"The charm of Numazu and sightseeing spots for each Aqours character: Introducing limited goods and gourmet food!

Love Live! Sunshine!! is set in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Numazu City is a place where you can enjoy a day of sightseeing, with many places seen in the anime and popular spots.

In addition, each member has a different sacred place, so you can enjoy visiting places associated with your favorite characters.

In this article, we will explain a travel plan for Numazu City that is recommended for Aqours fans.

Love Live Sunshine!!: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: The Charm of Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Love Live Sunshine!! Sacred Place Pilgrimage: The Charm of Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is blessed with a rich natural environment surrounded by sea and mountains, and is a tourist destination known for its history, culture, delicious food, and as the setting for the anime "Love Live! Sunshine!!". Here are some of the city's charms.

1. Rich nature and beautiful scenery

Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji: Numazu City faces Suruga Bay, and its location where you can see the calm sea and the famous Mt. Fuji at the same time is attractive. In particular, the view of Mt. Fuji from the coastline and port area is spectacular, attracting many tourists.
Osezaki: Osezaki is famous as a diving spot with high transparency of the water. In addition, Ose Shrine is located here, and it is a spot with a sacred atmosphere that is loved by locals and tourists. You can also see the scenery of.

2. Numazu Port where you can enjoy fresh seafood

Numazu Port is known as a gourmet spot where you can enjoy fresh seafood caught locally. Horse mackerel, whitebait, and tuna are particularly popular, and sushi restaurants and restaurants serving seafood bowls are lined up in the port, which are very popular with tourists.

Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium: This aquarium specializes in deep-sea creatures from Suruga Bay, and exhibits rare deep-sea fish. Many creatures can only be seen here, making it a popular spot for families and those interested in the deep sea.

3. Monuments that vividly retain history and culture

Uchiura's fishing culture: The Uchiura area has been a fishing area since ancient times, and the area is an area where the history and culture of the region remain strong. It is also famous for the Aqours pilgrimage, and you can enjoy sightseeing while feeling the local culture and scenery.
Mt. Kanuki: A mountain overlooking Numazu city, it has been an object of worship since ancient times. It has a well-maintained hiking trail, making it a great spot for hiking and nature walks, and from the top you can see Numazu city and Suruga Bay.

4. A sacred place for the anime "Love Live! Sunshine!!"

Numazu became famous as the setting for "Love Live! Sunshine!!", and many anime fans make a pilgrimage to the sacred place. Places that appear in the anime scenes, such as Numazu Station, the shopping district, and the Uchiura area, are scattered around, and the locals cooperate to hold character signs, merchandise sales, collaboration events, and more, creating an environment where fans can enjoy themselves.

5. Seasonal events and festivals

Numazu Summer Festival: The Numazu Summer Festival, held every summer, is a popular event for locals and tourists, with fireworks displays and food stalls, allowing you to experience the local traditions and bustle.

Autumn Ose Festival: In the fall, the local traditional event "Ose Festival" is held. Known as a religious ceremony to worship the god of fishing, this event gives a sense of the history and faith of the local residents.

6. Good accessibility and tourist base

Numazu is easily accessible via the Tokaido Shinkansen and JR Tokaido Line, making it easy to travel from major cities such as Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. In addition, it is convenient as a base for accessing tourist destinations such as Atami, Izu, and the Mt. Fuji area, which are nearby.

Love Live Sunshine!! Pilgrimage: Introducing spots by character

By visiting spots for each character, you can experience the world of "Love Live! Sunshine!!" firsthand. Local scenery and anime scenes related to the characters are recreated, and fans can reminisce about their memories of the anime and experience the charms of Numazu. Each spot is popular among fans as a place to spend time together with their favorite character, and the attraction is that you can experience being in the anime.

Takami Chika

Spot: Tokima Ryokan

Appears in the anime as an inn run by Chika's family. In reality, the inn is called "Shougetsu," and fans feel it is like Chika's home. Taking photos at the entrance is popular.

Uchiura Beach

This spot is often used to depict scenes of Chika gazing out at the sea, and is an impressive spot where Aqours gathers to practice and play. Many fans take photos here imitating the characters' poses.

2. Sakurauchi Riko

Spot: The beach in front of Numazu Municipal Shizuura Junior High School

This is the spot where the scene where Riko, who moved from Tokyo, plays the piano on the beach in Numazu is depicted. It is one of the iconic scenes in the anime, and a must-see spot for Riko fans.

