Can I freely enter the former school grounds at the old gate location?

The gate area can usually be viewed from the public road, but access inside depends on current local use of the former school site. Check Hino Town tourism or local notices before visiting.

Is there an official anime pilgrimage sign at this spot?

Fans recognize the gate as a Chunibyo model location, but permanent anime-specific signage may not always be present on site. Bring a reference screenshot because the match relies more on the gate and road layout.

What is the easiest way to compare this scene with Street View before visiting?

Use the coordinates for the old school gate and trace the road approach to line up the entrance and trees. Street View coverage in rural areas can be limited, so map photos and fan blogs are also helpful for planning.

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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb -

Kyoto

Episode

Ep. 1

Time

5m 2s

Google Map

34.9883, 136.2598

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Nearest Station: Ohmi-Hachiman Station (JR Biwako Line) then local bus toward Hino / Kamakake area
Walk: About 5–10 minutes on foot from the nearest local bus stop
Best time to visit: Late morning or afternoon in spring to autumn for brighter light and easier scene matching
Crowd level: Usually quiet

Rikka and Yuta are shown near the old school gate area, capturing the series' signature mix of romantic awkwardness and playful chunibyo energy.
This scene appears near the beginning of episode 1 of Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb -, continuing the sweet but slightly awkward everyday mood of Yuta and Rikka after they start dating. Standing around the school gate area, Rikka still faces the world with her distinctive chunibyo language and behavior, while Yuta complains on the surface yet quietly goes along with her, creating the series’ most iconic interaction. The emotion here is not intense drama, but a light feeling tied to the start of a new school term, mixed with the subtle shyness of a couple still figuring out their distance. The surrounding story also focuses on how their relationship continues to develop within ordinary school life, giving viewers the warmth and fun of seeing familiar characters return. In real life, this spot corresponds to the gate of Old Kamakaka Elementary School in Hino, Shiga, and the overall composition matches the anime very closely, especially the gate placement, road alignment, and the surrounding trees, all of which make the model location easy for fans to recognize. The anime slightly beautifies and simplifies the background, making the frame cleaner and brighter, but the real site still preserves a strong rural school atmosphere. The real-world signage and school name markers are more explicit than in the anime, where such details are toned down or omitted, and the plants, road texture, and gate details may differ somewhat depending on season and year. Overall, it is a highly faithful pilgrimage spot and an excellent place for screenshot comparison photography.

Can I freely enter the former school grounds at the old gate location?: The gate area can usually be viewed from the public road, but access inside depends on current local use of the former school site. Check Hino Town tourism or local notices before visiting.
Is there an official anime pilgrimage sign at this spot?: Fans recognize the gate as a Chunibyo model location, but permanent anime-specific signage may not always be present on site. Bring a reference screenshot because the match relies more on the gate and road layout.
What is the easiest way to compare this scene with Street View before visiting?: Use the coordinates for the old school gate and trace the road approach to line up the entrance and trees. Street View coverage in rural areas can be limited, so map photos and fan blogs are also helpful for planning.