Have you heard of the anime \"After School Dice Club,\" which is based on board games?<\/p>\n
It aired as an anime in the fall of 2019, and I\u2019m sure many fans went on pilgrimages to the locations featured in the show.<\/p>\n
However, there may still be some of you who aren't familiar with this sacred site.<\/p>\n
\"After School Dice Club\" is set at a high school in Kyoto and follows a group of girls as they grow through playing board games.<\/p>\n
That is why so many of Kyoto's famous sights appear in anime.<\/p>\n
So, in this post, I\u2019d like to compile a list of the locations featured in *After School Dice Club* that are worth visiting in Kyoto.<\/p>\n
If you've watched the anime or are familiar with it, please be sure to visit Kyoto.<\/p>\n
\"After-School Dice Club\" is a manga created by Yudai Nakamichi.<\/p>\n
A popular series serialized in Shogakukan\u2019s *Gessan* from April 2013 to July 2021.<\/p>\n
Then, in 2019, it was adapted into an anime.<\/p>\n
First, let's take a look at the plot summary of *After School Dice Club*.<\/p>\n
Miki Takakasa, who is usually shy and finds it hard to get along with others, is approached one day by her carefree classmate, Aya Takayashiki, and they end up wandering together through an unfamiliar place. Though Miki is taken aback by Aya\u2019s free-spirited nature, she feels the warmth of being with someone for the first time.<\/p>\n
On their way home, they spotted their class president, Midori Ohno, in town. When they followed her, they ended up at a shady-looking shop with a sign that read \u201cDice Club.\u201d When Miki and Aya tentatively opened the door, they found a host of beautiful board games they\u2019d never seen before waiting for them\u2026<\/p>\n
When the opening sequence for *After School Dice Club* starts, the visuals are just brimming with that Kyoto vibe, aren't they?<\/p>\n
The first landmark to appear in that title image is the \"Yasaka Tower.\"<\/p>\n
H\u014dkan-ji Temple, home to the Yasaka Tower, is located roughly halfway between Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m sure many of you are wondering where this shot from *After School Dice Club* was filmed\u2014it\u2019s the view from Kodaiji Park, located to the northeast.<\/p>\n
The \"Yasaka Tower,\" which stands on Higashiyama and serves as a landmark.<\/p>\n
The Yasaka Tower is located at H\u014dkan-ji Temple, a temple of the Rinzai Zen Kennin-ji school, in Yasaka-kamich\u014d, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City.<\/p>\n
Since Kiyomizu-dera Temple, located right nearby, is such a popular tourist destination, many people may not be familiar with its name.<\/p>\n
This site opened in 1408 and houses cultural properties such as a five-story pagoda and a colored painting on paper depicting the Yasaka Pagoda.<\/p>\n
The Yasaka Tower stands 46 meters tall and, according to legend, was built by Prince Sh\u014dtoku.<\/p>\n
388 Kiyomizu Yasakaue-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<\/p>\n
075-551-2417<\/p>\n
About 5 minutes walk from Higashiyama Yasui bus stop by city bus.<\/p>\n
The sacred site featured in the opening sequence of Episode 1 of \u201cAfter School Dice Club\u201d is \u201cNishiki Tenmangu Shrine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nishiki Tenmangu is a small shrine located in the Nishiki Market, but more and more people are stopping by on their way back from Animate on Shin-Kyogoku Street to visit this \"holy site.\"<\/p>\n
This shrine enshrines Lord Sugawara no Michizane as its principal deity and is known for bringing good fortune in academic pursuits.<\/p>\n
In addition, because the Nishiki Market is located there, it is said to bring good fortune for business prosperity.<\/p>\n
Omikuji, such as the mechanical fortune-telling sticks, are also popular, so please give them a try.<\/p>\n
Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine, located on Nishiki-koji Street in Shin-Kyogoku, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City.<\/p>\n
Founded in the 5th year of the Ch\u014dh\u014d era (1003), it is affectionately known as \u201cNishiki Tenjin-san.\u201d<\/p>\n
Located right in the heart of Shin-Kyogoku Street, directly across from Nishiki Market\u2014known as Kyoto\u2019s kitchen\u2014this spot attracts many visitors.<\/p>\n
537 Nakano-cho, Shijo-Agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto<\/p>\n
075-231-5732<\/p>\n
Approximately 10 minutes walk from Hankyu \"Kawaramachi\" station<\/p>\n
