Chihayafuru
ちはやふる
dramaromanceslice of lifesports(2011)
Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta player, she is soon separated from her karuta playing friends. Now in high school, Chihaya still plays karuta in the hope that she will one day meet her friends again. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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Omi Shrine
近江神宮
Known as the sacred birthplace of competitive karuta, this shrine hosts the annual national karuta championship. It holds deep significance in Chihayafuru as the ultimate destination for serious karuta players seeking to compete at the highest level.
Omi-Jingu-mae Station 90 min
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Awara Onsen
あわら温泉
This hot spring resort town in Fukui Prefecture appears as a training camp location where the karuta club members bond and intensify their practice. The traditional ryokan atmosphere provides a perfect setting for character development and team building scenes.
Awara-Yunomachi Station 180 min
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Fuchu City Local Forest Museum
府中市郷土の森博物館
This museum and park complex serves as the primary setting for karuta tournaments in Chihayafuru. The traditional Japanese buildings and serene atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for competitive karuta matches throughout the series.
Fuchu-Honmachi Station 120 min
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