Weathering With You Real-Life Locations: Koenji's Weather Shrine, Shinjuku and the Tabata Slope
Published: 2026-10-16
Makoto Shinkai's Weathering With You is set in a rain-soaked Tokyo. Here are the real places from the film with a map: the Kisho (weather) Shrine where people pray for sunshine, Shinjuku where Hodaka arrives, and the slope near Tabata Station.
The short answer
| Weathering With You pilgrimage | |
|---|---|
| Main spots | Kisho Shrine (Koenji), Shinjuku Kabukicho, Yoyogi, Roppongi Hills, Tabata Station South Exit |
| How to go | West to east across Tokyo, linking by train. One day |
| Cost | Shrine and streets are free (the Roppongi Hills deck charges admission) |
| Highlight | The geta-sandal ema plaques at Kisho Shrine, used to pray for sunny weather |
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Sunny or rainy, either way you'll feel the film's atmosphere.
Official trailer
What will you see?
Kisho Shrine (Koenji Hikawa Shrine)Japan's only shrine dedicated to the weather, inside Koenji Hikawa Shrine. Visitors write wishes for sunshine on sandal-shaped ema.
Shinjuku KabukichoWhere runaway Hodaka spends his first days in Tokyo. The neon-lit rain scenes are unforgettable.
Roppongi HillsAn observation deck with a sweeping view of the Tokyo sky.- Yoyogi Kaikan, a key setting, was demolished in 2020. Another building now stands on the site.
Pilgrimage route
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- Kisho Shrine (Koenji Hikawa Shrine) — Japan's only shrine dedicated to the weather, 2 minutes from JR Koenji Station↓ about 77 min walk
- Shinjuku Kabukicho — Where Hodaka spends his first days in Tokyo↓ about 23 min walk
- Former Yoyogi Kaikan site (Yoyogi Station west exit) — The building at the heart of the story; demolished in 2020↓ about 57 min walk
- Roppongi Hills — Tokyo skyline from the observation deck (paid entry)↓ about 146 min walk
- Tabata Station South Exit — The slope just outside the south exit appears in the film
- Koenji to Shinjuku: JR Chuo Line. Yoyogi to Roppongi: Toei Oedo Line. Roppongi to Tabata: Tokyo Metro, then the JR Yamanote Line.
Pilgrimage etiquette
- Kisho Shrine is a local place of worship. Be quiet in the grounds and keep other visitors out of your photos.
- Yoyogi Kaikan has been demolished. The building on the site has nothing to do with the film, so don't go in or hang around.
- The Tabata slope is an everyday street. Don't block it, and be quick with photos.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the shrine from Weathering With You?
Kisho Shrine, inside Koenji Hikawa Shrine, about 2 minutes on foot from JR Koenji Station.
Can I still see Yoyogi Kaikan?
No. It was demolished in 2020 and another building stands there now.
Can I see everything in one day?
Yes, by train. Tabata is a bit out of the way, so save it for last.
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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