Can I enter the exact pool area from the anime all year round?

No. The pool zone at Hirakata Park is seasonal, so access depends on the summer operating schedule and special event calendar announced by the park.

Is photography allowed inside Hirakata Park and the pool area?

General personal photography is usually allowed, but tripods, drones, and commercial-style shooting may be restricted, especially in busy pool areas. Check the latest park rules before visiting.

What is the easiest route for fans coming by train to recreate this scene?

Use Hirakatakoen Station on the Keihan Main Line and walk a few minutes to Hirakata Park’s main entrance. From there, head to the seasonal pool area during summer operations.

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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb -

Kobe

Episode

Ep. 10

Time

4m 19s

Google Map

34.8052, 135.6372

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Nearest Station: Hirakatakoen Station (Keihan Main Line)
Walk: 5 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Summer daytime during pool operating season for the closest atmosphere
Crowd level: Can be crowded

The group enjoys a bright summer moment at the pool inside Hirakata Park, capturing the playful atmosphere of their outing.
This moment appears during the group’s pool outing, where the mood is bright, relaxed, and full of summer energy. The characters temporarily step away from their usual worries and subtle emotional tensions to enjoy a rare day of fun together. Rikka still carries her charming chuunibyo presence, while Yuuta watches over everyone and quietly shows how much he cares about her; Shinka, Kumin, and Dekomori make the scene even livelier. Rather than presenting a major dramatic turning point, this frame captures how their relationships naturally grow warmer through laughter and playful interaction, gently setting up the emotional developments that follow. In real life, the scene corresponds to the Nanamiya Pool area inside Hirakata Park, and the anime reproduces the pool layout, walkway angle, and overall open atmosphere with impressive accuracy, clearly suggesting strong reference to the real location. That said, actual on-site details such as paint colors, signage, shade structures, and safety markings may differ from the anime depending on seasonal operations and yearly updates. Because the pool is a seasonal facility, visiting outside its operating period also makes it harder to recreate the same lively atmosphere seen in the episode. Compared with the anime, the real site usually feels more practical and theme-park-like, with more noticeable signs and visitor guidance, but the overall spatial structure and background composition still make it easy for fans to recognize the model for this scene.

Can I enter the exact pool area from the anime all year round?: No. The pool zone at Hirakata Park is seasonal, so access depends on the summer operating schedule and special event calendar announced by the park.
Is photography allowed inside Hirakata Park and the pool area?: General personal photography is usually allowed, but tripods, drones, and commercial-style shooting may be restricted, especially in busy pool areas. Check the latest park rules before visiting.
What is the easiest route for fans coming by train to recreate this scene?: Use Hirakatakoen Station on the Keihan Main Line and walk a few minutes to Hirakata Park’s main entrance. From there, head to the seasonal pool area during summer operations.