Can I freely enter Old Kamakake Elementary School to recreate the anime shot?

The grounds are not always open for unrestricted entry, so fans should check current local usage or community event information before going inside. Exterior photography from public access areas is generally the safest option.

Is this school officially known among Chunibyo fans as an anime pilgrimage spot?

Yes, it is widely recognized in fan pilgrimage databases and anime location communities as a real-life model connected to the series. It is one of the easier school-related spots to compare visually with the anime frame.

Are there shops or convenience stores near the school for pilgrims?

Facilities immediately around the site are limited because the area is rural, so it is best to bring drinks and snacks in advance. Plan transportation carefully, especially if you rely on infrequent local buses.

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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb -

Kyoto

Episode

Ep. 第一季EP01

Time

5m 42s

Google Map

34.9886, 136.2599

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Nearest Station: Ohmi Railway Hino Station, with onward local bus access toward Koka/Kamakake area
Walk: About 3–5 minutes on foot from the nearest bus stop
Best time to visit: Clear morning or early afternoon in spring or autumn for lighting closest to the anime atmosphere
Crowd level: Usually quiet

Rikka and Yuta are shown near the school entrance area in a quiet everyday moment that blends light comedy with emotional familiarity.
This moment appears early in the story, when the familiar yet slightly awkward dynamic between Rikka and Yuta is still very strong. Rikka continues to move through life with her distinctive chuunibyo energy, while Yuta is once again pulled along between reality and her fantasy-driven pace. The scene carries a calm but subtle everyday feeling, showing how the two gradually grow closer again without quite saying so. Before this moment, they are still interacting through the habits and shared rhythm they built before, and after it, the story begins moving into a new school term and fresh emotional developments. In real life, the model location is Old Kamakake Elementary School, and the layout around the school building and entrance closely matches the anime frame. The exterior, the open feeling in front of the gate, and the quiet rural school atmosphere all strongly recall the series. The anime simplifies and beautifies some background elements for a cleaner composition, but the location remains highly recognizable. Signage, the school name displays, and small facility details may have changed over time, so they may not perfectly match the broadcast version, and the surrounding vegetation and roadside objects can also differ. Even so, in overall silhouette, viewing angle, and spatial feel, this is still a very accurate and easy-to-compare pilgrimage spot.

Can I freely enter Old Kamakake Elementary School to recreate the anime shot?: The grounds are not always open for unrestricted entry, so fans should check current local usage or community event information before going inside. Exterior photography from public access areas is generally the safest option.
Is this school officially known among Chunibyo fans as an anime pilgrimage spot?: Yes, it is widely recognized in fan pilgrimage databases and anime location communities as a real-life model connected to the series. It is one of the easier school-related spots to compare visually with the anime frame.
Are there shops or convenience stores near the school for pilgrims?: Facilities immediately around the site are limited because the area is rural, so it is best to bring drinks and snacks in advance. Plan transportation carefully, especially if you rely on infrequent local buses.