Is this crossing still easy to access from Ishiyama Station today?

Yes. The railway crossing is right beside JR/Keihan Ishiyama Station and can be reached in just a few minutes on foot from the station exits.

Can fans take photos at the crossing safely?

You can photograph it from public sidewalks, but do not stand on the roadway or block the crossing gates. Trains, cars, and pedestrians pass through regularly, so quick and careful shooting is best.

Are there convenient places nearby for a short anime pilgrimage stop?

Yes. The station area has convenience stores, cafes, and other small services nearby, so it works well as a brief stop before continuing to other Otsu and Lake Biwa-area locations.

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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!

Osaka

Episode

Ep. 1

Time

4m 45s

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Nearest Station: JR Ishiyama Station (JR Biwako Line) / Keihan Ishiyama Station (Keihan Ishiyama Sakamoto Line)
Walk: 2 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Morning or late afternoon on a clear day for lighting similar to the anime and lighter traffic
Crowd level: Moderate

Yuta and Rikka are shown near the railway crossing by Ishiyama Station at the beginning of their unusual first encounters.
This scene appears near the beginning of the story, when Yuta has just started high school and is trying to bury his embarrassing chuunibyo past so he can begin again as a normal student. Rikka suddenly disrupts that plan with her dramatic, mysterious behavior, turning his quiet new routine upside down. Their encounter near this railway crossing captures the early distance between them perfectly: Yuta feels confused, embarrassed, and unable to ignore her, while Rikka remains completely natural and absorbed in her own world. The moment is playful and comedic, but it also marks the starting point of the bond that will gradually grow between them. In real life, this scene matches the railway crossing beside Ishiyama Station very closely, especially in the road alignment, rail facilities, and the overall scale of the station area, making the location easy to recognize. The anime simplifies some background details to keep the focus on the characters and the crossing, while the real site shows more modern station-front elements, traffic signs, utility poles, and commercial signage. Some storefronts and signs may have changed over time, but the crossing, track layout, and surrounding streetscape remain highly recognizable, making this a very accurate and rewarding pilgrimage spot for comparing the anime with the real location and even checking it against Street View.

Is this crossing still easy to access from Ishiyama Station today?: Yes. The railway crossing is right beside JR/Keihan Ishiyama Station and can be reached in just a few minutes on foot from the station exits.
Can fans take photos at the crossing safely?: You can photograph it from public sidewalks, but do not stand on the roadway or block the crossing gates. Trains, cars, and pedestrians pass through regularly, so quick and careful shooting is best.
Are there convenient places nearby for a short anime pilgrimage stop?: Yes. The station area has convenience stores, cafes, and other small services nearby, so it works well as a brief stop before continuing to other Otsu and Lake Biwa-area locations.