Question 1

Where is Whisper of the Heart set in real life?

Accepted Answer

Whisper of the Heart has 8 real-life locations including Sekido Castle castle tower ruins, Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Station, Kasumigaseki-bashi, Iroha-zaka Slope, Konpiragu, Irohazaka Sakura Park, Atago 2nd Park, Sakuragaoka Rotary. Explore them all on Anime Pilgrimage.

Question 2

How many real locations does Whisper of the Heart have?

Accepted Answer

Whisper of the Heart has 8 confirmed real-life locations mapped on Anime Pilgrimage.

Question 3

How is this pilgrimage location information verified?

Accepted Answer

Locations are identified by comparing user-submitted photos with scenes from the anime. Locations adopted as official places have been reviewed by our team; community-submitted-only locations are unverified. Every location includes a Street View link so you can check the site yourself.

Question 4

What spots are easy to miss on the Whisper of the Heart pilgrimage?

Accepted Answer

Whisper of the Heart has 8 registered pilgrimage spots, most of which don't appear in typical travel guides. Check the Anime Pilgrimage map and Street View before your trip and add them to your itinerary so you don't miss them.