Kanda Myojin Shrine, Akihabara gourmet food, and "Love Live" sacred place sightseeing

The TV anime ``Love Live'' is set in Otonokizaka Academy, a girls' high school near Akihabara and Kanda, where nine female students form the idol group μ's (Muse) when the school is in danger of closing in three years. This is a story about how, through activities, they try to spread the name of their school to the world and increase the number of applicants. Let's take a stroll through the four spots from Kanda Myojin Shrine to Akihabara Station where the story took place.

The most important sacred place of “Love Live” ~ Kanda Myojin ~

Kanda Myojin appears in "Love Live" as the family home of Tojo Nozomi, a member of μ's (Muse). Tojo Nozomi, who cleans the grounds, also frequently appeared as a shrine maiden. It is also a training location for μ's members to build physical strength. This is a historic shrine, founded in 730.

Members of μ's often prayed for their success here.

In addition to amulets and bills, Kanda Myojin's office is currently selling anime character goods in response to requests from Love Live fans.

The location overlooks Otokozaka from the grounds of the temple grounds. "Otokozaka" is one of the approaches of Kanda Myojin. This is the stone steps that the members of μ's (Muse) used to run as training to gain basic physical strength. The members of μ's (Muse) sat down and took a rest after they had finished up the stone steps.

This is the view from under the slope. It's a pretty steep stone step. If anyone is running up, they might be fans of Love Live.

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Gathering place for μ's members ~Shoheibashi~

Shohei Bridge is a bridge spanning the Kanda River. In the Edo period, it was a wooden bridge. The current Shohei Bridge was rebuilt in April 1923, and is the first reinforced concrete arch bridge on the Kanda River. The members of μ's always met at this bridge when they had meetings or consultations. By the way, the Chuo Line and Sobu Line run parallel to each other across the Kanda River, making it a popular spot for railway fans.

Honoka Kosaka's family's Japanese sweets shop "Homura" ~Takemura~

``Takemura'' is a shop that was the model for ``Homura'', the Japanese confectionery shop run by Honoka Kosaka, the founder of μ's. Founded in 1930 (Showa 5), ​​this sweet shop has been popular for a long time. The three-story wooden store is also a cultural heritage designated as a ``Tokyo Selected Historic Building.'' Popular menu items are ``Fried Manju'' and ``Apricot Cream Anmitsu.'' Please come and try the gourmet food of Akihabara, the sacred place of "Love Live".

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μ's members' flyer distribution spot ~Akihabara Electric Town Exit~

Girls from maid cafes are handing out flyers along the street from the Akihabara Electric Town exit, which is lined with major electronics stores such as LAOX and Onoden. The members of μ's also handed out flyers to announce their first live performance. This is a place that frequently appeared in the "Love Live" series.

What did you think? Although this is a sightseeing trip to the sacred places of "Love Live," you can enjoy the spots I introduced even if you don't know anything about the anime. Both are within walking distance from Akihabara Station, so they're recommended for a quick stroll.