Your Name." Holy Site Pilgrimage part2 | Tokyo · Minato Ward Chapter

If Hida Furukawa was Mitsuha's dreamland, then Tokyo was Taki's steel jungle of getting lost and searching.

Tokyo, as depicted by Makoto Shinkai, is not just a backdrop, but a stage that turns the gears of fate. As a pilgrimage traveler, I decided to follow Taki's footsteps for this day's itinerary, starting from that classic red handrail staircase, passing through the bustling Roppongi, and finally embarking on a journey of searching at Tokyo Station.

This is not just a check-in, but a journey undertaken for that phrase, 'Perhaps, I am looking for someone.'

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顺序	地点	最近站	机位建议	时间戳	导航
1	Suga Shrine	Yotsuya-sanchome Station	The staircase scene where Taki and Mitsuha reunite in the movie	Core scene of the movie	打开
2	Yotsuya-sanchome Station	Yotsuya-sanchome Subway Station	Public transport points around the starting point		打开
3	The National Art Center, Tokyo	Aoyama-itchome Station	Can photograph the exterior architecture and walking route		打开
4	Roppongi Hills (Roppongi Shin City)	Roppongi Station	Mori Art Museum Observation Deck overlooking Tokyo	Filming location for the fireworks festival in 'Weathering with You'	打开
5	Mori Art Museum Observation Deck	Roppongi Station	City night view, with distant views of Tokyo Skytree		打开
6	Ebisu Sky Lounge (38th floor)	Ebisu Station	Free observation point, fewer crowds, great view	Reference for movie night scene atmosphere	打开
7	Shinjuku Station	JR Shinjuku Station	One of the busiest stations in the world		打开
8	Shinjuku Gyoen	Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station	Suitable for a daytime tour and documenting the itinerary		打开
9	Shinjuku Italian Restaurant (Reference for Taki's part-time job setting)	Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station	Anime déjà vu of delivering food on stairs		打开
10	Shibuya Crossing	Shibuya Station	Recommended to photograph the crowd from a second-floor window	Scene where Taki rests during his job search	打开
11	Tokyo Station	Tokyo Station	Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Sign Wall	46:09 Taki takes the Shinkansen	打开

1. Taki's Part-time Life: Heading to Minato Ward

Location:Samoncho Bus Stop

Leaving Suga Shrine, the feeling of 'loss' still lingered as I began my journey to another side of Taki's life in Tokyo – the bustling Minato Ward.

Walk approximately 400 meters from the shrine to a bus stop near Samoncho. Take Toei Bus [品97] to Aoyama Sōjō (Aoyama Funeral Hall) stop. Then walk 400 meters to The National Art Center, Tokyo.

Sitting on the swaying Tokyo bus, watching the streetscapes flash by outside the window, it felt just like the fast-paced montage scenes in the movie, full of the rhythm of a metropolis.

2. 'Taki and Okudera's Date': The National Art Center, Tokyo

Location: 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku

That wave-shaped glass curtain wall building is where Taki and Okudera-senpai had their date.

Stepping inside, the unique inverted conical concrete platform comes into view. Although the movie didn't explicitly show a close-up of the exterior, sitting in the 'Salon de Thé Rond' cafe on the second floor, that awkward yet longing teenage sentiment felt almost palpable.

Take the elevator to the 3rd floor, from here you can just see the waiter passing by with a tray, this isthe movie at 39 minutes and 22 secondsthe shot

Avoid Pitfalls Guide:

• Closed on Tuesdays! Closed on Tuesdays!(Important things said three times, don't make a wasted trip)

• Extended to 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, closed at 18:00 at other times.

• If you want to take similar empty shots, it is recommended to visit on weekday mornings.

3. Overlooking the Tokyo Skyline: Roppongi Hills

Location:Roppongi Hills Mori Tower

Walk approximately 600 meters south from the art museum to Roppongi Hills, purchase tickets to enter the Mori Art Museum · Observatory

This is actually alsoWeathering With Youwhere Hina prayed for clear skies for the fireworks festival, but it is alsoYour Name.One of the scenes from Taki and Okudera's date. Although the original rooftop helipad (Sky Deck) was closed for some reason at the end of 2023, the observation deck of the Mori Art Museum (Tokyo City View) on the 52nd floor still offers an excellent view.

From here, you can see the distant Skytree and Tokyo Tower echoing each other.

There are many prayer stickers left by tourists near the glass windows, and many Chinese messages as well, indicating that many Chinese visitors have been here.

4. Twilight in Ebisu and Night in Shinjuku

Location:sky lounge

Transportation: Hibiya Line [Roppongi] → [Ebisu], then approximately an 800-meter walk

Originally, I planned to look for the legendary sunrise overpass, but I chose a more private spot—the Sky Lounge (38F) near Ebisu Garden Place.

This is a free observation deck, with far fewer people than Shibuya. As dusk falls, Tokyo's neon lights begin to flow like veins, and the light trails of trains weaving through the city perfectly recreate the "lonely yet brilliant" modern urban texture found in Shinkai Makoto's films.

Dinner Interlude: Italian Flair in Shinjuku

Restaurant Name: Cafe La Bohéme

For dinner, you can choose the Italian restaurant where Taki works. The waiters here run down the stairs to deliver food, just like Taki, and the overall cost isn't high.

5. Order in Chaos: Shibuya Crossing

Location: Hachiko Exit, Shibuya Station

After eating and drinking your fill, how can you not visit the world's busiest intersection?

This is a recurring backdrop when Taki was busy job hunting. Standing on the street, watching the traffic lights turn green, and seeing the massive crowd instantly engulf the street, you'll deeply experience the sense of insignificance and loneliness Taki felt in the city.

📸 Photo Spot:

It's recommended to go to Starbucks on the second floor of TSUTAYA (though it's often crowded and you need to order first). From there, you can get an aerial view of the intersection through the glass, which is the best spot to observe the heartbeat of Tokyo.
Also, this isFilm at 1:36:33, the cafe where Taki rested during his job hunt, and where he met Sayaka and Teshigawara.

6. The Start of the Journey: Tokyo Station Shinkansen

Location:Tokyo Station

The pilgrimage concludes with departure.

Early the next morning, I arrived at Tokyo Station. At46 minutes and 09 seconds into the movie, this is where Taki, guided by a sketch from memory, resolutely boarded the Shinkansen bound for Hida.

Standing on the platform, the familiar Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen logo was on the wall.

In reality, the 700 series that Taki rode back then might have been retired or is no longer common, replaced by the newer N700A or even N700S. If you sit in a window seat on the right side, as the train slowly pulls out, you can catch a fleeting glimpse of Tokyo Tower.

“I don't remember the name of that town, but I know I'm going to see her.”

After transferring to the JR Takayama Main Line at Nagoya Station, the scenery outside the window gradually changes from skyscrapers to rolling green mountains.

Next stop, Hida-Furukawa.

Conclusion

This route allowed me to step by step transition from the everyday life of Tokyo into the extraordinary world of the movie.

If you're also planning to visit Tokyo, please don't just rush through. Try to linger an extra second on the stairs of Suga Shrine, or take an extra look at the city from the observation deck in Roppongi.

Because, isn't what we call a 'pilgrimage to sacred sites' simply confirming in reality that the feelings that once moved us truly existed?

(To be continued... Next part: Hida-Furukawa Chapter)