Demon Slayer Sacred Place

About Demon Slayer Sacred Place

Experience the world of “Demon Slayer” in real life on a pilgrimage to a sacred place.

A pilgrimage to the sacred sites of “Demon Slayer” is a fascinating journey that allows visitors to experience the world of the story by touring the various regions of Japan where the work was set. In Asakusa, Tokyo, visitors can actually walk through the gorgeous streets that appear in the work, and the Gion area in Kyoto, where visitors can feel the atmosphere of the Taisho Era, is also a highlight. The Mojiko Retro district in Kitakyushu City, with its buildings reminiscent of Taisho Romanticism, is also a favorite destination for anime fans. This pilgrimage, which will allow foreign visitors to deeply experience the world of “Demon Slayer” through the scenery and culture of each area, will be a special and unforgettable experience for foreign visitors.

Sacred Place List

Kamado Jinja(Shrine)

Kamado Jinja(Shrine)

Kamado Jinjae is also known as the “birthplace of Demon Slayer” and is a famous spot that no Demon Slayer fan should miss.Although it is not a place that appears in the story, it is said to have had a great influence on the story because it is located in the birthplace of Author Gotoge, it has the character “Kamado” which is also Tanjiro's family name, and the Yamabushi who train at the Kamado Jinja wear the same “checkered” costume as Tanjiro.

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Amanotateishi Jinja(shrine)

Amanotateishi Jinja(shrine)

This is the location of “Itto-seki,” a stone that looks exactly like the large rock that Tanjiro cut during his training.According to an anecdote, the Itto-seki was created when the stone broke in two during a battle with a tengu (a type of long-nosed goblin) by Muneyoshi Yagyu, a Samurai lord.Tanjiro's master, Sakonji Urokodaki, also wears a mask of a tengu.

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Ashikaga Flower Park

Ashikaga Flower Park

Ashikaga Flower Park is modeled after Mt. Fujikasane, where the “final selection,” the Demon slayer corps enlistment test, took place. The park is also famous for its “wisteria,” the symbolic flower of Demon Slayer, which is in full bloom from April to May.

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Asakusa

Asakusa

Asakusa is where Tanjiro encountered Kibutsuji Musan, the leader of the demons. Although Asakusa is located in Tokyo, it still retains its old streetscape, which gives you a sense of the world of “Demon Slayer”. There is also a restaurant where you can eat “Yamakake Udon” which Tanjiro also ate.

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Ookawaso

Ookawaso

Ookawaso is a long-established ryokan that is said to be modeled after the Infinite castle, which is believed to be the home of Muzan Kibutsuji. The building's construction, which extends from the entrance to the lounge, is a close resemblance, and the shamisen performance on the floating stage is reminiscent of the entourage, the “nakime” (female demon).

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