Question 1

Where is Near the Imperial?

Accepted Answer

Near the Imperial is in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. You can see its exact position from the map coordinates and the Street View link.

Question 2

Which scene of K-On! does Near the Imperial appear in?

Accepted Answer

Near the Imperial appears in EP1 of K-On!.

Question 3

Can I visit Near the Imperial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Near the Imperial is a real place you can visit. Check what it looks like on Street View before you go.

Question 4

Where was K-On! filmed?

Accepted Answer

Anime and manga are not filmed the way live action is. Their backgrounds are painted from photographs of real locations, and Near the Imperial is one of those real places (EP1).