Tachikawa City in Tokyo serves as the primary real-world inspiration for Academy City in the anime. The urban landscape and modern architecture of Tachikawa provided reference material for the futuristic cityscape where Index and Touma's adventures unfold.
Featured in 2 anime
A Certain Magical IndexVarious cityscape shots throughout the series reference Tachikawa's urban environment as the basis for Academy City's modern districts
My Hero Academia Season 4This spot also appears in this series.
Access
Nearest Station: Tachikawa Station
Direct access from JR Tachikawa Station, explore the city center area
東京都立川市
Recommended visit: 180 min
Visitor Tips
Daytime for urban exploration
Moderate
No restrictions in public areas
Year-round destination
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