Can I recreate the One Room shot right at Ekoda Station South Entrance?

Yes, the south exit public approach is accessible and the streetscape still matches the anime well, but stay clear of station flows and avoid blocking commuters while framing your photo.

Is photography allowed around Ekoda Station South Entrance?

Outdoor photography from public sidewalks is generally fine, but avoid tripods during busy hours and do not photograph inside restricted station areas or close-up shots of passersby.

Are there useful facilities nearby for anime pilgrims visiting this spot?

Yes, the south side of Ekoda Station has convenience stores, cafes, and small eateries nearby, making it easy to rest, check references, and continue a walking pilgrimage around the neighborhood.

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OneRoom

Tokyo

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Ep. 1

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3m 44s

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Nearest Station: Ekoda Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line), South Exit
Walk: 1 minute on foot
Best time to visit: Late morning or early afternoon on a clear weekday for lighting similar to the anime
Crowd level: Moderate

Hanasaka Yui stands near the south entrance area of Ekoda Station in a calm early-series moment from One Room.
This moment appears near the beginning of the story, shortly after Hanasaka Yui has moved next door to the protagonist, when the two still share the polite distance and slight awkwardness of people just getting to know each other. As she tries to settle into her new life, she gradually begins to feel safe with the person willing to help her and accompany her through everyday tasks. Standing near the station entrance, the mood is calm, shy, and hopeful, symbolizing how their relationship is starting to grow from that of unfamiliar neighbors into one of mutual support; after this, Yui becomes more open with her feelings and their interactions grow closer. The real-life location is the south entrance area of Ekoda Station, and the anime captures the scale of the street and the atmosphere in front of the station quite accurately. Visitors can compare the station entrance, the paving, and the arrangement of the nearby shopping street, especially the relatively open pedestrian space at the south exit, which matches the framing used in the anime. However, the series softens and simplifies the background by reducing the number of signs and shop details, and the real location has more visible wires, advertisements, road markings, bicycles, and pedestrian activity. Even so, the overall structure of the streetscape remains very close to the anime, making it an easy and satisfying pilgrimage spot to match with the scene.

Can I recreate the One Room shot right at Ekoda Station South Entrance?: Yes, the south exit public approach is accessible and the streetscape still matches the anime well, but stay clear of station flows and avoid blocking commuters while framing your photo.
Is photography allowed around Ekoda Station South Entrance?: Outdoor photography from public sidewalks is generally fine, but avoid tripods during busy hours and do not photograph inside restricted station areas or close-up shots of passersby.
Are there useful facilities nearby for anime pilgrims visiting this spot?: Yes, the south side of Ekoda Station has convenience stores, cafes, and small eateries nearby, making it easy to rest, check references, and continue a walking pilgrimage around the neighborhood.