Is this crossing really right next to Anou Station?

Yes. The first level crossing is very close to Anou Station on the Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line, and it is reachable within about a minute on foot from the station entrance.

Can fans safely take photos at the exact anime angle here?

Yes, but use caution because this is a working level crossing on a narrow local road. Stay off the tracks, do not block traffic, and shoot from the roadside only when the barriers are open and the area is safe.

Are there shops or facilities near the scene for pilgrims?

Facilities immediately around the crossing are limited because it is a quiet residential station area. It is best to use station restrooms or buy drinks and supplies before arriving, especially if you are visiting several Chuunibyou spots in Otsu.

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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

Osaka

Episode

Ep. 3

Time

2m 22s

Google Map

35.0559, 135.8652

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Nearest Station: Anou Station (Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line)
Walk: About 1 minute on foot
Best time to visit: Late afternoon on a clear day for lighting similar to the anime; spring and autumn are especially pleasant
Crowd level: Usually quiet

Yuta and Rikka pass near the first railway crossing by Anou Station in a quiet suburban moment from Episode 3.
This moment comes during the stage when Yuta and Rikka are spending more and more time together in everyday life, building a quiet sense of closeness on the ordinary roads between home and school. Although Yuta often acts annoyed by Rikka’s chunibyo behavior, he has already started caring for her and paying attention to her without realizing it, while Rikka continues facing reality through her own imagination, seeming cheerful on the surface but hiding loneliness she cannot easily express. The mood here is calm and delicate, marking the point where their relationship begins shifting from troublesome classmates to people willing to stay by each other’s side, with the awkwardness and warmth typical of youthful daily life. In real life, this scene matches the area around the first railway crossing near Anou Station on the Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line in Otsu, Shiga, and the anime recreates the road alignment, track placement, residential scale, and open feeling around the crossing very accurately. The rails, narrow local streets, and nearby houses are easy landmarks, though the anime presents them in a cleaner and softer style. Some signs and crossing details may have changed over time, such as warning boards, barrier paint, and road markings, but the overall composition remains highly recognizable and makes this a strong pilgrimage spot for fans comparing the frame with Street View or recreating the shot in person.

Is this crossing really right next to Anou Station?: Yes. The first level crossing is very close to Anou Station on the Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line, and it is reachable within about a minute on foot from the station entrance.
Can fans safely take photos at the exact anime angle here?: Yes, but use caution because this is a working level crossing on a narrow local road. Stay off the tracks, do not block traffic, and shoot from the roadside only when the barriers are open and the area is safe.
Are there shops or facilities near the scene for pilgrims?: Facilities immediately around the crossing are limited because it is a quiet residential station area. It is best to use station restrooms or buy drinks and supplies before arriving, especially if you are visiting several Chuunibyou spots in Otsu.