Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of "Lucky Star" in Kyoto! List [Summary

Lucky Star" is based on the original story by Kagami Mimizu.

Your four-frame comic strips with a soothing, relaxed style have become very popular, and your animations and games have also become very popular.

The girl who appears is a nerdy girl named Konata Izumi.

And then there is Hiiragi Kagami, who is also the lucky one.

It depicts the casual daily lives of high school girls in an amusing manner.

The anime "Lucky Star" is set in the vicinity of Kasukabe City, Saitama Prefecture, but in episode 21, the school trip section, there is a visit to Kyoto.

Therefore, we would like to compile a list of sacred places in Kyoto that appear in Lucky Star.

■What is the synopsis of Lucky Star?

Lucky Star was broadcast on Ciba TV and other TV stations from April to September 2007 and became very popular.

First, let's take a look at the synopsis of the anime "Lucky Star.

Synopsis released from the official website

A novel work based on a four-frame manga that amusingly depicts the daily life of an ordinary high school girl, centering on "Hiiragi Kagami," a normal girl who runs into the antics of "Izumi Konata," a girl who is an otaku. The play is an honest depiction of life, with events that you can relate to, such as "Oh, that happens to me all the time!

Episode 21 "Pandora's Box

Episode 21 "How to Spend Summer"

It is the season of school excursions. Izumi Konata's school also decided to go to Kyoto and Nara. The group visits many places of historic interest. As usual, Izumi Konata is making fun of Hiiragi Kagami, but Hiiragi Kagami is not making any fun of Izumi Konata. Izumi Konata was disappointed.

Lucky Star's pilgrimage to sacred places in Kyoto 1.

Outline

In Episode 21, "Pandora's Box," Konata Izumi and her friends go on a school trip to Kyoto.

Originally, Lucky Star is set in Saitama Prefecture, but it is produced by

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As such, Kyoto appears in many scenes in the work.

For this reason, Kyoto Station has become famous as the first sacred place.

Izumi Konata and her friends arrived in Kyoto on a school excursion and first walked around the Shinkansen platforms and the central ticket gate of the local train.

The sign reading "Kyoto Station" inside the ticket gate of the Shinkansen platform is painted exactly like it.

A souvenir shop is also in the works.

The unique structure of the station is well represented.

Learn more about "Kyoto Station".

Kyoto station appeared when Konata Izumi and her friends came on their school excursion, didn't it?

Kyoto Station averages over 120,000 passengers per day, and is used by many people as a station for JR West, JR Tokai, Kintetsu, and Kyoto Municipal Subway.

Completed in 1997, the Kyoto Station Building is a large building with three floors below ground and 16 floors above ground.

There is also a grand staircase on the west side.

It has 171 steps and spans 70 meters, and it is very fantastic to visit when it is illuminated with lights.

Address

Higashishiokoji Takakura-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

Phone number

075-361-4401

How to access

Directly connected from JR "Kyoto Station

○Official homepage

https://www.kyoto-station-building.co.jp/

Lucky Star's Kyoto Holy Land Pilgrimage 2: "Jishu Shrine

Outline

Jishu Shrine was also featured in "Lucky Star."

Highlights include faithful reproductions of stones for love fortune-telling and lanterns for love fulfillment.

Jishu Shrine is dedicated to the god Enmusubi and attracts many tourists, including students on school excursions.

Also, the street down the cobblestone stairs and the city center that appear later on are also represented as they are, so please compare the views.

○Detailed explanation of "Jishu Shrine

Jishu Shrine is famous for its god of marriage.

It is located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, on the north side of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

The stone of love fortune-telling that appeared in "Lucky Star" is a stone of wish fulfillment that is said to bring love to a person who walks from one stone to the other with his or her eyes closed.

It is also known as the last power spot for romance in Kyoto, so please visit this famous place.

Address

1-317 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Phone number

075-541-2097

How to access

About 8 minutes walk from Gojozaka bus stop on Kyoto Bus No. 18 bound for Ohara.

Lucky Star's pilgrimage to sacred places in Kyoto: Sanjo Ohashi Bridge

Outline

Hiiragi Kagami is pensive on Sanjo Ohashi Bridge.

I am twilighting without feeling the time.

It was the Sanjo Bridge in front of Starbucks, looking at the view from the bridge.

Sanjo Ohashi Bridge" is explained in detail.

The Sanjo Ohashi Bridge spans where the Kamo River, a first-class river, flows.

The main body of the current bridge was completed in 1950, but it is said that the first bridge was built here around the Muromachi period (1336-1573).

You can also try to relax like a hollyhock crab, enjoying the view from the bridge or cooling off in the river.

Also, note the second pseudo-pearl from the west side of the Sanjo Bridge.

