Can I photograph the statue freely for a Joker Game comparison shot?

Yes, outdoor photography from public paths is generally fine, but avoid blocking pedestrians or filming people without consent. A weekday visit is best if you want a cleaner recreation angle.

Is the exact anime angle easy to match at the site today?

Mostly yes—the statue and surrounding road layout are still recognizable, though modern signs, lane markings, and traffic can affect a perfect match. Checking Google Street View beforehand helps a lot.

What should I combine with this stop if I am doing an anime pilgrimage in the area?

Most visitors pair it with a walk through Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park and nearby Hiroo streets. There are also cafés, convenience stores, and rest spots around Hiroo Station for a short pilgrimage break.

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joker game arisugawa no miya taruhito equestrian statue

Joker Game

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 1

Time

15m 14s

Google Map

35.6511, 139.7260

joker game arisugawa no miya taruhito equestrian statue

Nearest Station: Hiroo Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Walk: 8 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Late morning or early afternoon on a clear day for matching light and easier photography
Crowd level: Moderate

Yuuki stands in a quiet urban setting near the equestrian statue, framed to emphasize secrecy and surveillance.
This moment appears early in the story as Joker Game establishes its world of espionage, with the character wearing a calm but guarded expression as if observing the surroundings while calculating the next move. In Episode 1, secrecy, testing, and psychological tension define the drama, so this is not just a passing street shot but a scene that strengthens the feeling of isolation and danger surrounding the spies. The plot before and after it revolves around intelligence training and mission setup, which makes the character’s emotions feel tightly controlled: outwardly composed, but inwardly on constant alert. The real-life location is the Arisugawa-no-miya Taruhito Equestrian Statue near the entrance to Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park in Minami-Azabu, Tokyo. The anime captures the broad road space around the statue, the greenery behind it, and the strong landmark presence with impressive accuracy. While the series simplifies modern facilities, road markings, and some street details to better fit its period setting and espionage tone, the statue itself, the sense of the pedestal’s placement, and the slightly varied park-edge landscape remain very close to reality. On site, visitors will notice more modern signage, lane markings, and urban maintenance elements than in the anime’s cleaner and more subdued background, but the overall terrain and visual focus still match very well, making it an easy pilgrimage spot to compare.

Can I photograph the statue freely for a Joker Game comparison shot?: Yes, outdoor photography from public paths is generally fine, but avoid blocking pedestrians or filming people without consent. A weekday visit is best if you want a cleaner recreation angle.
Is the exact anime angle easy to match at the site today?: Mostly yes—the statue and surrounding road layout are still recognizable, though modern signs, lane markings, and traffic can affect a perfect match. Checking Google Street View beforehand helps a lot.
What should I combine with this stop if I am doing an anime pilgrimage in the area?: Most visitors pair it with a walk through Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park and nearby Hiroo streets. There are also cafés, convenience stores, and rest spots around Hiroo Station for a short pilgrimage break.