Can I freely enter the old school pool area used for this scene?

Access can vary because the site is part of a preserved former school property, so it is best to confirm current opening status with Hino Town tourism or local facility management before visiting.

Is there any sign on-site linking the pool to Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb -?

Fans mainly identify the spot through layout matching rather than large anime-specific signage, so bring comparison images if you want to recreate the frame accurately.

What is the easiest way to reach Kyu Kamakake Elementary School without a car?

Public transport is possible but limited, usually involving JR to Ohmi-Hachiman and a bus toward the Hino/Kamakake area; check current bus timetables carefully because rural services are infrequent.

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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb -

Kyoto

Episode

Ep. 5

Time

13m 14s

Google Map

34.9883, 136.2601

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Nearest Station: Ohmi-Hachiman Station (JR Biwako Line) then transfer by Omi Railway/road bus toward Hino area
Walk: About 5–10 minutes on foot from the nearest local bus stop in Kamakake, depending on route
Best time to visit: Late spring to early autumn in daytime for poolside lighting similar to the anime
Crowd level: Usually quiet

The group gathers by the outdoor pool in a bright summer moment, mixing comedy, embarrassment, and quiet romantic tension.
This moment appears during the group’s outing to an outdoor pool, where the atmosphere is more lively and relaxed than usual. Rikka, Yuuta, and the other club members interact in a summery setting filled with teasing, embarrassment, and the subtle emotional distance typical of adolescence. On the surface it feels like a simple scene of swimming and chatting, but the relationships between the characters quietly move forward in this casual environment; Rikka keeps her distinctive chuunibyo worldview, while Yuuta complains on the surface yet still looks after her. The moment follows the earlier cheerful group interaction and gently sets up the more delicate emotional developments that come later. The real-life model is the swimming pool area of Kyu Kamakake Elementary School, and the anime captures the open feel around the pool as well as the plain, local character of the school facilities. Compared with the actual site, the overall outlines and layout are highly recognizable, though the anime simplifies fences, ground details, and surrounding clutter to create a cleaner composition. In reality, the signage and school-related structures look more like a preserved old campus space, with stronger traces of everyday use and age than in the anime. Vegetation height, netting, and small renovation details may also have changed over time. For anime pilgrimage fans, this is a location where the core structure of the scene can still be matched clearly, though visitors should check the actual access rules and whether the poolside area can be approached freely.

Can I freely enter the old school pool area used for this scene?: Access can vary because the site is part of a preserved former school property, so it is best to confirm current opening status with Hino Town tourism or local facility management before visiting.
Is there any sign on-site linking the pool to Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb -?: Fans mainly identify the spot through layout matching rather than large anime-specific signage, so bring comparison images if you want to recreate the frame accurately.
What is the easiest way to reach Kyu Kamakake Elementary School without a car?: Public transport is possible but limited, usually involving JR to Ohmi-Hachiman and a bus toward the Hino/Kamakake area; check current bus timetables carefully because rural services are infrequent.