
怪獣8号
With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! (Source: VIZ Media)
With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! (Source: VIZ Media)

Anime locations in Japan
怪獣8号
With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?! (Source: VIZ Media)
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Real-world location guide
OtakuTrips lists 9 published real-life locations connected to Kaiju No. 8, in Kanagawa, Tokyo. Key spots include 相模原駅, Sumida River, Tokyo Station (Episode 1). Use the map and location pages below to see where they are. We do not infer a setting beyond the catalog data.
This page documents 9 published real-world locations connected to Kaiju No. 8. Each location page identifies the place using the information stored in the OtakuTrips database.
The published location pages provide maps and available access information. Visitors should follow local rules and respect private property.
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Spots across the series
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Sagamihara Station is a JR Yokohama Line station and one of the main gateways to central Sagamihara. The surrounding area has shops and restaurants, making it a convenient starting point for exploring the city.
Photo by Tsuyoshi Kozu on Unsplash
隅田川
Featured in aerial pursuit scenes and riverside kaiju encounters with views of Tokyo Skytree
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東京駅
Featured in episodes showing kaiju emergency responses and Defense Force deployment scenes in central Tokyo
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お台場海浜公園
Featured in major kaiju battle sequences with waterfront combat scenes and Defense Force tactical operations

Photo: Markus Leupold-Löwenthal via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hikawa-maruYokohama.jpg
第1話で怪獣フィリノソマが上陸した際の衝撃で船が揺れるシーンに登場。山下公園近くに停泊する実物の船。
『保科の休日』で四ノ宮キコルや水無瀬あかりたちが保科宗四郎に送ってもらいランチをした場所として登場。ガレージ風のフードマーケット。

Photo: 空泳ポッチャマ via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E7%9B%B8%E6%A8%A1%E5%8E%9F_059.jpg
第6話「相模原討伐作戦」で自衛隊が指揮所を設営した場所として登場。

Photo: Nesnad via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kannai_Station_south_exit_stadium_side_-_2023_May_2_various_17_20_14_198000.jpeg
第13話で怪獣が出現した際の避難口として登場。
Photo: 塚田淳 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E6%A8%AA%E6%B5%9C%E3%83%99%E3%82%A4%E3%83%96%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%82%B8.JPG
第13話で怪獣が出現した際に描かれた場所。記事掲載写真は大さん橋から撮影のため作中アングルとは異なる。
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