
ちはやふる
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)
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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ちはやふる
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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OtakuTrips lists 3 published real-life locations connected to Chihayafuru, in Shiga, Fukui, Tokyo. Key spots include Omi Shrine, Awara Onsen, Fuchu City Local Forest Museum. 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 3 published real-world locations connected to Chihayafuru. Each location page identifies the place using the information stored in the OtakuTrips database.
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近江神宮
Central location for the climactic national championship matches, appearing in dramatic tournament scenes where main characters compete for the ultimate karuta titles

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あわら温泉
Featured in training camp episodes where characters stay at traditional inns, practice karuta intensively, and strengthen their relationships through shared experiences
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府中市郷土の森博物館
Featured prominently in tournament scenes throughout multiple seasons, particularly during regional and national karuta competitions where characters face intense matches
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