Can I still see the exact Saizeriya building from the movie scene?

The branch is listed as a former site, so the original restaurant signage is no longer reliable for matching the frame. Fans usually compare the road alignment and surrounding building positions instead.

Is this spot easy to photograph for scene matching?

Yes, it is a public roadside area, but you should stay out of traffic and avoid blocking private driveways. A smartphone with Street View open helps a lot because storefront details have changed.

What is the best station for visiting this Chunibyo location?

Most visitors approach from Koroen Station on the Hanshin Main Line and walk through the neighborhood. It is a straightforward pilgrimage stop if you are already touring Nishinomiya-area Kyoto Animation locations.

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love chunibyo other delusions take on me ky saizeriya kita shukugawa ten

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions: Take on Me

Kyoto

Episode

Ep. -

Time

25m 49s

Google Map

34.7541, 135.3301

love chunibyo other delusions take on me ky saizeriya kita shukugawa ten

Nearest Station: Koroen Station (Hanshin Main Line)
Walk: 12 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Late afternoon on a clear day for lighting similar to the film and easier street comparison
Crowd level: Moderate

Rikka Takanashi and Yuta Togashi share a quiet moment on a roadside in front of a family restaurant setting.
This moment comes during the group’s journey, when Rikka and Yuta pause by the roadside and talk in an atmosphere filled with the shyness and quiet understanding of a couple. Take on Me continues their growth from chuunibyo fantasy toward a more genuine relationship, so an ordinary stop at a street corner like this actually carries the emotional weight of their running away, chasing after one another, and gradually confirming their feelings. Rikka still keeps her innocence and imaginative spirit here, but she is more honest than before, while Yuta cares for her and quietly faces what their future together might mean. The emotional focus around this scene is not dramatic conflict, but the gentle process of the two growing closer and expressing themselves more clearly during the trip. In real life, this corresponds to the former Saizeriya Kita-Shukugawa branch site, and the anime clearly draws from the road layout, building placement, and street angle in front of the restaurant. The sense of roadside space, the facade composition, and the openness of the surrounding residential area all make the place recognizable to fans. Since it is now a former site, the biggest difference is the signage and current storefront condition: the anime preserves the visual identity of the restaurant setting, but in reality the business status and exterior details may have changed since the film’s release, and the original Saizeriya sign may no longer remain. For pilgrimage purposes, the road shape and nearby streetscape are still useful for comparison, but the signs, colors, and storefront use should be understood as a location model rather than a perfect one-to-one recreation.

Can I still see the exact Saizeriya building from the movie scene?: The branch is listed as a former site, so the original restaurant signage is no longer reliable for matching the frame. Fans usually compare the road alignment and surrounding building positions instead.
Is this spot easy to photograph for scene matching?: Yes, it is a public roadside area, but you should stay out of traffic and avoid blocking private driveways. A smartphone with Street View open helps a lot because storefront details have changed.
What is the best station for visiting this Chunibyo location?: Most visitors approach from Koroen Station on the Hanshin Main Line and walk through the neighborhood. It is a straightforward pilgrimage stop if you are already touring Nishinomiya-area Kyoto Animation locations.