Can I safely take photos right at the Otsuka-ekimae level crossing?

Yes, but stay off the tracks and do not block the crossing or roadway. This is an active tram crossing beside busy traffic, so quick sidewalk photography is the safest approach.

Which station is better for recreating the MyGO scene: JR Otsuka or the tram stop?

The tram stop Otsuka-ekimae is closest to the exact frame, while JR Otsuka Station is just across the street and is more convenient for most visitors. Both are effectively adjacent.

Are there useful places nearby for a short anime pilgrimage stop?

Yes, the area around Otsuka Station has cafes, convenience stores, and restaurants, making it easy to visit briefly. It works well as a quick stop on a Yamanote Line itinerary.

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otsuka ekimae level crossing

BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 9

Time

8m 56s

Google Map

35.7311, 139.7291

Nearest Station: Otsuka-ekimae Station (Toden Arakawa Line / Tokyo Sakura Tram) or JR Otsuka Station (JR Yamanote Line)
Walk: 1 minute on foot
Best time to visit: Late afternoon or early evening for lighting closest to the anime’s urban mood
Crowd level: Moderate

Tomori stands near the Otsuka-ekimae tram crossing in a quiet, emotionally tense city moment.
This moment appears during one of the story’s more emotionally subdued stretches, when Tomori walks alone near the intersection and level crossing in front of Otsuka Station after tension within the band and failed communication have left everyone emotionally distant. Although she seems calm on the surface, she is filled with confusion, guilt, and feelings she cannot sort out, as if caught between the noise of the city and the passing tram. The scene emphasizes her loneliness and mirrors how the members of MyGO!!!!! still do not truly understand one another; before this moment, their relationships are already slipping out of balance, and after it, they are forced to confront deeper feelings and wounds. The real-life location is the Otsuka-ekimae level crossing on the Toden Arakawa Line, also known as the Tokyo Sakura Tram, and the anime reproduces the street composition, track placement, road alignment, and surrounding urban space with impressive accuracy. The crossing signals, road edges, and station-front atmosphere are all recognizable, especially the distinctly Tokyo feeling of a narrow street with a tram passing close to regular traffic. When visiting, the signs, shopfronts, and advertisements may have changed over time, and the real location looks busier and more colorful than the anime version; some greenery, lane markings, and barrier details may also differ slightly. Even so, it remains one of the most easily recognizable and highly faithful pilgrimage spots from the series.

Can I safely take photos right at the Otsuka-ekimae level crossing?: Yes, but stay off the tracks and do not block the crossing or roadway. This is an active tram crossing beside busy traffic, so quick sidewalk photography is the safest approach.
Which station is better for recreating the MyGO scene: JR Otsuka or the tram stop?: The tram stop Otsuka-ekimae is closest to the exact frame, while JR Otsuka Station is just across the street and is more convenient for most visitors. Both are effectively adjacent.
Are there useful places nearby for a short anime pilgrimage stop?: Yes, the area around Otsuka Station has cafes, convenience stores, and restaurants, making it easy to visit briefly. It works well as a quick stop on a Yamanote Line itinerary.