Golden Kamuy
ゴールデンカムイ
In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi “Immortal” Sugimoto scratches out a meager existence during the postwar gold rush in the wilderness of Hokkaido. When he stumbles across a map to a fortune in hidden Ainu gold, he sets off on a treacherous quest to find it. But Sugimoto is not the only interested party, and everyone who knows about the gold will kill to possess it! Faced with the harsh conditions of the northern wilderness, ruthless criminals and rogue Japanese so
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In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi “Immortal” Sugimoto scratches out a meager existence during the postwar gold rush in the wilderness of Hokkaido. When he stumbles across a map to a fortune in hidden Ainu gold, he sets off on a treacherous quest to find it. But Sugimoto is not the only interested party, and everyone who knows about the gold will kill to possess it! Faced with the harsh conditions of the northern wilderness, ruthless criminals and rogue Japanese so
Anime pilgrimage guide
Golden Kamuy
ゴールデンカムイ
In the early twentieth century, Russo-Japanese War veteran Saichi “Immortal” Sugimoto scratches out a meager existence during the postwar gold rush in the wilderness of Hokkaido. When he stumbles across a map to a fortune in hidden Ainu gold, he sets off on a treacherous quest to find it. But Sugimoto is not the only interested party, and everyone who knows about the gold will kill to possess it! Faced with the harsh conditions of the northern wilderness, ruthless criminals and rogue Japanese so
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Start by browsing the real-world spots connected to this anime, then open the map when you are ready to plan the route.
4 spots
Spots across the series
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Goryokaku Fort
五稜郭
This star-shaped fort in Hakodate is historically significant as the site of the final battle of the Boshin War. In Golden Kamuy, it represents the turbulent Meiji period backdrop and appears when characters discuss the historical context of Hokkaido's development.
Goryokaku-koen-mae Station
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Abashiri Prison
網走監獄
This former prison facility is central to the anime's plot as it housed many of the tattooed convicts whose skin maps lead to the hidden gold. The prison museum preserves the harsh conditions that shaped the characters' backstories and motivations.
Abashiri Station