https:\/\/nishikitenmangu.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/post-1319\/<\/a><\/p>\n The \"sacred site\" that appears in the opening sequence of Episode 1 of \"After School Dice Club\" is \"Tatsumi Bridge.\"<\/p>\n Miki and the others were walking around various spots in Kyoto, and they were sitting right here on Tatsumi Bridge, weren't they?<\/p>\n Tatsumi Bridge is a wooden bridge spanning the Shirakawa River in Gion, and it is often used as a filming location for anime and TV dramas.<\/p>\n \"Tatsumi Bridge,\" a small bridge spanning the Shirakawa River in Higashiyama Ward.<\/p>\n It has been designated as a Traditional Buildings Preservation District and is sometimes used as a filming location for TV dramas.<\/p>\n During the day, you\u2019ll see people wearing kimonos and rickshaws passing by, which really gives it that authentic Kyoto feel.<\/p>\n 372 Kiyomoto-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Gion Tatsumibashi<\/p>\n About a 4-minute walk from the Keihan \"Gion-Shijo Station\"<\/p>\n https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/post-2401\/<\/a><\/p>\n The \"Kyoto City Zoo\" is referred to as a \"sacred site\" in Episode 1.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not that they actually visited the Kyoto City Zoo, but when Miki and Aya were sightseeing, they got off the bus at the stop right in front of the zoo.<\/p>\n If you're from Kyoto, you'll probably recognize it right away as the area in front of the Kyoto City Zoo.<\/p>\n The Kyoto City Zoo, located in Okazaki, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.<\/p>\n This area is located near the Kyoto Prefectural Library and Nanzen-ji Temple, among other attractions, and is highly recommended as a place to stop by while sightseeing.<\/p>\n At the Kyoto City Zoo, you can see a wide variety of animals, ranging from popular ones like tigers, monkeys, squirrels, and birds to rare species.<\/p>\n Since it opened in 1903, it has attracted many visitors every year.<\/p>\n Okazaki H\u014dsh\u014dji-ch\u014d, Saky\u014d Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture<\/p>\n 075-771-0210<\/p>\n Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Keage Station on the Subway Tozai Line<\/p>\n https:\/\/zoo.city.kyoto.lg.jp\/zoo\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/post-1445\/<\/a><\/p>\n The \"Suirokaku\" appeared in the first episode of *After School Dice Club*.<\/p>\n Miki and Aya came by in the evening, and that arched aqueduct was absolutely beautiful, wasn't it?<\/p>\n The actual aqueduct looks just like this and is a popular tourist attraction.<\/p>\n Since it appears in various anime, the Suirokaku is definitely a must-see.<\/p>\n The Suirokaku is a structure characterized by its brick construction.<\/p>\n Sakuro Tanabe was responsible for the architecture and design, and the building\u2019s construction clearly reflects his consideration for the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n It has a magical atmosphere, so please be sure to visit.<\/p>\n Nanzenji-Buroyama-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto<\/p>\n 075-771-0365<\/p>\n Approx. 8 minutes walk from Nanzenji Eikando-mae bus stop by city bus from JR Kyoto Station.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nanzenji.or.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/kyotreat.jp\/post-2267\/<\/a><\/p>\n In the opening sequence of *After School Dice Club*, we see Aya riding her bike, right?<\/p>\n That place is the \u201cKamogawa Delta.\u201d<\/p>\n This is also the location where Miki and Aya appeared in Episode 1.<\/p>\n You might want to visit the site and see if you can find the bench where Miki used to sit.<\/p>\n The Kamo River Delta is a short walk from the Kawaramachi Imadegawa bus stop.<\/p>\n The place is always crowded with people strolling along the river, jogging, and sightseeing.<\/p>\n The place was so named because it resembles the Greek letter \u0394 (delta).<\/p>\n Tanaka Shimogamo-Miyagawacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto<\/p>\n Approx. 5 minutes walk from Kawaramachi-Imadegawa bus stop by city bus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The place where Miki happened to run into Aya's older sister, Hana, at the shrine is the \"Kyoto Ebisu Shrine.\"<\/p>\n This shrine also appeared in the flashback to the past in Episode 3.<\/p>\n The shrine dedicated to the god Ebisu was built in 1202.<\/p>\n It is said to bring blessings such as prosperity in business, good fortune for the family, and safe travels.<\/p>\n Around here, he is affectionately known as \"Ebessan.\"<\/p>\n Since there is a festival every January, many people visit.<\/p>\n 125 Komatsu-cho, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture<\/p>\n 075-525-0005<\/p>\n A 6-minute walk from the \"Gion-Shijo\" station on the Keihan Railway<\/p>\nRelated Articles<\/h3>\n
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