Free! real-life locations
Free! has 28 documented real-world filming locations in Japan on Anime Itinerary.
The story revolves around Haruka Nanase, a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water, and to swim in it. Before graduating from elementary school, he participated in a swimming tournament along with his fellow swimming club members, Makoto Tachibana, Nagisa Hazuki, and Rin Matsuoka. After achieving victory, each of the boys went their separate ways. Time passed, and in the middle of their uneventful high school lives Rin appears and challenges Haruka to a match, showing Haruka his overwhelming power. Not wanting it to end like this, Haruka, gathers together Makoto and Nagisa once again and brings a new member named Rei Ryugazaki to create the Iwatobi High School Swimming Club in order to defeat Rin. (Source: Anime News Network)
Anime pilgrimage locations
Episode 1 — 3 locations
Tajiri Shrine
Tajiri Shrine appears in Free!, Episode 1.
Arasuna Shrine
Arasuna Shrine appears in Free!, Episode 1.
Tajiri Park Observation Deck
Tajiri Park Observation Deck appears in Free!, Episode 1.
Episode 2 — 1 location
Shirawara Observation Deck
Shirawara Observation Deck appears in Free!, Episode 2.
Episode 3 — 4 locations
Oiwa Station
Oiwa Station appears in Free!, Episode 3.
Iwami Station
Iwami Station appears in Free!, Episode 3.
Hayabusa Station
Hayabusa Station appears in Free!, Episode 3.
Volunteer center, Kishiwada city Council of social welfare
Volunteer center, Kishiwada city Council of social welfare appears in Free!, Episode 3.
Episode 5 — 5 locations
FamilyMart; Iwamicho Uradome
FamilyMart; Iwamicho Uradome appears in Free!, Episode 5.
FamilyMart; Iwamicho Uradome
FamilyMart; Iwamicho Uradome appears in Free!, Episode 5.
Iwami Station
Iwami Station appears in Free!, Episode 5.
Uradome Coast
Uradome Coast appears in Free!, Episode 5.
Tajiri Port
Tajiri Port appears in Free!, Episode 5.
Episode 7 — 3 locations
Ajiro Tunnel
Ajiro Tunnel appears in Free!, Episode 7.
Arasuna Shrine
Arasuna Shrine appears in Free!, Episode 7.
Tottori Station
Tottori Station appears in Free!, Episode 7.
Episode 9 — 8 locations
Iwami Station
Iwami Station appears in Free!, Episode 9.
Tajiri Fisheries Cooperative
Tajiri Fisheries Cooperative appears in Free!, Episode 9.
Tajiri Fisheries Cooperative
Tajiri Fisheries Cooperative appears in Free!, Episode 9.
Tajiri Port
Tajiri Port appears in Free!, Episode 9.
Iwami Choritsu Oiwakoryu Center
Iwami Choritsu Oiwakoryu Center appears in Free!, Episode 9.
Iwami Choritsu Oiwakoryu Center
Iwami Choritsu Oiwakoryu Center appears in Free!, Episode 9.
Minato Shrine
Minato Shrine appears in Free!, Episode 9.
Tajiri Yakushido
Tajiri Yakushido appears in Free!, Episode 9.
Episode 10 — 3 locations
Haneo Beach Resort
Haneo Beach Resort appears in Free!, Episode 10.
Haneo Beach Resort
Haneo Beach Resort appears in Free!, Episode 10.
Kyoseki
Kyoseki appears in Free!, Episode 10.
Episode 12 — 1 location
Kyoto Aquarena
Kyoto Aquarena appears in Free!, Episode 12.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Free! take place?
Free! takes place across 28 documented real-world locations in Japan, mostly in Tottori and 大阪府.
How many real locations does Free! have?
Free! has 28 documented real-world filming locations on Anime Itinerary, spanning episodes 1 to 12.
Which episode of Free! has the most locations?
Episode 9 has the most, with 8 locations.
How do I plan a trip to Free! locations?
Save the Free! locations you want to visit on Anime Itinerary, then use the trip planner to build a day-by-day route between them with walking and public-transport directions.