There is a sword wound there, which is said to be from the Ikedaya Incident that took place during the turmoil at the end of the Edo period.

Please take a look when you walk on Sanjo Ohashi Bridge.

Address

Ohashi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Short walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line and Kamo Higashi Line

Lucky Star's Kyoto Holy Land Pilgrimage 4: Gamers Kyoto Teramachi Store

Outline

The first store to make an appearance in "Lucky Star" was Gamers Kyoto Teramachi.

Gemaz was housed on the fourth and fifth floors in a building with a clothing store on the first floor.

But unfortunately, the store here seems to have closed on January 31, 1991.

Learn more about Gamers Kyoto Teramachi Store.

Gamers Kyoto Teramachi Store is a general mail order store for anime, games, goods, videos, music, voice actors, and other products.

The popular store operates more than 15 stores nationwide and has a selection of more than 25,000 books.

Anime lovers will not want to miss the original Gemma raffle, which includes Gamers exclusive products and popular character goods without a prize.

Gamers Kyoto Teramachi store has closed, but you can visit Gamers Kyoto store on the 6th floor of Kyoto Avanti, 31 Higashikujo Nishi Sanno-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Address

COAST21 Building 4F, 279 Enpukuji-mae-cho, Takoyakushi Shimoru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto (location of closed building)

How to access

About 5 minutes walk from "Kawaramachi" station in Kyoto

○Official homepage

https://www.gamers.co.jp/news.php?id=1229

Lucky Star's Kyoto Holy Land Pilgrimage 5: Kiyomizu Temple

Outline

Kiyomizu Temple is the most famous temple in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto.

It is a famous place that attracts tourists from all over the world.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple appears among the sights that Izumi Konata and her friends visited on their school excursion.

The "iron tinjo and high geta" are now located in the main hall.

This is located near the entrance to the main hall stage of Kiyomizu Temple.

It is said to be the tin cane and geta of "Benkei" of the Heian period (794-1185), and many tourists visit the temple to take advantage of its power.

Also, although the animation did not show the details, the balance of the left and right sides of the iron clogs is different because many people have touched them.

The large tsukkyo that Konata and the others were looking at was about 2.6 meters long and weighed about 96 kilograms, while the small tsukkyo was about 1.7 meters long and weighed about 17 kilograms.

It is recommended to make a quick visit, as there are always many tourists.

○Detailed explanation of "Kiyomizu-Dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the main temple of the Northern Hosso sect, is located in Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku.

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a historic place with a history of over 1,200 years.

The temple was founded in 778 by the monk Enchin, and the Buddhist temple was built by Sakagami Tamuramaro in Enryaku 17.

The temple is the head temple of the Northern Hoso sect of Buddhism, and within its precincts are many buildings and attractions, including the national treasure Main Hall, which is said to be "jumping off the stage at Kiyomizu," the Niomon Gate, an important cultural asset, as well as the West Gate, the three-story pagoda, and the bell tower.

There are many power spots such as Otowa Falls, which is said to bring good luck in love, and Zuigu-do Temple, where you can tour the interior of the temple.

Address

1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Phone number

075-551-1234

How to access

Approx. 10 minutes walk from Gojozaka bus stop on Kyoto Bus Route 18 bound for Ohara.

○Official homepage

https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/

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Lucky Star's pilgrimage to sacred places in Kyoto: "Kyoto Animation Headquarters

Outline

In "Lucky Star," the Kyoto Animation headquarters will be featured.

Even the color of the walls, signage, curtains, and outdoor units of the KyoAni building seemed to be faithfully reproduced.

○Detailed explanation of "Kyoto Animation Headquarters".

Various masterpieces have been created at Kyoto Animation headquarters.

Popular works are "Hibike! Euphonium," "Tsurune - Tsunagari no Ippatsu," "Kobayashi-sanchi no Maidragon S," "Baja no Studio - Baja no Minita Umi," "Violet Evergarden," "Free! Unamplified", "The Phantom World", "Tamako Market", "K-ON! The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, Lucky Star, Full Metal Panic? Fumofu", "Beyond the Boundary", "Hyouka", "CLANNAD", etc.

Among them, "Liz and the Blue Bird" and "Sound the Movie! Euphonium ~Oath Finale~" can be considered masterpieces.

Address

32 Kibata-Osedo, Uji City, Kyoto, Japan

Phone number

0774-33-1130

○Official homepage

https://www.kyotoanimation.co.jp/company/office/

Lucky Star's pilgrimage to sacred places in Kyoto 7. "Shinkyogoku shopping street

Outline

Izumi Konata and her friends are enjoying Kyoto on a school trip.

