YAIBA: Samurai Legend (真・侍伝 YAIBA) real-life locations

YAIBA: Samurai Legend has 46 documented real-world filming locations in Japan on Anime Itinerary.

The protagonist, Yaiba (Kurogane Yaiba), is a wild samurai boy who trains in the jungle with his father, Kenjuro! By chance, Yaiba returns to Japan, where he meets his rival Takeshi Onimaru, who has the same samurai spirit as Yaiba, in a new training ground. Yaiba is living a life of serious competition, but when Onimaru obtains the “Legendary Demon Sword”, he is on a journey full of spectacle and great adventure...! (Source: Crunchyroll News)

Anime pilgrimage locations

Episode 2 — 5 locations

Kikuya

Kikuya appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 2.

Kimuraya

Kimuraya appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 2.

Karaokekan Asakusa Kokusai Doriten

Karaokekan Asakusa Kokusai Doriten appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 2.

Asakusa Bunko

Asakusa Bunko appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 2.

FamilyMart Asakusa Kaminarimon-mae store

FamilyMart Asakusa Kaminarimon-mae store appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 2.

Episode 5 — 3 locations

Gero City Tourist Information Center

Gero City Tourist Information Center appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 5.

Irori Hida Yakiniku

Irori Hida Yakiniku appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 5.

Yunoshimakan

Yunoshimakan appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 5.

Episode 6 — 5 locations

Tori Bura Meieki 4-chome

Tori Bura Meieki 4-chome appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 6.

Gojo Bridge

Gojo Bridge appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 6.

KKR Hotel Nagoya

KKR Hotel Nagoya appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 6.

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 6.

Kinshachi Yokocho

Kinshachi Yokocho appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 6.

Episode 7 — 1 location

Miyamoto Musashi & Sasaki Kojiro Statue

Miyamoto Musashi & Sasaki Kojiro Statue appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 7.

Episode 8 — 1 location

Mojiko Station

Mojiko Station appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 8.

Episode 9 — 1 location

National Diet Building

National Diet Building appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 9.

Episode 13 — 6 locations

Dotonbori

Dotonbori appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 13.

Itsukushima Jinja

Itsukushima Jinja appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 13.

Rail Mountain Bicycle Gattan Go!!Mt.Urushi Ravine Course.

Rail Mountain Bicycle Gattan Go!!Mt.Urushi Ravine Course. appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 13.

Todai-ji

Todai-ji appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 13.

Odori Park West 3-chome

Odori Park West 3-chome appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 13.

Taiko Well

Taiko Well appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 13.

Episode 14 — 4 locations

Naruohama Seaside Park sea fishing Square

Naruohama Seaside Park sea fishing Square appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 14.

Naruto Sta.

Naruto Sta. appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 14.

Mount Tsurugi

Mount Tsurugi appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 14.

Osozu swimming beach in Akehamare Hall.

Osozu swimming beach in Akehamare Hall. appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 14.

Episode 15 — 1 location

Matogahama Beach

Matogahama Beach appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 15.

Episode 16 — 5 locations

Saint Marc Cafe Nara Sanjo

Saint Marc Cafe Nara Sanjo appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 16.

Todai-ji Itsukushima Jinja

Todai-ji Itsukushima Jinja appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 16.

Todai-ji

Todai-ji appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 16.

Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 16.

Osaka Station

Osaka Station appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 16.

Episode 17 — 2 locations

Takayama Station

Takayama Station appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 17.

Funasaka Sake Brewery

Funasaka Sake Brewery appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 17.

Episode 18 — 3 locations

Kawanakajima Old Battlefield Heritage Park

Kawanakajima Old Battlefield Heritage Park appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 18.

Kawanakajima Old Battlefield Heritage Park

Kawanakajima Old Battlefield Heritage Park appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 18.

Zenkoji temple

Zenkoji temple appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 18.

Episode 19 — 1 location

Sosei Bridge

Sosei Bridge appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 19.

Episode 21 — 2 locations

Lieben Konaya

Lieben Konaya appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 21.

Hotel de Machi

Hotel de Machi appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, Episode 21.

ED — 6 locations

coffee house

coffee house appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, ED.

Sumida Park Fishing Pond

Sumida Park Fishing Pond appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, ED.

Asakusa Police Station Shotencho Police Box

Asakusa Police Station Shotencho Police Box appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, ED.

Toyorandori Mukojimaten

Toyorandori Mukojimaten appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, ED.

Sumida Park

Sumida Park appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, ED.

Kototoi Bridge

Kototoi Bridge appears in YAIBA: Samurai Legend, ED.

Frequently asked questions

Where does YAIBA: Samurai Legend take place?

YAIBA: Samurai Legend takes place across 46 documented real-world locations in Japan, mostly in 日本 and Aichi.

How many real locations does YAIBA: Samurai Legend have?

YAIBA: Samurai Legend has 46 documented real-world filming locations on Anime Itinerary, spanning episodes 2 to 21.

Which episode of YAIBA: Samurai Legend has the most locations?

Episode 13 has the most, with 6 locations.

How do I plan a trip to YAIBA: Samurai Legend locations?

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