Love Live! locations in Tokyo: Kanda Myojin, Akihabara and Nijigasaki's Odaiba
Published: 2026-10-21 · Last verified: 2026-10-16
Akihabara and Kanda are said to be the model for μ's neighborhood in Love Live!, while Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is set in Odaiba. Here are Kanda Myojin, the Otokozaka stairs, Takemura and more.
The short version
| Love Live! locations | |
|---|---|
| μ's (Love Live!) | Akihabara and Kanda (Kanda Myojin, Myojin Otokozaka, Takemura) |
| Nijigasaki | Odaiba (Tokyo Waterfront City) |
| How to go | Walk from Akihabara to Kanda Myojin and Takemura; take the Yurikamome to Odaiba |
| Cost | Walking around and visiting the shrine are free |
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Kanda Myojin's official site sometimes announces Love Live! collaborations. Check before you go.
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The places
Kanda MyojinA historic shrine a short walk from Akihabara, known for its anime and game collaborations.
Myojin OtokozakaThe long stone stairs on the east side of Kanda Myojin, said to be the steps μ's run up in training.
Odaiba waterfrontHome of Nijigasaki's school; the Yurikamome line and local malls have run many collabs.- Takemura, a sweets shop founded in 1930, is in a building selected as a Tokyo historic structure. Check its opening days before going.
- Odaiba collabs are limited-time; check official sites for what's on now.
Location route
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- Akihabara Station — Akihabara-Kanda, said to be the model for the area around μ's school, Otonokizaka↓ about 11 min walk
- Kanda Myojin Shrine — Said to be the shrine where Nozomi helps out; it has offered collab ema and goshuin books↓ about 1 min walk
- Myojin Otokozaka stairs — Said to be the stairs μ's run up to train↓ about 9 min walk
- Takemura — The sweets shop said to be the model for Homura, Honoka's family shop
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- Aqua City Odaiba — A mall that has hosted several Nijigasaki collab festivals↓ about 6 min walk
- DECKS Tokyo Beach — Once hosted a recreation of the club room↓ about 21 min walk
- Telecom Center — Its observation deck once hosted a collab exhibit overlooking the Nijigaku neighborhood
- More on our Akihabara page.
Etiquette and tips
- Kanda Myojin is a place of worship; don't get in the way of people praying.
- Otokozaka is a local street; don't linger on the stairs.
- Keep your voice down near homes and shops, and don't block the street for photos.
- Ask before photographing people or the inside of shops.
- Real places aren't identical to the work, and shops and buildings change.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the link between Kanda Myojin and Love Live!?
It's said to be the model for the shrine where Nozomi helps out, and the shrine has run collaborations with the series.
Where is Nijigasaki set?
In Odaiba, on the waterfront. The Yurikamome line and Aqua City Odaiba have hosted collabs.
Official websites
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Hours, prices and rules can change. Check the official websites for the latest before you go.
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