The Garden of Words

新宿駅南口

One of Tokyo's busiest transportation hubs, featuring the iconic southern entrance with its modern architecture and constant flow of people. The station area represents urban isolation themes and serves as a backdrop for character transitions in the series.

新宿御苑

This expansive park in central Tokyo serves as the location for several important dialogue scenes between characters. The cherry blossom areas and traditional Japanese garden sections are prominently featured during emotional moments in the series.

代々木駅

The train station area appears in several scenes as Takao commutes to school and the garden. The station's distinctive architecture and surrounding urban landscape provide the realistic Tokyo backdrop that contrasts with the serene garden scenes.

新宿御苑の東屋

This specific traditional gazebo within Shinjuku Gyoen is the exact spot where Takao and Yukari have their intimate conversations during rainy mornings. The wooden structure and its surrounding pond create the most emotionally significant location in the entire film.

八幡前架道橋