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Love Live! School Idol Project
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School idols of μ's try to save their school from closure. Set around Kanda Myojin, Tokyo.
Synopsis
"Love Live!" is a TV anime produced by Sunrise, whose first season aired in 2013. Set at Otonokizaka Academy, a prestigious Tokyo school facing closure, the story follows nine girls who form a school idol group called "μ's" (Muse) to save their school. Aiming for the top of the "Love Live!" competition that crowns the best high school idols, they pour their youth into singing and dancing. Overcoming clashes and inner conflicts as they grow together, it is a vibrant coming-of-age idol anime brought to life by its memorable songs.
Why visit the real-life locations
The sacred sites of μ's stretch across the Akihabara, Kanda, and Yushima areas of Chiyoda, Tokyo. Kanda Myojin Shrine is the most famous landmark, where the members pray and where fans come for ema plaques and goods. Don't miss the long-established sweets shop Takemura, the area around Yushima Tenjin said to inspire Otonokizaka Academy, Akihabara UDX with its station plaza, and the striking red Manseibashi Bridge and the UTX front (former Manseibashi Station site). Yushima Seido, Nikolai Cathedral, Shohei Bridge, Ochanomizu Station, and Ueno Park complete the tour of the show's Tokyo cityscape.
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Pilgrimage Spots（11 spots）
Kanda Myojin Shrine
📍 Chiyoda, Tokyo
This shrine served as the model for the shrine that μ's visits. Numerous Love Live! themed ema (votive tablets) are dedicated here, and collaborative merchandise is also sold. It's a central spot for pilgrimage to the sacred sites.
Takemura
📍 Chiyoda, Tokyo
This Japanese confectionery shop is said to be the model for Honoka's house. The retro Showa-era building perfectly matches the atmosphere of the work.
Otonokizaka (around Yushima Tenjin Shrine)
📍 Bunkyo, Tokyo
This area served as the model for Otonokizaka Academy. The Otoko-zaka and Onna-zaka slopes of Yushima Tenjin Shrine are depicted as μ's's route to school.
Akihabara UDX
📍 Chiyoda, Tokyo
A landmark in Akihabara where Love Live! events and collaborations are held.
Manseibashi
📍 Chiyoda, Tokyo
A bridge over the Kanda River that appears in the story. It is depicted as part of the μ's members' route to school.
In front of UTX (site of the former Manseibashi Station)
📍 Chiyoda, Tokyo
mAAch ecute, said to be the model for rival school UTX, is a historic building made of red brick.
Yushima Seido
📍 Yushima 1-4-25, Bunkyo, Tokyo
A Confucian temple near Otonokizaka Academy. A spot along the commuting route of μ's members.
Ochanomizu Station
📍 Kanda-Surugadai 2-chome, Chiyoda, Tokyo
One of the nearest stations used by μ's members in the series. The view overlooking the Kanda River is iconic.
Ueno Park
📍 Ueno-koen, Taito, Tokyo
Ueno Park appears in episodes of the series. The stage for scenes where μ's members gather.
Nikolai-do (Holy Resurrection Cathedral)
📍 Kanda-Surugadai 4-1-3, Chiyoda, Tokyo
A Byzantine-style cathedral on the Ochanomizu hill. Appears in the background of commuting scenes in the series.
Shoheibashi Bridge
📍 Sotokanda 1-chome, Chiyoda, Tokyo
A bridge over the Kanda River. A pilgrimage spot memorable for scenes where μ's members cross it.