Real-world locations from your favorite manga and anime — mapped, researched, and written for the serious fan.
Anime pilgrimage is one of the fastest-growing forms of travel in Japan — and one of the least well-documented in English. HotelManga's Explore guides map the real locations behind iconic manga and anime series: the streets, stations, shrines, and intersections that appeared on the page before they appeared on any tourist map. Each guide is built for travelers who want to stand in the exact spot, not just the general neighborhood.
9 documented locations across Japan — from Nijigen no Mori's Hokage Rock on Awaji Island to the Uzumaki whirlpools, Ichiraku Ramen in Fukuoka, and Kishimoto's hometown of Nagi.
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9 documented locations across Tokyo and Yokohama — from the NPA building in Kasumigaseki to the Hibiya Park fountain where Light writes the name. Kira's city, mapped and walkable.
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10 sacred sites across Japan — from Sekizenkan's red bridge and tunnel to Dogo Onsen's original bathhouse. The complete Spirited Away pilgrimage, documented and mapped.
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The complete pilgrimage guide — 12 sacred sites across Japan, from the Infinity Castle ryokan in Fukushima to the Kamado Shrines in Kyushu. Every real-world location, every place to stay.
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A two-day itinerary through the real Tokyo locations that Gege Akutami turned into battlegrounds — from Shibuya Crossing to the gates of Jujutsu High.
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Inside one of the world's most immersive anime dining experiences — from the Thousand Sunny deck to Chef Sanji's menu, in the heart of Little Tokyo, LA.
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