The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
涼宮ハルヒの消失
dramamysterysci-fisupernatural(2010)
It is mid-December, and SOS Brigade chief Haruhi Suzumiya announces that the Brigade is going to hold a Christmas party in their clubroom, with Japanese hotpot for dinner. The brigade members Kyon, Yuki Nagato, Mikuru Asahina and Itsuki Koizumi start preparing everything for the party, such as costumes and decorations. But a couple of days later, Kyon arrives at school only to find that Haruhi is missing. Not only that, but Mikuru claims she has never known Kyon before, Koizumi is also missing,
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Pilgrimage Spots (10)
夙川学院高校
夙川学院高校
30 min
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兵庫県
兵庫県
30 min
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Nishinomiya Kita High School
西宮北高等学校
This public high school in Nishinomiya served as the primary model for North High School where the SOS Brigade members attend. The school building's distinctive architecture and layout are faithfully recreated in the anime, making it one of the most recognizable pilgrimage sites.
Koutoen Station 45 min
甲陽園市民会館
甲陽園市民会館
30 min
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Nishinomiya City Central Library
西宮市立中央図書館
This public library served as the model for the library where Yuki Nagato works and where many crucial conversations take place. The interior reading areas and computer terminals closely match those shown in the anime.
Nishinomiya-kitaguchi Station 60 min
夙川学院前交差点
夙川学院前交差点
30 min
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Koutoen Station
甲東園駅
The Hankyu railway station that serves as the model for the local train station frequently used by the characters. The station's platform design and surrounding area are accurately depicted in several key scenes of the movie.
Koutoen Station 15 min
サイゼリヤ 北夙川店
サイゼリヤ 北夙川店
30 min
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Nishinomiya Shrine
西宮神社
A historic Shinto shrine that appears in the movie's climactic scenes during the winter setting. The shrine grounds and traditional architecture provide the atmospheric backdrop for important character moments and resolutions.
Hanshin Nishinomiya Station 30 min
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Shukugawa Park
夙川公園
A riverside park along the Shukugawa River that appears in several walking scenes throughout the movie. The park's tree-lined paths and bridge crossings are featured during character conversations and contemplative moments.
Shukugawa Station 40 min
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