Scene location guide · Shizuoka
Seaside Numazu turned Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Uchiura coast into Japan's liveliest idol pilgrimage town.
Numazu · 沼津
Scene locations, approach stations, and practical time on the ground.
Love Live! Sunshine!!
This hilltop campus on the Nagaisaki cape is the real-world stand-in for Aqours' home school, Uranohoshi.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line) — no rail to Uchiura
TransitFrom Numazu Station take the Tōkai Bus Orange Shuttle Nishiura line toward Ōse/Shigisu (~40 min), alight near Shigisu, then a short uphill walk; view the exterior only as it is an active school
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The calm Uchiura shoreline framed by Mount Fuji recurs from the very first episode as Aqours' seaside backdrop.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line) — no rail to Uchiura
TransitTōkai Bus Orange Shuttle Nishiura line from Numazu Station to the Mito (三津) area, roughly 25-30 min; walk a few minutes to the beachfront
Love Live! Sunshine!!
This bayside aquarium is the model for the fictional 'Koi ni Naritai Aquarium' and often hosts Aqours tie-in displays.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line) — no rail to Uchiura
TransitTōkai Bus Orange Shuttle Nishiura line from Numazu Station to the Izu-Mito Sea Paradise / Mito stop, about 25-30 min
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The hilltop shrine's long torii stairway is where the group's memorable island training and shrine scene plays out.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line) — no rail to Uchiura
TransitTōkai Bus Orange Shuttle Nishiura line to the Awashima Marine Park stop (~25 min), then the short marine-park ferry across to the island
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The working fishing harbour that appears across the series now anchors a lively waterfront of anime-friendly shops.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line)
TransitAbout a 20-minute walk south of Numazu Station, or a short Tōkai Bus Orange Shuttle ride to the Numazu-kō stop
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The covered shopping streets and the south exit plaza recur as the girls' everyday town, decked in real Aqours banners.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line)
TransitDirectly at Numazu Station's south exit; the Nakamise and arcade streets begin within a 5-minute walk
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The little tourist office that appears in Season 1 Episode 6 is now packed wall-to-wall with fan-donated Aqours posters and figures.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line) — no rail to Uchiura
TransitFrom Numazu Station South Exit take a Tōkai Bus Orange Shuttle Nishiura-line bus (~35 min) and get off around Nagahama/Omosu, then walk 2-4 min.
HoursGenerally daytime (approx. 9:00-16:30); confirm current open days
Best timeDaytime while open; weekend afternoons are liveliest
Photo tipThe interior wall of signed boards and figures is the shot — ask staff before photographing the displays.
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The grassy cape where Aqours shoot their first PV in Season 1 Episode 6, with the bay, Awashima and Mount Fuji spread out below.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line) — no rail to Uchiura
TransitTōkai Bus Orange Shuttle Nishiura line to the Nagahamajō-ato stop (~35 min), then a short uphill path (~7 min).
HoursOpen grounds, daylight hours; free
Best timeLate afternoon for bay-and-Fuji light; clear winter days for the sharpest Fuji
Photo tipClimb to the first bailey (第一曲輪) for the full Uranohoshi-style bay panorama.
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The glass convention hall becomes Aqours' new activity base in Season 2 (Episodes 4-5) and hosts real Love Live! events.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line)
TransitAbout a 3-minute walk from Numazu Station North Exit via the connecting deck.
HoursPublic areas roughly 8:00-22:00; event halls by schedule
Best timeAnytime; check for Love Live! event days
Photo tipFrame the curved glass frontage from the north-exit deck to match the on-screen establishing shot.
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The downtown park stages the flea-market scene in Season 2 Episode 4.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line)
TransitAbout an 8-10 min walk south from Numazu Station South Exit, near the city hall.
HoursOpen park, daylight hours
Best timeDaytime; spring for greenery
Photo tipShoot from the park's central path toward the surrounding downtown blocks.
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The red Onaribashi bridge and the Kano River embankment appear in Season 1 (around Episodes 8-9), including a Dia riverside moment.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line)
TransitAbout a 10-12 min walk south from Numazu Station toward the river.
HoursOpen riverside, anytime
Best timeGolden hour, when Fuji sometimes rises beyond the river
Photo tipStand on the embankment to line the red bridge against the water and distant Fuji.
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The black-sand beach and pine-lined coast west of the port supply several of the series' open-sea backgrounds.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line)
TransitAbout a 25-min walk, or a short bus/taxi, south-west of Numazu Station toward the coast beside Numazu Port.
HoursOpen coast, anytime (surf can be strong)
Best timeSunrise or sunset over Suruga Bay
Photo tipUse the pine silhouettes to frame the open bay and, on clear days, Mount Fuji to the north.
Love Live! Sunshine!!
The former imperial villa's black-pine gardens and shoreline feature on the Numazu pilgrimage route and headlined an official Aqours kimono campaign.
Nearest stationNumazu Station (JR Tōkaidō Main Line)
TransitTōkai Bus Orange Shuttle toward Uchiura ~15-20 min, alight around the Shimakago/Goyōtei area, or a ~10-min taxi.
HoursPark approx. 9:00-16:30; interior villa buildings ticketed
Best timeMorning light through the pines; plum blossom in early spring
Photo tipFrame the villa's pine gardens meeting the Suruga Bay shoreline.
Numazu · 沼津
