Tamako Market
たまこまーけっと
comedyslice of life(2013)
Tamako knows just about everything there is to know about mochi, the traditional Japanese dessert treats. When she's not attending her first year of high school, she even invents new flavors and varieties for Tama-ya, her family's mochi shop. School and growing up, on the other hand, are some things that she's still trying to find the right recipe for. But with the help of her best friends Kanna and Midori, two girls whose parents run businesses in the same shopping district, Tamako's determined
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Shimogamo Shrine
下鴨神社
This UNESCO World Heritage shrine appears in the anime during festival scenes and traditional events. The ancient shrine's vermillion buildings and sacred forest create an atmospheric setting that represents the traditional cultural elements woven throughout the series.
Demachiyanagi Station 60 min
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Demachi Masugata Shopping Street
出町桝形商店街
This traditional shopping street in Kyoto serves as the main setting for the Tamaya mochi shop where Tamako and her family live and work. The narrow street with its traditional storefronts perfectly captures the intimate community atmosphere central to the story.
Demachiyanagi Station 45 min
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Kamogawa Delta
鴨川デルタ
The triangular area where the Takano and Kamo rivers meet is featured in contemplative scenes where characters reflect on their choices. This popular gathering spot for students provides a peaceful riverside setting.
Demachiyanagi Station 45 min
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Kyoto Imperial Palace Park
京都御苑
The expansive park surrounding the former imperial palace serves as a backdrop for several outdoor scenes in the anime. Its wide open spaces, traditional gates, and seasonal beauty provide a contrast to the intimate shopping street setting.
Imadegawa Station 75 min
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