Numazu Uchiura Elementary and Junior High School

This is the place that served as the model for "Uranohoshi Girls' High School," and you can immerse yourself in the world of the anime just by looking at the exterior.

3. Watanabe You

Spot: Numazu Port and benches along the sea
You often runs here, and the benches overlooking the sea are impressively depicted. The attraction is that you can see the same scenery as you can see here.
Awashima Marine Park
Since You's father is set to ride a boat, you can see this while watching the boats around Awashima. You's votive plaques are also displayed at Awashima Shrine.

4. Tsushima Yoshiko

Spot: Awashima Shrine
This is a sacred place where Yoshiko (Yohan) worships as a "fallen angel." If you go up the stairs, you can see the scenery of the shrine that appears in the anime, and it is a popular spot where you can immerse yourself in Yoshiko's world.
Karaoke street in front of Numazu Station
The area where Yoshiko introduces herself as "Fallen Angel Yohan".

5. Kurosawa Ruby

Spot: Uchiura Streets
The peaceful streets of Uchiura overlap with Ruby's modest and pitiful personality. In particular, fans visit the places where Ruby used to walk and talk with her friends.

Osezaki Sacred Pond

A spot where Ruby once visited with her sister Dia. The mysterious atmosphere is a perfect match for Ruby's purity, and it's a great place to take photos.

6. Kurosawa Daiya

Spot: The model location for the Kurosawa family

Dia and Ruby's family is set to be a prestigious family, and in the anime it is depicted as a stately home. Although you can't actually visit it, some fans can get a sense of the Kurosawa sisters while enjoying the exterior.

Mt. Kanuki

The view of Numazu spreads out before you, giving you a sense of Dia's elegance and dignity. From Mt. Kanuki, you can see Numazu city and Suruga Bay, and it is a popular place for Dia fans to relax.

7. Kunikida Hanamaru

Spot: Mitsu Beach and Mitsu Sea Paradise

A place where you can feel the local atmosphere of Uchiura, with Hanamaru's memorable catchphrase "Zura!" Mitsu Sea Paradise gives the image of Hanamaru interacting with animals.
Mitsuhama Shopping Street
Some fans stroll through the shopping street, imagining Hanamaru visiting bookstores and libraries.

8. Ohara Mari

Spot: Awashima Mari
This hotel is linked to Awashima Mari's wealthy background, and occasionally appears in the anime. For Mari fans, staying at the hotel and having tea time is a special experience.
A cafe by the sea in Numazu City
The cafe, with its panoramic atmosphere that is perfect for Mari, is also popular with pilgrims as a sacred place. It is also appealing to enjoy time like Mari while looking out at the sea.

9. Matsuura Kanan

Spot: Uchiura Fishing Port
This is a place that Kanan, who grew up in a fishing family, often visits. As she loves fish, many fans stroll around the fishing port, and it is also fun to have a meal at the fish market at Numazu Port.
Osezaki is a beach where Kanan enjoys diving and swimming, and is a particularly popular spot among fans. The clear waters of Osezaki, which instantly reminds fans of the scenes where Kanan dives, are a mystical place for fans.

Love Live Sunshine!! Pilgrimage: Where to buy limited edition goods for fans

There are several shops in Numazu where you can buy goods and limited edition items related to Love Live! Sunshine!!. For fans who visit as part of the pilgrimage, they have a wide selection of goods that can only be found here and items unique to the local area. Below are some of the most popular shops.

1. Numazu Station Shopping Street

Numazu Nakamise Shopping Street:

This shopping street is close to Numazu Station and is also known as a place that appears in the anime. Posters and collaboration signs of Aqours members are installed everywhere in the shopping street, so you can enjoy shopping while feeling the world of the work.
Anime-related shops: There are several shops in the shopping street that sell character goods of "Love Live! Sunshine!!". Original goods that can only be obtained here, such as postcards, can badges, key chains, and T-shirts. In addition, since the entire shopping street supports Aqours, you can sometimes get special novelties and goods of different characters at each store.

2. Numazu Port Area

Numazu Port Deep Sea Aquarium Museum Shop:

Inside the Deep Sea Aquarium, original goods of "Love Live! Sunshine!!" are sold. Postcards, clear files, stuffed toys, etc. with illustrations of Aqours members are popular as collaboration goods with the Deep Sea Aquarium. Aqours goods with a deep sea theme are limited items that can only be found in Numazu.
Cafes and souvenir shops at Numazu Port: At Numazu Port, there are souvenir shops and cafes that sell goods for anime fans. There are sweets with illustrations of Aqours members, and limited novelties are sometimes distributed at cafes that offer collaboration menus, so you can enjoy them with your meals and sweets.

