
月がきれい
It’s the third year of middle school. Kotaro, a bookish boy aspiring to become a novelist, and Akane, a track girl who loves to run, meet in the same class together for the first time. They’re put in charge of the equipment for the sports festival, and slowly grow closer via LINE. How does Kotaro deal with his growing feelings for her? Meanwhile, Takumi has been in love with Akane since first year, and Akane’s friend, Chinatsu, becomes interested in Kotaro. A refreshing story of young love set i
It’s the third year of middle school. Kotaro, a bookish boy aspiring to become a novelist, and Akane, a track girl who loves to run, meet in the same class together for the first time. They’re put in charge of the equipment for the sports festival, and slowly grow closer via LINE. How does Kotaro deal with his growing feelings for her? Meanwhile, Takumi has been in love with Akane since first year, and Akane’s friend, Chinatsu, becomes interested in Kotaro. A refreshing story of young love set i

Anime pilgrimage guide
月がきれい
It’s the third year of middle school. Kotaro, a bookish boy aspiring to become a novelist, and Akane, a track girl who loves to run, meet in the same class together for the first time. They’re put in charge of the equipment for the sports festival, and slowly grow closer via LINE. How does Kotaro deal with his growing feelings for her? Meanwhile, Takumi has been in love with Akane since first year, and Akane’s friend, Chinatsu, becomes interested in Kotaro. A refreshing story of young love set i
Model route
Check a ready-made order for the main spots before you decide whether to make it a day trip or an overnight visit.
Pilgrimage guide on this page
Model route
Check a ready-made order for the main spots before you decide whether to make it a day trip or an overnight visit.
Pilgrimage guide on this page
Build your own route
Pick the spots you like and make a route for your trip.
Create a plan with this animeStart by browsing the real-world spots connected to this anime, then open the map when you are ready to plan the route.
Spots across the series
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川越氷川神社
This historic shrine in Kawagoe serves as the primary inspiration for Mikage Shrine where Nanami becomes the land god. The shrine's traditional architecture and sacred atmosphere perfectly match the mystical setting depicted in the anime.
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川越駅
The main railway station that appears in several episodes as characters commute to school and meet each other. The station plaza and surrounding area serve as meeting points and departure scenes, symbolizing the characters' daily routines and connections.
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蓮馨寺
川越の歴史ある寺院。主人公たちの散歩コースの近くに位置する。
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喜多院
作品の文化祭シーンに関連する川越の名所。江戸時代の建造物が現存する。
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川越市立川越第一中学校
This junior high school serves as the model for the school attended by the main characters Kotaro and Akane. The school building and surrounding areas are frequently depicted throughout the series as the primary setting for many romantic moments between the protagonists.
川越市立初雁中学校
主人公たちが通う中学校のモデルとなった施設。
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川越氷川神社
This historic shrine appears in the anime as a peaceful location where characters reflect on their relationships and personal growth. The shrine's famous wind chimes festival and traditional architecture provide a serene backdrop for several contemplative moments in the story.
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本川越駅
西武新宿線の終着駅。作品のキャラクターたちの生活圏に含まれる。
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川越市立図書館
The public library where characters are shown studying and spending quiet time together. This location represents the academic aspects of the characters' lives and provides intimate settings for character development and subtle romantic moments.
東明寺公園
道灌橋を少し下ったところにある東明寺橋脇の公園。アニメ最終話冒頭で小太郎が茜と同じ高校を受験して落ちたと告白するシーンで登場。
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氷川橋
川越氷川神社の裏手にかかる橋。キービジュアルに登場するほか、小太郎と茜が初めてキスをした場所として登場。
月吉陸橋
県道15号線沿い六軒町を抜けた場所にある陸橋。第1話で茜の下校シーンに登場。
ガスト 本川越店跡地(作中:ゲスト)
本川越ペペ向かいの商業ビル。2022年閉店。アニメ1話で「ゲスト」というファミレスとして登場し、小太郎と茜が初めて会話をした場所。
入間川街道
国道16号線沿いの入間川街道と川越線が交差する場所。アニメ10話冒頭で茜が小太郎に千葉の高校の推薦を受けると打ち明けたシーンの舞台。
川越郵便局付近
第10話の川越まつりの際、小太郎と茜が喧嘩し茜が泣きながら帰るシーンで登場。
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道灌橋
田谷堰を少し下った場所にかかる橋。第11話で小太郎と茜がクリスマスデートをしているときに登場。
西武本川越ペペ
本川越駅に隣接する商業施設。小太郎が茜のクリスマスプレゼントを購入した場所で、建物外観が街のカットとして登場。
Travel map
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After the trip
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