8 Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) locations to visit in Japan
Everyone is familiar with the manga "Kimetsu no Yaiba" or the Demon Slayer, which is well-known throughout the world for its thrilling content in each episode. Memorable cool characters from both the demons and demon slayers, as well as beautiful visuals, combine japanese brush styles that appear both strong and delicate. Another unique aspect of this story is that many places in Japan have places for fans to follow in their footsteps! Let's take a look at where it is.
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Synopsis of Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃 is a Japanese manga series. The story is set in Japan during the Taisho period (around 1912-1926) and follows the journey of a young boy named Tanjiro Kamado, who becomes a demon slayer after his family is attacked and killed by demons, with only his younger sister Nezuko surviving, but turned into a demon.
Tanjiro sets out on a quest to find a way to turn Nezuko back into a human and to avenge his family's death by joining the Demon Slayer Corps, a group of skilled warriors dedicated to exterminating demons and protecting humanity.
8 Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba locations to visit in Japan
1. Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi
Ashikaga Flower Park is a botanical garden located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning seasonal displays of flowers and illuminations. The park is home to over 350 wisteria trees, some of which are over 150 years old and have been designated as national treasures of Japan.
One of the main attractions of the park is the winter illumination, which takes place from late October to early February. The park is lit up with millions of LED lights, creating a magical and romantic atmosphere.
The park is a model for Mt. Fujikasane. This is the mountain where the swordsmen of the group captured the demon. At the foot of the mountain, fuji flowers that the demon hates bloom all over the area. The demon hunters used it as a platform to recruit people into the group.
2. Itto-seki Split Boulder, Nara
One of the toughest missions Tanjiro has to accomplish. That is, dissecting a giant stone into two halves with a sword takes a very long time to complete. This stone exists in Nara Prefecture called Itto-Seki Split Boulder.
Legend has it that this rock was split by Sekishusai (also known as Yagyu Munetoshi), a masterful samurai who spent a part of his middle age in seclusion with the Yagyu clan. Here, the story has it, he fought with a tengu (a long-nosed goblin), and sliced in two this ancient rock when he cut down the tengu with a single stroke of his sword.
3. Ashinomaki Onsen, fukushima
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This traditional Japanese hotel or Ryokan. It has an unusual décor and is similar to The Infinity Castle of The Demon Muzan, where everything in this place is turned upside down, does not know the direction.
Luckily, this ryokan doesn't look that scary, with the middle of the ryokan having a stage protruding over the pond, and there are always musicians playing music, much like the scene where a demon plays a biwa to control the castle.
4. Mt. Kumotori Tokyo, Saitama and Yamanashi
Mt. Kumotori is a mountain that stands at the boundary of Tokyo, Saitama, and Yamanashi Prefectures on the island of Honshū. It is the highest point in Tokyo with an elevation of 2,017 metres. It is one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains and lies within the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. It is a popular hiking destination that can be accessed from various trailheads
It is the backdrop of the Kamado family house, and Tanjiro himself collects firewood from the forest to sell in the city. Anyone who wants to take photos like in the cartoons will have to visit in the winter, as the snow will cover the entire mountain.
5. Meiji Mura Museum, Aichi
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Meiji Mura museum is an open-air museum/theme park in Inuyama, near Nagoya in Aichi prefecture. It preserves historic buildings from Japan's Meiji, Taishō, and early Shōwa periods. It has over 60 buildings that were moved and reconstructed on-site. It lets visitors experience what it was like to live during the Meiji era when Western culture influenced Japan's modernization.
The story of the Demon Slayer takes place in Taisho-era Japan. Anyone who wants to see the architecture and the city of that time must visit the Meiji Mura Museum because they has gathered buildings from Taisho-era such as houses, shops, churches, etc. After World War I, Japan began to modernize the country in every way, so anyone who wants to see The Butterfly Mansion, a recovery unit of the Demon Hunters Organization, or a meeting place for the nine pillars must check it out.
6. Kamado Shrine, Fukuoka
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Kamado Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukuoka that has been around for over 1350 years. It is famous for enmusubi, which means praying for good relationships and marriage. It is also considered a sacred place by Demon Slayer fans because the name of the shrine "Kamado" is the same as the name of the main character, Tanjiro Kamado. The shrine has many items and decorations related to Demon Slayer, such as statues, charms, ema (wooden plaques), and omikuji (fortune slips).
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Another interesting feature here is that the priest's costume is also checkered. The same pattern as Tanjiro's is a similarity that should have been inspired. Although I don't know how relevant this shrine really is, but the fame of the Demon Slayer has caused a lot of people to worship at the shrine.
7. Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto
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Kyoto Railway Museum is Japan's largest railway museum that opened in 2016. It displays over 50 trains from different eras and types, such as steam locomotives, bullet trains, and subway cars. It also has interactive exhibits where visitors can experience driving a train simulator, operating a railway diorama, or learning about railway history and technology. It is located in Umekoji Park, about 20 minutes walk west of Kyoto Station.
In the end of season 1, Tanjiro and his allies board a train heading for their next mission: Mugen Train. If you want to experience this train in person, check it out.
8. Seki city, Gifu
Seki is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is famous worldwide for its production of fine knives and swords. It has a history of over 700 years of making knife products.
Based on the demon destroyer manga. The swordsmith village is actually no one knows the exact location. Even the members of the unit cannot travel on their own, but the actual city of Seki is considered the closest because it has clean water to use all year round and rich minerals suitable for excellent smelting, so people who want to refine their swordsmithing skills gather here.
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