
夏目友人帳
Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother's ability to see yokai. After moving to his grandmother's hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai imprisoned in a Lucky Cat statue, he learns about his grandmother's "Book of Friends," which contains the names of the yokai she defeated, and allows its wielder to command the yokai named within. Since then, yokai now visit him on a daily basis, seeking to either get their names back or take possession of the Book of Friend
Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother's ability to see yokai. After moving to his grandmother's hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai imprisoned in a Lucky Cat statue, he learns about his grandmother's "Book of Friends," which contains the names of the yokai she defeated, and allows its wielder to command the yokai named within. Since then, yokai now visit him on a daily basis, seeking to either get their names back or take possession of the Book of Friend

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夏目友人帳
Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother's ability to see yokai. After moving to his grandmother's hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai imprisoned in a Lucky Cat statue, he learns about his grandmother's "Book of Friends," which contains the names of the yokai she defeated, and allows its wielder to command the yokai named within. Since then, yokai now visit him on a daily basis, seeking to either get their names back or take possession of the Book of Friend
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Real-world location guide
OtakuTrips lists 13 published real-life locations connected to Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1, in Kumamoto, Fukuoka. Key spots include 熊本県人吉・球磨地域ほか(アニメ聖地88), 福岡県福岡市, 天狗橋. 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 13 published real-world locations connected to Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1. 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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A pilgrimage destination for fans of the beloved anime series, featuring locations that inspired the story's setting and memorable scenes.
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主人公の通学路として度々登場する橋。球磨川にかかる実在の橋。
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数多くの五輪塔が印象的な寺院。アニメに登場する聖地。
球磨川を一望できる立地の旅館。アニメに登場し、聖地巡礼ファンが訪れる人気施設。
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二期オープニングに登場する風景のモデル。近くに観音像もある。
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スイッチバックの珍しい駅。アニメに登場し、聖地巡礼の人気スポット。
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大畑駅近くの神社。アニメに登場する聖地。

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球磨川
Appears in contemplative scenes where Natsume sits by the water, and in episodes featuring water-dwelling yokai
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人吉駅
Featured in episodes showing transportation scenes and Natsume's connection to the wider world beyond his small town
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人吉城跡
Featured in establishing shots showing the town from above and in episodes where characters observe the cityscape
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青井阿蘇神社
Serves as reference for shrine scenes where Natsume encounters yokai or seeks spiritual guidance
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人吉市
Featured throughout the series as the general setting for Natsume's daily life, school scenes, and encounters with yokai in the surrounding forests
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