Is the Tsutsui shop area on Suzuran-dori still easy to identify from the anime shot?

Yes, the street layout and overall storefront rhythm are still recognizable, even if individual signs and tenants may have changed over time. Matching the road width and surrounding facades helps fans find the angle quickly.

Are there any photo manners I should follow on this shopping street?

Yes—this is an active local shopping street, so avoid blocking shop entrances, do not photograph customers without permission, and keep gear compact. A quick respectful shoot is usually best.

What is the easiest route for a NEW GAME! pilgrimage stop here?

Use Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line to Minami-Asagaya Station and walk a few minutes to Suzuran-dori. Many fans combine it with a short walk from JR Asagaya Station to explore the wider neighborhood.

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minami asagaya suzuran dori street tsutsui shop

NEW GAME!

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 1

Time

14m 53s

Google Map

35.6994, 139.6378

minami asagaya suzuran dori street tsutsui shop

Nearest Station: Minami-Asagaya Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Walk: 3 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Late morning or early afternoon on a clear weekday for a bright look similar to the anime
Crowd level: Moderate

Aoba Suzukaze walks along a neighborhood shopping street on her first day of work in NEW GAME!.
This scene appears near the beginning of episode 1 of NEW GAME!, when Aoba is on her way to her first day as a working adult. Walking alone through the neighborhood, she is filled with excitement for her dream job but also a little nervous about entering the workplace for the first time. The mood is fresh, bright, and full of youthful energy, capturing the transitional moment between student life and her new career before the story fully opens into her daily life at the game company. The real-life model is Suzuran-dori Shopping Street in Minami-Asagaya, near the Tsutsui fabric shop, and the anime recreates the composition of the street with impressive accuracy, including the road width, the arrangement of storefronts, and the lived-in feeling of the shopping arcade. In reality, the signs, awnings, and utility lines are more visually busy, while the anime simplifies these details to create a cleaner and brighter image that matches Aoba’s idealistic perspective on her first commute. Compared with the real location or Street View, the scale of the road and the building facades remains very faithful, though some signage, shop exteriors, and business status may have changed over time. Even so, it is still a highly recognizable and rewarding pilgrimage spot for fans.

Is the Tsutsui shop area on Suzuran-dori still easy to identify from the anime shot?: Yes, the street layout and overall storefront rhythm are still recognizable, even if individual signs and tenants may have changed over time. Matching the road width and surrounding facades helps fans find the angle quickly.
Are there any photo manners I should follow on this shopping street?: Yes—this is an active local shopping street, so avoid blocking shop entrances, do not photograph customers without permission, and keep gear compact. A quick respectful shoot is usually best.
What is the easiest route for a NEW GAME! pilgrimage stop here?: Use Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line to Minami-Asagaya Station and walk a few minutes to Suzuran-dori. Many fans combine it with a short walk from JR Asagaya Station to explore the wider neighborhood.