DEATH NOTE real-life locations

DEATH NOTE has 24 documented real-world filming locations in Japan on Anime Itinerary.

Light Yagami is a genius high school student who is about to learn about life through a book of death. When a bored shinigami, a God of Death, named Ryuk drops a black notepad called a Death Note, Light receives power over life and death with the stroke of a pen. Determined to use this dark gift for the best, Light sets out to rid the world of evil… namely, the people he believes to be evil. Should anyone hold such power? The consequences of Light’s actions will set the world ablaze. (Source: VIZ Media)

Anime pilgrimage locations

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Shibuya Scramble Crossing appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 1.

Hachiko Square

Hachiko Square appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 1.

FamilyMart Odakyu Ace

FamilyMart Odakyu Ace appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 5.

National Public Safety Commission

National Public Safety Commission appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 5.

Imperial Hotel Tokyo

Imperial Hotel Tokyo appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 5.

Kasumigaseki-zaka

Kasumigaseki-zaka appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 6.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 6.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 6.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 7.

Keizaisangyo-Sho

Keizaisangyo-Sho appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 7.

Seagull Square

Seagull Square appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 7.

Main Gate of Tokyo University

Main Gate of Tokyo University appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 9.

Nippon Budokan

Nippon Budokan appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 9.

The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 10.

Takeshita Street Entrance Arch (Harajuku Station side)

Takeshita Street Entrance Arch (Harajuku Station side) appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 11.

MO・MON

MO・MON appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 11.

Aoyama Gakuin University - Aoyama Campus

Aoyama Gakuin University - Aoyama Campus appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 13.

The University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 15.

QB HOUSE (Shinjuku South Exit)

QB HOUSE (Shinjuku South Exit) appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 23.

Tamagawa Josui Greenway

Tamagawa Josui Greenway appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 23.

Mizuho Bank Shibuya Central Branch

Mizuho Bank Shibuya Central Branch appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 25.

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Shibuya Scramble Crossing appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 25.

Kyoto District Public Prosecutors Office

Kyoto District Public Prosecutors Office appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 32.

Maison de Musee Omotesando

Maison de Musee Omotesando appears in DEATH NOTE in season 1, episode 33.

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