１．Gifu Hida Furukawa Station
A must-see on your pilgrimage to the holy sites of the movie “Your Name” is Hida-Furukawa Station on the JR Takayama Main Line in Gifu Prefecture. This is the station that appeared in the scene where the main character, Taki, goes to meet Mitsuha. You can experience a scene from the movie in real life here.
The taxi stand in front of Hida-Furukawa Station also appears in the scene where Taki and his friends ask around to get information about Itomori Town. This is also recreated to a high degree!
２．Gifu, Keta Wakamiya Shrine (Miyamizu Shrine)
The “Keta Wakamiya Shrine” that can be seen on the mountainside in Hida Furukawa Town is rumored to be the model for “Miyamizu Shrine” that appears many times in the film. It is said that the location and the stone lantern in front of the torii gate are similar, but in reality it seems to resemble the shrine that appeared in the investigation scene.
There are also several theories that it may be the model for Hie Shrine in Takayama City. It might be worth visiting both places.
３．Gifu Hida City Library
The library that appears in the scene where Taki and his friends research Itomori is modeled after the Hida City Library in Furukawa-cho, Hida City. As long as you follow the precautions, you can take photos here and get a “photography permission” tag.
The staff are also very kind and will tell you the best places to go. This is another sacred place with a high level of recreation, so it’s a spot that all “Your Name” fans will want to visit.
４．Gifu Hida City Miyagawacho Ochiai bus stop
A bus stop with a unique roof appeared in “Your Name.” This is the bus stop in Ochiai, Miyagawa-cho, Hida City, about 30 minutes by car from the town of Hida-Furukawa, near JR Kadokawa Station.
The scene in the movie where Mitsuha eats gohei mochi was modeled after Okadaya and Ajidokoro Furukawa in Hida-Furukawa. “Itomori-cho,” where Mitsuha spent her time, is a fictional town, but walking through the town of Hida-Furukawa makes you feel like you’re in the movie! Enjoy sightseeing in Hida-Furukawa as well as a pilgrimage to the sacred sites.
５．Tokyo Shinjuku Station and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
In “Your Name,” ordinary scenes of Tokyo’s Shinjuku are often featured. In the scene, the heroine Mitsuha, who is from Hida, is impressed and exclaims, “This is Tokyo!” at Shinjuku Station and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. This view can be seen from the footbridge just outside the south exit of Shinjuku Station.
Shinjuku Station South Exit Southern Terrace, next to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, also appears in a rainy cafe scene in the second half of the film. The cafe was modeled after Starbucks Coffee Shinjuku Southern Terrace.
６．Tokyo, Shinjuku Kabukicho intersection
Many people may recognize this scene with the Cocoon Tower in the background. This location, which was also used in the posters for “Your Name,” is Shinjuku Kabukicho Crossing. With the arch of Kabukicho behind you, cross the crosswalk toward Yamada Denki while looking to your right and you will arrive at this background.
The pedestrian bridge where Taki walks with an umbrella in the rainy scene leads from the large guard at Shinjuku West Exit toward the row of skyscrapers. This is also a must-see.
７．Traffic lights behind Shinjuku Police Station, Tokyo
The most memorable part of the Shinjuku cityscape that appeared in “Your Name” is the traffic light behind Shinjuku Police Station. This is where the opening scene of the movie features RADWIMPS’ theme song “Zenzenzense” playing and Kamiki Ryunosuke’s name being displayed.
The angle at which this traffic light was used in the movie scene is right next to the red “LOVE” ornament that serves as a landmark for Shinjuku Island Tower.
８．Nagano・Tateishi Park
Lake Itomori in the movie is modeled after Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture. Tateishi Park, located on the eastern hills of Lake Suwa, is one of the places you definitely want to visit on a pilgrimage, as it recalls an important scene from “Your Name.”
Twilight holds an important meaning in the movie. If you visit at the magic hour, when the colors of the sunset clouds are faintly reflected on the surface of Lake Suwa, you can see that moving scene. You too can become Taki and Mitsuha and try to imitate the memorable scene.
９．Lake Suwa, Nagano
Located in the middle of the Suwa Basin, Lake Suwa is the largest lake in Nagano Prefecture, with an elevation of 759m, a circumference of 16km, and an area of 13km2. There are walking paths and parks around the lake, so you can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the lakeside on a nice day.
There is also Kami-Suwa Onsen, which offers a panoramic view of Lake Suwa, so it is also recommended as a place to stay on a pilgrimage to the holy sites of “Your Name.”
１０．Suga Shrine, Yotsuya, Tokyo
The last place we’ll introduce is Suga Shrine in Yotsuya, Tokyo, which also appears in the final scene of the movie. It’s easily accessible, just a 15-minute walk from Yotsuya Station, and is visited daily by “Your Name” fans.
The view when you look back from the top of the stairs is exactly the same as in that scene! This view is not only used in the movie itself, but also in flyers and the main image on the official website, making it a must-see spot for “Your Name” fans who visit every day. It’s a fitting place to end your pilgrimage tour.
This is the perfect place for sightseeing and pilgrimages to the “Your Name” holy sites!
“Your Name” draws you in with its detailed storyline and beautiful visuals.
We’ve put together a list of the sacred places and tourist spots that have become sacred places in the movie. What did you think?
Please use this as a reference when planning your pilgrimage to the sacred places of “Your Name”, and be sure to visit them once things have settled down.