Last Updated: 2024-12-20

ATRI: My Dear Moments#

Both the ATRI anime and visual novel IRL locations w/ tips about traveling to the IRL locations.

Blu-ray Release Exhibitions

The following are images from around the release of Blu-ray discs.

Akihabara Gamers

I was able to get a few images, but had to leave early at the start of the exhibition to get as many photo of Choshi as possible and then when I came back to Tokyo again, only the signboard and elevator was left...

Den Den Town, Osaka

Nagoya Softmap

Google Map#

Choshi, Chiba#

Reccomended Itinerary#

Estimated length: 2 days (average), 1 day (minimum)

To get to Choshi, head to Choshi station first then take a train backwards to the west most station(1) and then go to the temple before reaching the next station. From there, take the train to Choshi station again and get the rental bike(81 479-26-4755) to reach every other spot. The rental bikes are in Choshi Station and with appointments only via phone call. The Aeon mall spot(2) has no easy public transport access so it's still best to head there using the bike. Trains from Tokyo open around 5am, and the first trains should reach Choshi around 9am, with the last trains to Tokyo around 6pm. With your best efforts, it is possible to reach every location without having to stay the night in Choshi.

Shiishiba Station#

Unakami Hachimangū#

Mamori and Other Goods

According to the city website, a reservation is needed since this is not always staffed. There's also a nearby walking trail with another gate at the end of the path.

Choshi Shiritsu Choshi Junior High School#

Try to come during weekend to avoid taking photo of actual students.

(!)Somewhere in Choshi#

No particular street as there's no store names, but somewhere along the walk this location should be found.

Choshi Station Exhibition

Only ran around the time of the TV anime, but the handout's pdf can still be found online.

(!)Nakanocho Rail Yard#

It is possible to get a tour in the weekends but from Oct, 2024 to March, 2025, tours are cancelled for maintenance.

For Train Nerds

This also had some anime collab and parts of the exhibition is still here.

Choko Shrine#

Festivals

This is an active shrine, so it is very possible to have a festival here, as seen to the left and during the New Year festival you can ring the bell too. Finally, the shrine has their own goshuin and special goshuin book too.

Sanoya#

Choshi Port Tower#

Amagami Anime Campaign

Little bit miffed that the Amagami Campaign will last multiple months, when then Atri collab only lasts until Oct 2024. Prepare a stamp card for the Anime88Tourism campaign has a stamp post on the very top. Moreover, the ticket to the Port Tower and Ocean View Observatory can be bought together for a lower cost.

Walking Path and Picnic Area

There's a walking path from the port tower to the next hill with a small picnic table before leading to the beach. It was quite fun taking a breather there and imagining that the characters would've been here before (even if it was most likely flooded given the condition of the port tower in the ad break image).

The HILL#

This is the only hill with a view of a lighthouse, so this is most likely the correct place. This is above a house but from the left side there is a way to hike up, but there will be a few sections that requires climbing a bit with both hands.

Additional views

This comes from the lower outer layer walkway on the cliffside. This portion does not require any climbing.

Inubōsaki Lighthouse#

This is not directly featured anywhere, but the lighthouse is always in the background. Moreover, here it's possible to buy a lighthouse keychain and call it an auxiliary merch of Atri. This is also a popular place to get some food too.

Additional views

Inside of the lighthouse area is a small museum of the Japan coast guards with a pad to write that you've been here. Also, across the street is a dino statue.

New Years

There's also a general city wide event to see the first sunrise along choshi's beach. Beaware that there are specific bike routes and also that it can get a little busy.

Inubo Station#

Ocean View Observatory#

Come during the evening to get this perfect shot of the sunset. There's also some binoculars to place a phone against and get a few images of the windmills.

Amagami Anime Campaign P2

Kaze no Atelier (Outside)#

Don't forget that this is a real business and if we want to keep visiting then we've got to be polite. Try to check if there's anyone in the restaurant and stay outside if there's a few people left so it is possible to go inside without anyone there and get permission to take some photos.

(!)Kaze no Atelier#

Lots and lots of shots here, so order something to be polite and use the time to wait for people to leave and plan out how to take everyshot to be as efficient as possible. Also, don't be like me and forget that there are window binders to pull down to reduce the sun glare.

(!)ED Crosswalk#

Go for the crosswalk and then to the station so it's easier to return to Choshi station.

(!)Tokawa Station#

For this station, just get on and at the end of the line just tell the staff where you came from.

(!)Aeon Mall#

This is mostly only accessible by car, so try to get a bike to get here. The suggested path by Google maps from Tokawa Station to Aeon Mall was to go back to Choshi Station and then from there take a bus to Aeon Mall.

Next Time

Don't forget to reserve a bike
Try to get mamori, which requires reservation
Lunch at cafe
- Try to redo photo
Missing spots, Aeon Mall, Windmill shots
Checking more anime frames

Dotonbori, Osaka#

Kani Doraku Dotonbori Main Branch#

There's two crabs on the same street but go for the one on the corner of the main Dotonbori street to get more correct photo.

Incorrect Crab

The space above the crab is the giveaway between the two locations. Moreover, the locations are only a 5 min walk so finding the correct location should be simple.

Ashikita, Kumamoto#

(!)Akasaki Elementary School#

This isn't quite the exact same image, but close enough to care about and consider as an inspiration. Also, the school seems to be closed, but there has been posts about going inside as late as 2023. ^↓

Next Time

Get lots of shots like this

Ko Island, Okayama#

(!)Road side#

This probably isn't the exact inspiration, especially since this type of scenery in Japan is not exclusive to this particular location, but nontheless this looks similar. Source

Sources#

Base Google Maps
- https://www.google.com/maps/...
- https://togetter.com/li/2412976
Lots of additional notes
Found the original game hill here
- https://note.com/omiyayimo/n/n51509bfd1bff
Even larger Google Maps
- https://www.google.com/maps/...
- https://x.com/karuha_hrflute9/status/1814686956485550362
ATRI in Kyushu ref materials
- https://togetter.com/li/2093392