Explore The World Of ”Your Name.” With Street View! (Shinjuku Area)

2. Suga Shrine

These are the stairs that were used for the poster of the movie. The red handrails are eye-catching, so you will probably be able to easily remember the image. This place is the entrance to Yotsuya Suga Shrine. It's a shrine that actually exists in Yotsuya, where Taki lives. This spot is the location that most people associate with "Your Name."

Susanoonomikoto and Ukanomitamanokami are enshrined as the chief guardian deities of Suga Shrine.

Suga Shrine
Phone Number: +81-3-3351-7023
Address: Tokyo, Shinjuku, Sugacho 5
Suga Shrine: http://www.sugajinjya.org/ (Japanese)

3. The Intersection Behind Shinjuku Police Station

The last "holy spot" in Shinjuku that we'll be sharing is here. The intersection behind the Shinjuku Police Station is where the song "Zen Zen Zense" by RADWIMPS begins to play in the movie. Other than the theme song "Zen Zen Zense," RADWIMPS provided over 20 pieces for the film. The movie is a must-see not only for anime fans, but also for the fans of RADWIMPS!

The intersection appears in the film at night so the feel is somewhat different, but this is the exact spot. If you move a little to the left and make the tree on the right disappear... perfect! Are you hearing the jaunty melody in your head yet?

In Conclusion

Now that we've had a look at the actual locations, you can see that "Your Name." depicts the actual settings in fine detail, and on top of that, carefully selects the best points to emphasize the beauty of the story.

If you're a fan of the film, we recommend going on this "holy pilgrimage" to the places that inspired the setting of the film!

Having good manners is important when visiting the points of interest. You should be careful not to trouble the locals. "Your Name." is a great film that will impress anyone. If you haven't seen it yet, now is the time!

Your Name. Official Website (Japanese)