Scene location guide · Kansai
Nara's deer-filled park and covered arcades ground a Kyoto Animation supernatural romance amid ancient temples.
Nara · 奈良
Scene locations, approach stations, and practical time on the ground.
Beyond the Boundary
This covered arcade beside Kintetsu Nara Station supplies the everyday streetscape of the half-spirit heroine's town.
Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station (Kintetsu Nara Line)
TransitDirectly outside Kintetsu Nara Station's exit; from Kyoto the Kintetsu Limited Express reaches Nara in about 35 minutes.
Beyond the Boundary
The willow-framed pond mirroring Kofukuji's pagoda sits beside the residential blocks used as the series' backdrops.
Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station (Kintetsu Nara Line)
TransitA 5-minute walk south from Kintetsu Nara Station toward Nara Park.
Beyond the Boundary
The lantern-lined paths and free-roaming sacred deer recur as scenery across the show and many other anime.
Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station (Kintetsu Nara Line)
TransitA 10-minute walk east from Kintetsu Nara Station into the open parkland.
Various anime (Nara backdrops)
The colossal Great Buddha Hall and towering Nandaimon gate are recurring establishing shots of ancient-Japan settings.
Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station (Kintetsu Nara Line)
TransitA 20-minute walk, or Nara Kotsu bus 2 toward Todaiji-Daibutsuden, from Kintetsu Nara Station through the park.
Beyond the Boundary
The hexagonal lakeside pavilion mirrored in Sagi-ike pond appears among the Nara-city scenery of the half-spirit heroine's world.
Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station (Kintetsu Nara Line)
TransitAbout 20-min walk southeast from Kintetsu Nara Station through Nara Park to the pond's south edge.
HoursOpen area; seasonal daytime rowboat rental on the pond
Best timeStill mornings or dusk for clean reflections; autumn foliage
Photo tipShoot low across the pond to catch the pavilion and its full reflection, with deer often on the near bank.
Beyond the Boundary
This 1909 classic hotel's wood-panelled grandeur served as the model for the wealthy Nanase family's residence.
Nearest stationKintetsu Nara Station / JR Nara Station
TransitAbout 15-min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station up to the hillside hotel above Ara-ike pond.
HoursPublic areas and lounge open to guests and diners; it is a working hotel, so be courteous
Best timeAfternoon tea in the lobby lounge for the on-screen interior mood
Photo tipPhotograph the Meiji-era wooden facade and grand staircase from public areas; ask before shooting interiors.
Nara · 奈良
