Route: Numazu (Love Live! Sunshine!!)
If you’re a Love Live! Sunshine!! fan, Numazu in Shizuoka Prefecture is basically paradise. This peaceful coastal city is the real-life hometown of the school idol group Aqours, and you’ll find scenes from the anime everywhere—sometimes so spot-on that you’ll feel like you’ve stepped right into an episode.
Why Numazu is Special for Fans
Numazu isn’t just a background setting. The creators of Love Live! Sunshine!! captured the city’s vibe perfectly—quiet seaside streets, fishing ports, Mt. Fuji views, and those gorgeous sunsets over Suruga Bay. Visiting here makes you feel connected to the characters’ everyday lives, as if you’re walking to school with them or hanging out at the same cafés.
Must-Visit Pilgrimage Spots
Uchiura Bay & Awashima Island
The sparkling blue waters you see in the opening scenes are real, and you can take a short ferry to Awashima Island for amazing views and fresh seafood.
Be sure to stop by Awashima Marine Park as well.
There are plenty of attractions to enjoy with family, friends, and loved ones, including dolphin and sea lion shows, penguins, and Japan’s largest frog exhibition.
Numazu Port
Not only famous in the anime, but also in real life for fresh sushi, dried fish snacks, and a lively market atmosphere.
Numazu Port “Minato 83”: A complex facility where you can enjoy a variety of gourmet foods, including sushi, hamayaki, seafood bowls, burgers, and baked goods.
Numazu Station Area
The station itself appears in the anime, and nearby you’ll find souvenir shops selling Love Live! goods, plus fan-made art decorating the streets.
School Locations
While Uranohoshi Girls’ High School is fictional, you can visit real schools and coastal roads that inspired its design. The walk along the seaside near Uchiura feels just like the girls’ commute.
Love Live! Sunshine!! Manhole Covers
Keep an eye out for colorful character-themed manhole covers all around the city—perfect for a scavenger hunt.
Extra Tips for Visitors
- Many local shops and cafés have special Aqours decorations or even themed menus—don’t be shy about stepping in!
- If you visit during summer, the Numazu Summer Festival sometimes features Love Live! Sunshine!! tie-ins.
- Trains from Tokyo to Numazu take about 2 hours, making it easy for a day trip—but staying overnight lets you enjoy the evening harbor views.
Numazu isn’t just a place to check off your anime pilgrimage list—it’s a friendly seaside town that welcomes fans with open arms. You’ll leave with not just photos, but also the feeling that you’ve shared a little piece of everyday life with Aqours.
🚆 Access:From Tokyo, JR Tokaido Line to Numazu (2 hrs).