K-On!
- Author: Kakifly
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部
Near the Matsuya Denki Kitayama
EP1©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部McDonald's - Kita-Shirakawa
EP1©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部Shugakuin Station
EP1©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部Retro Beaver
EP1©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部Near the Tomohiro
EP1©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部Matsugasaki Bridge
EP1©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部Near the Imperial
EP1©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部Kyo-Kasho Yuzuki - Main Shop
EP1©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部The old halls of Toyosato Elementary School
EP1©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部Broadcast: Spring 2009
Sources & Credits
- ©かきふらい・芳文社／桜高軽音部
- Official Site
- View on AniList
- View on MyAnimeList
- View on Bangumi
OP locations (4)
| Location | Area |
|---|---|
| Stepping Stones | Kyoto |
| Near the Yawata drainage pump station | Yawata, Kyoto |
| Family Mart Kyoto Ichijoji store | Kyoto |
| Suirokaku (Waterway Bridge) | Kyoto |
Episode 1 locations (10)
Episode 2 locations (4)
| Location | Area |
|---|---|
| JEUGIA - Sanjo Main Store Stage | Kyoto |
| Ichijoji Sagarimatsucho | Kyoto |
| Compasso Teramachi Kyogoku South Entrance | Kyoto |
| The old halls of Toyosato Elementary School | Toyosato, Shiga |
Episode 3 locations (1)
| Location | Area |
|---|---|
| Joukaen | Kyoto |
Episode 7 locations (1)
| Location | Area |
|---|---|
| Imamiya Shrine | Kyoto |
Episode 9 locations (1)
| Location | Area |
|---|---|
| Kyoto MOJO | Kyoto |
Episode 11 locations (1)
| Location | Area |
|---|---|
| Sarasa Nishijin | Kyoto |
Episode 13 locations (1)
| Location | Area |
|---|---|
| Demachiyanagi Station | Kyoto |
Other locations (4)
Where is K-On! set in real life?
K-On! has 27 real-life locations including OP Stepping Stones, OP Near the Yawata drainage pump station, OP Family Mart Kyoto Ichijoji store, OP Suirokaku (Waterway Bridge), EP1 Shugakuin Station, EP1 Retro Beaver, EP1 Near the Matsuya Denki Kitayama, EP1 McDonald's - Kita-Shirakawa. Explore them all on Anime Pilgrimage.
How many real locations does K-On! have?
K-On! has 27 confirmed real-life locations mapped on Anime Pilgrimage.
How is this location information verified?
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.
What spots are easy to miss when visiting K-On! locations?
K-On! has 27 registered real-life locations, 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.
Can I actually visit the places from K-On!?
Yes — every location on this map is a real place you can visit, matched to the exact scene it appears in. Use the Street View link on each spot to see what it looks like before you go.
Is the scenery in K-On! based on real places?
Yes — the backgrounds in K-On! are matched to 27 real-world locations mapped here, each verified against the actual scene. Compare them yourself with the Street View link on each spot.
Where was K-On! filmed?
Anime and manga are not filmed the way live action is. Their backgrounds are painted from photographs of real locations — for K-On!, 27 of those real places have been identified and mapped.
- Keep noise down around homes and schools so you don’t disturb residents or students.
- Don’t enter private property or grounds without permission.
- When taking photos, don’t block the way, and avoid capturing other people’s faces.
- In shops and facilities, follow their rules and ask before taking photos.
- Take your trash home and park only in designated parking.