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埼玉県久喜市Washinomiya Shrine (Kuki, Saitama)
10 famous anime and manga pilgrimage spots in Japan: Lucky Star, Your Name, Girls und Panzer and more
Washinomiya Shrine (Kuki, Saitama)
鷲宮神社（埼玉県久喜市）
Lucky Star set off the anime pilgrimage boom of the late 2000s, and Washinomiya Shrine in Kuki, Saitama is the model for the shrine in the anime.
PlaceKuki, Saitama (former Washimiya town)
WorkLucky Star
AccessAbout 5 minutes on foot from Washinomiya Station (Tobu Isesaki Line)
StartedThe 2007 anime
What is it?
Lucky Star is a four-panel manga by Kagami Yoshimizu, and its 2007 anime became a hit. The shrine used as a model in the anime is about a five-minute walk from Washinomiya Station.
A famous success
The former town of Washimiya (now part of Kuki) drew attention from researchers and businesses as a successful case of using otaku-oriented content to revitalize a local town.
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.