Then we visited the "Shinkyogoku Shopping Street.

It is a downtown area of Kyoto City, and there is a large green sign that reads "Shinkyogoku" at the entrance with a police box on the corner.

The characters were drawn exactly as they were in the cartoon.

The members walking around are noteworthy!

○Detailed explanation of the "Shinkyogoku shopping district".

The Shinkyogoku shopping arcade was established in 1872 when Masanao Makimura, a councillor of Kyoto Prefecture, developed the approach to shrines and temples and opened it as a shopping arcade with the aim of revitalizing Kyoto.

Since then, people around Kyoto and tourists have become familiar with it to eat and buy.

Recently, many young people and students on school excursions have been coming here.

It lasts about 500 meters with few residences, so it is recommended for strolling due to the many stores in the shopping area.

The Shinkyogoku shopping street is also known as Angel Street because bicycles and motorcycles are prohibited and it is pedestrian-friendly.

Address

Bentendo Bldg. 3F, 438-1 Sakurano-cho, Rokkaku-sagaru, Shinkyogoku-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

Phone number

075-223-2426

How to access

Approx. 10 minutes walk from "Shijo" station

○Official homepage

https://www.shinkyogoku.or.jp/

Lucky Star's Kyoto Holy Land Pilgrimage 8: "Animate Kyoto Store

Outline

Animate Kyoto Store is a must-visit for anime fans.

Animate Kyoto Store will be featured in "Lucky Star.

The Animate Kyoto store has one of the largest selections in the area.

If you are looking for comics, anime, games, etc., this is the place to be.

Although there is no hot-blooded manager like in Lucky Star, there are many courteous and kind store clerks.

○Detailed explanation of "Animate Kyoto Store

Animate Kyoto Store is a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.

We have comics, manga, light novels, character goods, figures, trading cards (Trekka), Shokugan, anime goods such as Anikuji Lottery, games, CDs, software such as DVDs and Blu-ray (Blu-ray), and art materials from numerous genres.

You may also want to visit to collect Lucky Star anime, comics, and merchandise.

Address

2F Passaggio Yoshimoto Bldg. 525-1 Higashiogamachi, Takoyakushi Shimoru, Shinkyogoku, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Phone number

075-252-1460

How to access

Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Railway

○Official homepage

https://www.animate.co.jp/shop/kyoto/

Lucky Star's pilgrimage to sacred places in Kyoto 9. "Kyoto Shinkyogoku Stardust

Outline

The Purikura (purikura) photo booth where the four members of Lucky Star took pictures to commemorate their return home was located at the Kyoto Shinkyogoku Stardust.

It was a game center located in Shinkyogoku and was one of the places where young people enjoyed themselves.

Inside, there were not only purikura but also UFO catchers, etc. Unfortunately, it seems that the store was closed at the end of March 2015.

At the time of its opening, the Purikura machines at the entrance had changed, but they were arranged in the same way as in the cartoon.

Address

502 Higashigatamachi, Nishikiagaru, Teramachi-Dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto

How to access

About 5 minutes walk from "Kawaramachi" station in Kyoto

Lucky Star's Kyoto Holy Land Pilgrimage 10. "Hotel Honnoji Kaikan

Outline

Ryozakura Gakuen visited Kyoto on a school excursion and stayed at the Hotel Honnoji Kaikan.

You can also enjoy the stores and cafes on a day trip, or stop by as a pilgrimage to the Holy Land during your walk.

Hotel Honnoji Kaikan" in detail.

Hotel Honnoji Kaikan is located near Honnoji Temple.

Just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line, you can relax in an atmospheric place with more than 100 years of history.

The main lobby is a calm and serene space with a vaulted ceiling and the kind of prestigious ceilings that are incorporated in temples.

Guests will be able to stay in a Kyoto-like Japanese-style space, including the entrance hall, while enjoying the central location of Kyoto.

The hotel also has a store, perfect for stocking up on Japanese sweets, sundries, and other Kyoto-style souvenirs.

From the rooms, you can also see Kyoto City Hall and, to the south, the Honnoji Temple grounds.

You can also enjoy Kyoto cuisine using seasonal ingredients.

Address

Shimohonnoujimae-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Phone number

075-231-3123

How to access

Approx. 2 minutes walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station

○Official homepage

https://www.honnoji.co.jp/

■ Summary

How was it?

In this issue, we have compiled a list of sacred places in Kyoto that appear in Lucky Star.

Kyoto is home to many anime sanctuaries, so we recommend that you do not tour the city in a single day, but rather use your hotel to take your time and explore at your leisure.

You may want to stay at the Hotel Honnoji Kaikan, which was used by the Ryozakura Gakuen to view Honnoji Temple.