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Love, Chunibyo & Other DelusionsOtsu City
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Otsu city on the shores of Lake Biwa is the primary real-world model for the setting of Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions. The lakeside cityscape, train stations, and residential neighborhoods are faithfully reproduced in the anime by Kyoto Animation, making it one of the most recognizable pilgrimage destinations for KyoAni fans.
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JR Tokaido Line, Otsu Station (direct; about 10 min from Kyoto Station)
Featured in 1 anime
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions
The entire Otsu lakeside area serves as the model city in the anime, with train stations, bridges, and residential streets appearing in opening sequences and daily life scenes throughout the series.
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Afternoon for lakeside walks with views of Lake Biwa
Low to moderate; a relaxed city
No restrictions on public streets
Lake Biwa fireworks festival in August is spectacular; spring cherry blossoms along the lake are stunning
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