Original TV anime broadcast since April 2017 “Tsuki ga Kirei”.
The story depicts the fresh and pure love story of junior high school students. I’m sure there were many people who were thrilled to feel together with the main characters, but felt the same pain in their hearts. (I was one of those who watched TV broadcasts every week and was in a state of agony over the youthful drama and painful heart…)
This anime is set in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. In episode 4, there are many scenes of Kyoto when they go on a school trip. In this article, we will introduce the sacred places in Kyoto from the TV anime “Tsuki ga Kirei”, divided into the first and second parts.

Kyoto Station is where the main characters begin their journey.

The view of Kyoto Tower from the ticket gate on the 1st floor of JR Kyoto Station when exiting the central exit is identical to the actual view.

Next is Kyoto Station from this angle.

The view of Kyoto Station is familiar to those who regularly use it, but the anime also depicts Kyoto Station from Muromachi-koji Square, where the Grand Staircase begins.

The main characters proceed to travel from Kyoto Station to a number of famous spots in Kyoto.
First, Kiyomizu temple.

This is “Nioumon”, the main gate of Kiyomizu temple.
The souvenir shop on the way to the shrine is almost identical to the one in the story.

Otowa Waterfall, located on the grounds of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, also appears in the story. It is also a place where you can draw Sansuji water, which has been respected as purifying water, into a ladle and pray for the six roots of purity and the fulfillment of your wishes. This waterfall is also the origin of the name Kiyomizu temple.

Speaking of Kiyomizu-dera, the famous thing is the Kiyomizu Stage.
It also appears in the scene where the heroine Akane and her friends take a photo.

The cypress bark roof of the main hall is currently being constructed, making it impossible to view the entire structure.

We are excited to see the entire construction once it’s finished! Even though the Shimizu Stage is still under construction, you can still enjoy the view.

Jishu Shrine, which is known as the god of matchmaking, is frequently visited along with Kiyomizu temple.
This place also appeared in the story.

Here, Akane drew a fortune that read, “Love luck: An ambiguous attitude is a recipe for disaster.” Jishu Shrine can be said to be one of the places that changed their relationship.

On the grounds of Jishu Shrine, there is a large stone called the ”Love fortune telling stone”.
There are a pair of stones in the temple grounds, and legend has it that if you can walk from one stone to the other with your eyes closed and reach the shrine safely, your love will come true.
It also made an appearance in the movie.

Although the precincts are always crowded with worshipers, please give it a chance when you visit.

Yasaka Shrine is close to Kiyomizu Temple.
This place also appeared in the story.

It appeared in a scene where Akane was upset because she couldn’t tell her friends that she was meeting up with Kotaro.

The scenery of Yasaka Shrine is depicted from various angles.

Now, where in the temple grounds is this guardian dog? Please try looking for it.

The article introducing Kyoto’s sacred sites featured in the TV anime “Tsuki ga Kirei” will be continued in the second part. In the second part, we will introduce the scenery that we who actually live in Kyoto are used to seeing!!

TV anime “Tsuki ga Kirei” HP:https://tsukigakirei.jp/

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翻訳者：Mei G.