Is this Penguin Highway spot right outside Shin-Ishikiri Station?

Yes. The scene is based on the station frontage area, and the sloped roads and elevated station structure make it easy to identify once you exit Shin-Ishikiri Station.

Can I recreate the shot without leaving the station property?

You can get close from public walkways near the entrance, but the best angle usually comes from the open area just outside the station. Avoid blocking passengers and do not use tripods during busy times.

Are there useful facilities nearby for anime pilgrims?

Yes. Since this is an active station area, you will find convenience stores, toilets in or near the station, and plenty of places to rest briefly before continuing to other Penguin Highway locations.

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Nearest Station: Shin-Ishikiri Station (Kintetsu Nara Line)
Walk: 0–3 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Late morning or early afternoon on a clear day for lighting similar to the film
Crowd level: Moderate

Aoyama stands near the station frontage, framed by the sloped streets and urban backdrop of Shin-Ishikiri.
This moment appears as Aoyama continues his investigation and gradually approaches the truth behind the strange phenomena. He comes to the area around the station alone, carrying his usual calm, slightly proud observer’s attitude, as if recording his own research while also stepping toward a wider world. The mood is quiet, yet it contains a boy’s excitement and determination toward the unknown; before this, he has already been drawn deeply into the mysteries of the penguins and the "sea," and after this, he keeps following the clues as ordinary scenery slowly overlaps with fantasy. The anime scene is based on the area around Shin-Ishikiri Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line, and the overall composition matches the real place quite closely, especially the station exterior, the slope of the roads, and the arrangement of nearby buildings, all of which make the location easy to recognize. The station entrance and elevated structure seen in the frame also resemble reality, though the film simplifies some signage, railings, and street clutter for a cleaner visual focus. When visiting in person, you will find more signs, shops, and transport fixtures than in the anime, giving the area a stronger everyday atmosphere; however, the distinctive terrain and station frontage remain highly faithful, making it an easy and rewarding pilgrimage spot for scene comparison.

Is this Penguin Highway spot right outside Shin-Ishikiri Station?: Yes. The scene is based on the station frontage area, and the sloped roads and elevated station structure make it easy to identify once you exit Shin-Ishikiri Station.
Can I recreate the shot without leaving the station property?: You can get close from public walkways near the entrance, but the best angle usually comes from the open area just outside the station. Avoid blocking passengers and do not use tripods during busy times.
Are there useful facilities nearby for anime pilgrims?: Yes. Since this is an active station area, you will find convenience stores, toilets in or near the station, and plenty of places to rest briefly before continuing to other Penguin Highway locations.