3. Sun! Sunshine Cafe

"SUN!" Sun! Sunshine Cafe"

near Numazu Station is the official collaboration cafe for "Love Live! Sunshine!!". It offers original menus with character motifs, and there are plenty of limited goods and novelties that can only be obtained here.
At the cafe, original drinks and desserts are made with the colors of Aqours members as the theme, and when you order, you will receive limited items such as placemats and coasters. You can also interact with other fans and spend a special time immersed in the world of the anime.

4. Mitsu Sea Paradise

Mitsu Sea Paradise, located in the Uchiura area, is an aquarium that appears several times in the work. Here, you can buy "Love Live! Sunshine!!" collaboration goods, including stuffed toys, acrylic key chains, and tote bags.

In addition, limited-time collaboration events are sometimes held, and event-exclusive goods are sometimes sold at those times. This is a special spot that cherishes its fans and allows you to choose souvenirs while enjoying character-related exhibits and shows.

5. Awa Marine Shima Park

Aqours goods are also sold at Awashima Marine Park, located on Awashima Island, which was the model for "Uranohoshi Girls' High School." Here, collaboration goods with Awashima Marine Park, where the characters appear, are sold, and items reminiscent of scenes from the anime are available.

Live Sunshine! Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Recommended Photo Spots

1. Numazu StationDescription: In front of Numazu Station, there are huge panels and posters of Aqours characters. Taking commemorative photos with the characters with the station in the background is especially popular.Photo tips: With the station building in the background, approach the character panel and capture the whole panel in the frame. Approaching during daytime brightness will make the panel's colors stand out brighter.
2. Uchiura BeachDescription: The beautiful coastline of Uchiura is also the setting for scenes featuring Chika and You. You can recreate the characters along with the seascape.Photo tips: Try recreating the characters' poses on the shoreline. Shooting during backlit hours will create a fantastic silhouette photo. Early morning or soft light will also make the photo even more beautiful.
3. Takaumi Chika's House (Shogetsu Ryokan)Description: Shooting in front of Shogetsu Ryokan, the model for Chika's house, is a special place for fans. You can use the inn's charming exterior as a background.Photo tips: It's a good idea to shoot from a little behind so that you can include the entire view of the inn. By including nearby trees in the frame, you can take a photo that feels in harmony with nature.
4. Awashima Shrine
   Description: Awashima Shrine, which is related to Yoshiko's "Fallen Angel" setting, has a sacred and tranquil atmosphere. Photos with the torii gate in the background are popular.
   Photo Tips: You can emphasize the majesty of the torii gate by capturing it directly in front and changing the angle from a little lower. On a sunny day, you can take a photo with a beautiful contrast with the blue sky.
5. Osezaki
   Description: Osezaki is a spot with a beautiful contrast between the sea and the mountains. It is especially popular at sunset.
   Photo Tips: At dusk, posing to emphasize your silhouette creates a fantastic atmosphere. Using a tripod and taking a long exposure shot will allow you to slowly express the movement of the waves.
6. Mt. Kanuki
   Description: From the observation deck of Mt. Kanuki, you can see the whole of Numazu City and Suruga Bay. It is a particularly beautiful spot for night views.
   Photo Tips: Panoramic shots from the observation deck are effective. You can use a wide-angle lens to frame a wide view of the scenery. When taking night scenes, we recommend using a tripod to prevent camera shake.

Tips for photography

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. How to use light
                        Using natural light and taking photos during the day when it is bright will allow you to take colorful photos. Taking photos during times of backlighting or oblique lighting will create a fantastic atmosphere.
                     2. Change the angle
                        Changing the height of your viewpoint when taking photos will greatly change the impression. Taking photos from a position closer to the floor or from a slightly higher position with a bird's-eye view will give your photo a new way of thinking.
                     3. Recreating a character's pose
                        Recreating the poseor impression of your favorite character will make your photo more realistic. It's also a good idea to refer to actual anime scenes.
                     4. Harmony with the background
                        Using the character and background well will make the whole photo stand out. In particular, choosing a background similar to the anime scene will make it feel even more powerful.
                     5. Use props and goods
                        Bringing in character figures and goods will allow you to take more unique photos. You can also use character items to create a story.