Question 1

Where is Outer Oratory?

Accepted Answer

Outer Oratory is in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. You can see its exact position from the map coordinates and the Street View link.

Question 2

Which scene of Chihayafuru does Outer Oratory appear in?

Accepted Answer

Outer Oratory appears in EP13 of Chihayafuru.

Question 3

Can I visit Outer Oratory?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Outer Oratory is a real place you can visit. Check what it looks like on Street View before you go.

Question 4

Where was Chihayafuru filmed?

Accepted Answer

Anime and manga are not filmed the way live action is. Their backgrounds are painted from photographs of real locations, and Outer Oratory is one of those real places (EP13).