My Happy Marriage

Despite being born into a noble family, Miyo lost her birth mother at a young age and grew up being abused by her stepmother, stepsister, and father. When she finally receives news that she's to be married off, she finds out that her husband-to-be is Kiyoka, a soldier with a reputation for being cruel and heartless. In fact, he's had numerous previous fiancées who have all fled his household; none lasting even a mere three days. Resigned to the fact that her family had abandoned her, Miyo knocks

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Hamarikyu Gardens

浜離宮恩賜庭園

This traditional Japanese garden with its tea house and pond serves as a model for the peaceful garden settings where key romantic scenes unfold. The garden's Edo period design perfectly captures the historical atmosphere of the anime's setting.

Shimbashi Station 90 min

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Meiji Shrine

明治神宮

The shrine's sacred forest and spiritual significance make it a fitting location associated with the anime's themes of traditional Japanese spirituality. The peaceful grounds contrast with the urban setting while maintaining the mystical atmosphere present throughout the series.

Harajuku Station 45 min

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Kyu-Furukawa Gardens

旧古河庭園

This Western-style mansion with Japanese gardens represents the blend of traditional and modern elements seen in the anime's setting. The rose garden and historic architecture mirror the sophisticated world where the main characters navigate their relationship.

Komagome Station 80 min

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Nezu Shrine

根津神社

This historic shrine with its famous azalea garden provides inspiration for the intimate shrine scenes where characters pray for happiness and protection. The traditional vermillion torii gates and seasonal flowers create a romantic backdrop similar to scenes in the anime.

Nezu Station 60 min

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Tokyo National Museum

東京国立博物館

This prestigious museum in Ueno serves as inspiration for the elegant traditional architecture featured in the Kudo family estate scenes. The museum's classical Japanese buildings and serene gardens reflect the refined atmosphere of the aristocratic world depicted in the anime.

Ueno Station 120 min