The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
涼宮ハルヒの憂鬱
sci-ficomedyschool(2006)
A high school student is drawn into the eccentric schemes of Haruhi Suzumiya, who unknowingly possesses godlike powers. The series' real-world settings in Nishinomiya, Hyogo have become iconic pilgrimage destinations.
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Pilgrimage Spots (11)
Spots across the series
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ポートアイランド北公園
ポートアイランド北公園
30 min
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旧杉山家住宅
旧杉山家住宅
30 min
スポーツドームかわらぎ
スポーツドームかわらぎ
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
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徳島港
徳島港
30 min
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武庫川河川敷
武庫川河川敷
30 min
大阪駅前第3ビル33階展望スペース
大阪駅前第3ビル33階展望スペース
30 min
西宮森林公園
西宮森林公園
30 min
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大阪駅周辺
大阪駅周辺
30 min
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Nishinomiya Shrine
西宮神社
This historic shrine appears in festival scenes and serves as a cultural backdrop for certain episodes. The shrine's traditional architecture and festival atmosphere are captured in the anime's depiction of local events.
Hanshin Nishinomiya Station 40 min
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