Persona 5 Real-Life Locations: Shibuya's Hachiko Square and Central Street, and Sangenjaya as Yongen-Jaya
Published: 2026-10-16
Persona 5 is set in Tokyo's Shibuya and the quiet neighborhood of Yongen-Jaya, where the hero lives. Here's a route through the places said to have inspired the game: Hachiko Square, the passage with Taro Okamoto's mural, and the back streets of Sangenjaya.
The short answer
| Persona 5 pilgrimage | |
|---|---|
| Main spots | Shibuya (Hachiko Square, Center-gai, the Mark City passage) and Sangenjaya |
| How to go | Walk around Shibuya, then take the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line to Sangenjaya (2 stops). About half a day |
| Cost | Free to walk around |
| Note | These are places said to be the models, not officially confirmed by Atlus |
Taro Okamoto's mural "Myth of Tomorrow" in the Shibuya Station passage is worth seeing even if you don't know the game.
Official trailer
What will you see?
ShibuyaThe game's Shibuya is said to be based on real places like Hachiko Square and Center-gai.
SangenjayaSaid to be the model for Yongen-Jaya, where the hero lives. North of the station, retro back streets fan out.- Atlus has released backgrounds of Yongen-Jaya and Café Leblanc from Persona 5 Royal, making Yongen-Jaya the game's signature place.
Pilgrimage route
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- Hachiko Square — Said to be the model for the in-game station square↓ about 2 min walk
- Shibuya Center-gai — The "Central Street" in the game↓ about 3 min walk
- Shibuya Mark City passage (Myth of Tomorrow) — Said to be the model for the Phantom Thieves' hideout, with Taro Okamoto's giant mural↓ about 50 min walk
- North side of Sangenjaya Station — Said to be the model for Yongen-Jaya; 2 stops from Shibuya on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line
- The three Shibuya stops are walkable. See our Shibuya page.
Pilgrimage etiquette
- Shibuya is extremely crowded. Stopping in a passage or crossing to take photos gets in people's way. Step to the side first.
- Sangenjaya's back streets are lined with shops and homes. Keep your voice down and don't photograph inside shops without asking.
- It isn't identical to the game. The real streets differ in shop layout and other details.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yongen-Jaya based on?
The streets north of Sangenjaya Station in Setagaya, Tokyo, are said to be the model. It's 2 stops from Shibuya on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
Where is the Phantom Thieves' hideout?
The Shibuya Mark City passage is said to be the model. It's home to Taro Okamoto's giant mural "Myth of Tomorrow".
Are these official locations?
No. Atlus hasn't officially named the models; these are places widely identified by fans and travel media.
Official websites
Hours, prices and rules can change. Check the official websites for the latest before you go.
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