minutes)
5. Akasaka Mitsuke (Stay: 30 minutes)
Why not walk through the world of the movie "Your Name." overlapping with real Tokyo? This route allows you to tour places where you can feel the city's hustle and bustle to tranquility, exactly as seen in the story’s scenes. Each step visiting these sacred sites will revive those lines and scenes in your heart.
While soaking in the afterglow of the film, experience your own “Your Name.”
1. Shinjuku
Shinjuku is one of the areas that appear most frequently in the movie. Everyday scenes such as Taki’s commuting and meeting friends are impressively depicted with realism.
・Busta Shinjuku
In the story, it appears in the scene where Taki and his friend return home by bus. Busta Shinjuku is a huge bus terminal directly connected to Shinjuku Station South Exit, serving as a departure point for long-distance buses nationwide in Japan.
The composition with the skyscraper district in the background perfectly represents the worldview of "Your Name." Looking up at the sky from the valley between buildings will remind you of a scene from the film.
・Shinjuku Station South Exit
This location was used in the scene where Taki recalls Mitsuha and walks. The actual Shinjuku Station South Exit is very busy, surrounded by large commercial facilities, cafes, and popular meeting spots.
The beautiful contrast of the elevated railroad tracks and buildings as depicted in the movie makes this area special.
・Shintoshin Pedestrian Bridge
The Shintoshin Pedestrian Bridge in Shinjuku West Exit appears as Taki’s commuting route. The background includes the Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower and skyscraper cluster, presenting a concentrated Tokyo-like landscape.
Looking down from the pedestrian bridge displays a scene almost identical to the movie’s camera angle.
・Behind Shinjuku Police Station Intersection
This intersection appears in the scene where Taki meets his friends. The distinctive crossroad and the buildings and traffic lights visible in the background are faithfully reproduced. It is easily accessible on foot and popular as a photo spot.
・Unica Vision
This is the location where a large screen displays commercials featuring the singer RADWIMPS’ songs. Although not directly shown in the movie, the atmosphere and camera work closely resemble this spot, earning it the status of a "hidden sacred site" among fans.
・Recommended Lunch Near Shinjuku
Shinjuku is crowded with dining establishments where you can enjoy lunch. This time, we’ll introduce some must-visit spots in Shinjuku that are perfect to stop by even between anime pilgrimage locations. Be sure to make reservations and visit.
1. Sushi Oikawa / 鮨 及川
Tokyo, Shinjuku ☆4.8 (Google Maps)
OMAKASE of sophisticated Edo-style sushi featuring vibrant red vinegar rice
This is an attractive place where you can casually enjoy authentic Edo-style sushi prepared by skilled craftsmen from lunch. Each piece made with red vinegar rice and carefully prepared toppings is neat and beautiful. You can enjoy a highly perfected OMAKASE experience where the balance between ingredients and technique stands out.
Teppanyaki diner full of live atmosphere where you can savor A5 Black Wagyu
This teppanyaki restaurant is popular for grilling A5 rank Black Wagyu and seafood right in front of you. At lunchtime, you can reasonably enjoy high-quality steak and hamburg steak. The fragrant sound and aroma whet your appetite for a dining experience that stimulates all five senses.
Highly satisfying lunch course where you can casually taste artisan yakitori
The lunch course centered on charcoal-grilled skewers grilled carefully has gained popularity for allowing patrons to enjoy exquisite flavors at a reasonable price. The perfect grilling that draws out the umami of chicken and beautiful presentation are also attractive. You can slowly savor authentic yakitori in a calm space.
Shinjuku Gyoen is where the model for the restaurant where Taki worked part-time is located. In the film, it is depicted as part of daily life with a realistic and homey background that leaves an impression.
・Cafe La Boheme Shinjuku Gyoen
This cafe is considered the model of the restaurant where Taki had his part-time job. It features a classic Western-style mansion exterior and antique-style interior, impressively portrayed in the movie.
The real restaurant has a calm atmosphere and high-quality cuisine, making it a popular spot even for those who are not fans and worth visiting at least once.
3. Suga Shrine (Between Yotsuya and Shinanomachi)
One of the most moving final scenes of "Your Name." is set on the stone stairs of Suga Shrine in Yotsuya. These stairs, called "Otokozaka," are steep stone steps now visited by fans worldwide as a sacred site.
