© 2019 天気の子 / CoMix Wave Films
Weathering With You
天気の子
A film by director Makoto Shinkai, depicting the encounter and choices of a girl who can bring good weather to the world and a runaway boy. Set in Tokyo.
Synopsis
A 2019 feature-length anime film directed by Makoto Shinkai and produced by CoMix Wave Films. Set in a Tokyo drenched by endless rain, the story follows a boy who has run away from a remote island to the big city. There he meets a mysterious girl able to clear the sky, even briefly, simply by praying. As they use this power to alter the weather, the two are drawn toward a difficult choice between the wishes of the world and their own. With lush art and music, the film paints the light, rain, and restless emotions of youth in the city.
Why visit the real-life locations
Every location is in Tokyo, so this is a pilgrimage through the rainy city. Wander the streets around the former Yoyogi Kaikan site in Shinjuku, Kabukicho, the JR Shinjuku Station south exit, the Tabata Station north exit, and Nozoki-zaka (Fujimi-zaka). To pray for clear skies, visit the Weather Shrine (Koenji Hikawa Shrine) or Asahi Inari Shrine in Ginza. For wide views of the sky, head to the Sunshine 60 Observatory in Ikebukuro, the Roppongi Hills observation deck, Odaiba Kaihin Park, or Shiba Park. Walk the heart of the city chasing the light after the rain.
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Pilgrimage Spots（11 spots）
Yoyogi Kaikan Site
📍 Shinjuku, Tokyo
This is the location that served as the model for the scene where Hina prays on the rooftop of an abandoned building.
Tabata Station North Exit
📍 Kita, Tokyo
This station is the model for the first station Hodaka gets off at when he arrives in Tokyo. The scenery in front of the station is faithfully depicted in the film.
Nozoki-zaka (Fujimi-zaka)
📍 Toshima, Tokyo
The steep slope that Hodaka and Hina run up. It is one of the steepest slopes in Tokyo and the setting for one of the most memorable scenes in the film.
Weather Shrine (Koenji Hikawa Shrine)
📍 Suginami, Tokyo
Japan's only weather shrine. Deeply connected to the theme of the movie "Weathering with You," it features votive tablets shaped like geta (wooden clogs). A pilgrimage spot for fans.
Ikebukuro Sunshine 60 Observatory
📍 Toshima, Tokyo
This location served as the model for the scene where Hodaka and Hina go on a date. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo and experience the depiction of the sky in the film.
Roppongi Hills Observation Deck
📍 Minato, Tokyo
This is the model for the viewpoint used in the overhead shots of Tokyo in the film. The view from the Sky Deck aligns with the film's depiction of the sky.
Odaiba Seaside Park
📍 Minato, Tokyo
The model for the park where Taichi and his friends gather. The place where the Digimon adventure begins.
Asahi Inari Shrine (Ginza)
📍 Chuo, Tokyo
A shrine located on the rooftop of a building. It is said to be one of the inspirations for the rooftop torii gate from which Hina gains her power.
Shiba Park
📍 Minato, Tokyo
The park where Hodaka runs through in the climax scene. The setting for that memorable scene with Tokyo Tower in the background.
Shinjuku Kabukicho
📍 Shinjuku, Tokyo
This area served as the model for the area surrounding the bar where Hodaka works. The neon-lit entertainment district creates the atmosphere of Tokyo as depicted in the film.
JR Shinjuku Station South Exit
📍 Shinjuku, Tokyo
Shinjuku Station appears many times throughout the film. The scenery on the Shinjuku Bus Terminal side is faithfully depicted, making it a symbolic place of Hodaka's life in Tokyo.