Anime Setting Course
Sightseeing Routes
Many places in Saitama have been used as settings for anime and manga. Join us on this course where we’ll visit locations in Saitama which appeared in popular anime, such as Crayon Shin-chan and Lucky Star.
start
Akihabara Station
50 minutes on the Hibiya Line, direct to the Tobu Skytree Line. Get off at Kasukabe Station.
Crayon Shin-chan Arashi-wo Yobu Buriburi Cinema Studio (indoor theme park)
The Crayon Shin-chan family lives in Kasukabe City. At this amusement facility in Lala Garden, Kasukabe, you can enjoy Crayon Shin-chan and the world of film! There are also many limited edition goods for sale here.
10 minutes
Kasukabe Information Center (Platto Kasukabe)
You can get general town information about Kasukabe City here, as well as information about tourist spots. There’s everything from displays of the original picture of Crayon Shin-chan, the animated character representing Kasukabe, to food for sale specially selected by the city. There are also baby stations available for those with children. Please feel free to stop by.
30 minutes on the Tobu Skytree Line. Get off at Washinomiya Station
Washinomiya Shrine
This is the oldest grand shrine in Kanto. Washinomiya Shrine is said to have been possibly founded by descendants of the Izumo family due to its old nickname, Hazenomiya. Another theory is that it was established by Yamato Takeru 1900 years ago during the reign of Emperor Keikō. Washinomiya Saibara Kagura music and dance performance is a tradition unique to the shrine and is designated as an important intangible folk cultural property of Japan. The shrine also appears in the animation “Lucky Star”, and Washinomiya Shrine uses this connection to revitalize the area.
60 minutes
goal
Akihabara Station