Is the bench scene spot still easy to find at Ishiyama Station?

Yes. The station-front plaza layout remains recognizable, and the bench area is still easy to identify from the JR Ishiyama Station exit.

Can I take photos freely at the Ishiyama Station bench area?

You can generally take casual photos from the public plaza, but avoid blocking pedestrian flow and do not interfere with station operations or bus/taxi areas.

Is this a good stop for a full Love, Chunibyo pilgrimage around Otsu?

Yes. Ishiyama Station is a practical base because it connects easily to other Otsu-area locations used in the series, and there are convenience stores and cafes nearby for route planning.

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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

Osaka

Episode

Ep. 10

Time

7m 35s

Google Map

34.9795, 135.8997

love chunibyo other delusions ishiyama station bench

Nearest Station: Ishiyama Station (JR Biwako Line / Tokaido Main Line) and Keihan Ishiyama Station
Walk: 1 minute on foot
Best time to visit: Late afternoon or early evening for a similar calm station-front atmosphere
Crowd level: Moderate

Rikka and Yuta share a quiet, emotionally charged moment near the bench in front of Ishiyama Station.
This moment comes during the stage when the story’s emotions begin to deepen, and the playful, chuunibyo-colored interactions between Rikka and Yuta gradually shift into something more honest and vulnerable. At the bench in front of Ishiyama Station, the two step away from the noise of everyday life for a brief, quiet pause. Rikka still speaks in her usual dramatic style, but underneath it she shows anxiety and dependence, while Yuta tries to understand her and starts realizing that his feelings are no longer just simple concern. It feels like an important pause in their relationship, after which the distance between them becomes much smaller. In real life, the location is in the plaza in front of Ishiyama Station, and the anime recreates the bench placement, the open station-front space, and the surrounding pedestrian layout with impressive accuracy, making the spot easy for fans to recognize. Although some paving details, plants, facilities, and signage may have changed over the years, the overall composition remains very close to the scene. The scale of the station plaza and the sightlines around the bench are especially convincing when comparing the anime with the real site or even checking Google Street View, showing how carefully the background work was done. Visitors should note that the real location is naturally busier than in the anime, with station foot traffic and vehicle movement giving it a more active transport-hub atmosphere.

Is the bench scene spot still easy to find at Ishiyama Station?: Yes. The station-front plaza layout remains recognizable, and the bench area is still easy to identify from the JR Ishiyama Station exit.
Can I take photos freely at the Ishiyama Station bench area?: You can generally take casual photos from the public plaza, but avoid blocking pedestrian flow and do not interfere with station operations or bus/taxi areas.
Is this a good stop for a full Love, Chunibyo pilgrimage around Otsu?: Yes. Ishiyama Station is a practical base because it connects easily to other Otsu-area locations used in the series, and there are convenience stores and cafes nearby for route planning.