Natsume's Book of Friends (夏目友人帳) real-life locations
Natsume's Book of Friends has 13 documented real-world filming locations in Japan on Anime Itinerary.
Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother's ability to see yokai. After moving to his grandmother's hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai imprisoned in a Lucky Cat statue, he learns about his grandmother's "Book of Friends," which contains the names of the yokai she defeated, and allows its wielder to command the yokai named within. Since then, yokai now visit him on a daily basis, seeking to either get their names back or take possession of the Book of Friends. (Source: NIS America)
Anime pilgrimage locations
Episode 1 — 1 location
Sanjigahara Kannondo
Sanjigahara Kannondo appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 1.
Episode 3 — 3 locations
Tengu Bridge
Tengu Bridge appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 3.
Haraigo Bridge
Haraigo Bridge appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 3.
Ichifusa Shrine
Ichifusa Shrine appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 3.
Episode 5 — 1 location
Setoishi Station
Setoishi Station appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 5.
Episode 6 — 2 locations
Higoya Main Store
Higoya Main Store appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 6.
Kannon statue
Kannon statue appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 6.
Episode 7 — 4 locations
Kumamura Terraced Fields Matsutani Terraced Fields
Kumamura Terraced Fields Matsutani Terraced Fields appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 7.
Ozeki Amida Hall
Ozeki Amida Hall appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 7.
Okoba Station
Okoba Station appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 7.
HASSENBA HITOYOSHI KUMAGAWA
HASSENBA HITOYOSHI KUMAGAWA appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 7.
Episode 9 — 2 locations
Bento's Kudou
Bento's Kudou appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 9.
Yatsushiro Station
Yatsushiro Station appears in Natsume's Book of Friends, Episode 9.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Natsume's Book of Friends take place?
Natsume's Book of Friends takes place across 13 documented real-world locations in Japan, mostly in Kumamoto.
How many real locations does Natsume's Book of Friends have?
Natsume's Book of Friends has 13 documented real-world filming locations on Anime Itinerary, spanning episodes 1 to 9.
Which episode of Natsume's Book of Friends has the most locations?
Episode 7 has the most, with 4 locations.
How do I plan a trip to Natsume's Book of Friends locations?
Save the Natsume's Book of Friends 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.