・Suga Shrine Otokozaka
The stone steps used in the reunion scene of Taki and Mitsuha are at this location. The angle of the stairs and the background buildings almost perfectly match the movie, so visitors notice immediately.
The shrine itself is quiet and quaint, offering a calm atmosphere that feels unlike the center of Tokyo. Many people take commemorative photos, but since it is a residential area, please observe manners and quietly make your visit.
4. Shinanomachi
Shinanomachi is depicted as the filming location for Taki and Okudera’s date scene and where Taki and Mitsuha pass each other. The area around the station is a calm residential neighborhood with a tranquil, relaxed atmosphere hardly resembling central Tokyo.
・Shinanomachi Station
Shinanomachi Station is located along the quiet Chuo Line neighborhood. You can see a composition resembling the NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building in the background, which appeared in Taki and Okudera’s date scene. It is considered one of the anime pilgrimage spots where you can experience the scene’s atmosphere, especially in the evening and night.
・Shinanomachi Pedestrian Bridge
Famous as the place where Taki and Mitsuha pass each other at the "moment of crossing." Although the surrounding area is quiet, it is a popular spot for movie fans. Standing on the very spot and taking photos lets you feel as if you were inside a movie scene.
5. Akasaka Mitsuke
Around Akasaka Mitsuke Station, there are spots used as parts of the atmospheric scenery in the movie. This area is attractive for its unique blend of skyscrapers and nature.
・Akasaka Mitsuke Station
Some parts of the station interior and exit design are said to overlap with scenes from the film. It is conveniently located for transportation and easy to include in sightseeing or anime pilgrimage routes.
・Benkei Bridge
Benkei Bridge appears in the scene where Taki is walking in the city. It features beautiful waterside surroundings and nature, with nearby attractions such as Hotel New Otani, making it an excellent spot for a stroll.
The view from the bridge recalls an impressive cut from the movie.
・Recommended Dining Near Akasaka Mitsuke
There are many perfect dinner spots around Akasaka Mitsuke. Here are several places you can visit at the end of your anime pilgrimage.
1. Sushi Itsumi / 鮨 いつみ
Tokyo, Akasaka-Mitsuke ☆4.5 (Google Maps)
Delicate and core Edo-style OMAKASE savored in tranquility
This OMAKASE style restaurant offers traditional Edo-style sushi with meticulous preparation and elegant nigiri. You can feel the fine craftsmanship in the red vinegar rice and precise temperature control of the toppings. The peaceful space is perfect for focusing on each piece, offering a high-quality experience.
Price: ¥14,600~(Mid-range)
Type: Authentic yet affordable
Business Hours: 12:00~14:30, 18:00~22:30
Regular Holiday: None
Feature: English menu, Easy Access from Station, Highly Rated
High-quality yakiniku dining enjoying carefully selected Black Wagyu in courses
This restaurant offers luxurious courses that feature Black Wagyu selected by experts, tasting each cut in sequence to bring out its flavor. They carefully use different sauces and salt to highlight the meat’s personality. You can enjoy a yakiniku experience combining quality and comfort.
Price: ¥12,000~(Moderately Price)
Type: Authentic yet affordable
Business Hours: 16:00~23:00
Regular Holiday: Sunday, Public holiday
Feature: JapanFoodGuide Exclusive Course, Easy Access from Station
Mastering A5 grade Kobe beef, a special place known for premium meat
This renowned restaurant offers world-class A5 grade Kobe beef in diverse styles such as steak and sukiyaki. The balance of crisp fat and umami is exquisite, delivering an expanding sensation with every bite. Attentive service and refined space are also part of its appeal.
Price: ¥31,020~(Luxury)
Type: Authentic
Business Hours: 16:30~24:00
Regular Holiday: Sunday
Feature: Child-Friendly, Children's menu, English menu
The Tokyo anime pilgrimage route touring the stage of "Your Name." is not just about visiting filming locations. By feeling the world of the film firsthand and connecting landscapes and emotions, the city of Tokyo becomes more familiar and deeply felt.
All the spots appearing in the work are places blended into everyday life. That’s why when you visit them, there are moments where ordinary scenes overlap with your memories.
Also, the dining establishments in each area are part of Tokyo’s charm. Enjoying the local flavors during the anime pilgrimage adds more color to a memorable trip.
Walking through Tokyo while immersed in the movie’s afterglow and savoring delicious food — such times will surely make your journey special.
