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長野県大町市Lake Kizaki (Ōmachi, Nagano)
10 famous anime and manga pilgrimage spots in Japan: Lucky Star, Your Name, Girls und Panzer and more
Lake Kizaki (Ōmachi, Nagano)
木崎湖（長野県大町市）
Please Teacher! is cited as one of the earliest TV anime to spark pilgrimages. Its setting is Lake Kizaki in Ōmachi, Nagano.
PlaceLake Kizaki, Ōmachi, Nagano
WorkPlease Teacher!
AiredJanuary–March 2002
ActivityClean-ups by fans and locals
What is it?
Please Teacher! aired on WOWOW from January to March 2002. The lake and its surroundings serve as the setting, and after the broadcast the area became a destination for fans.
Fans and locals together
Around Lake Kizaki, fans of the series and local people carried out clean-up and beautification activities together, a good example of visitors giving back to a place.
Before you go
Most of these spots are ordinary towns, homes and schools. Stay off private property, keep noise down, and be considerate when taking photos.