Which station is best for reaching this Side M intersection?

Hatchobori Station is the easiest access point, and the intersection is reachable in under 10 minutes on foot. Use the Hibiya Line or JR Keiyo Line depending on your route.

Can I safely recreate the Minori crossing shot here?

You can photograph the street from the sidewalk corners, but do not step into the roadway or stop in the crosswalk. Use pedestrian signals and shoot quickly because traffic is steady.

Does the location still look close to the anime scene today?

Yes, the road layout and building lines are still recognizable, though storefront signs and small street details may have changed. Google Street View is useful for pre-checking the exact angle before visiting.

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THE IDOLM@STER Side M

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35.6722, 139.7948

Nearest Station: Hatchobori Station (JR Keiyo Line / Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Walk: 8 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Late morning or early afternoon on a clear day for brighter street visibility and easier angle matching
Crowd level: Moderate

Minori Watanabe rushes across a city intersection, with the crossing and surrounding office buildings framing a lively transitional moment.
This moment appears during a travel or transition segment, using the fast motion of crossing the intersection to create a slightly rushed but playful mood. Minori Watanabe is hurrying along while still keeping his cheerful energy, turning a brief pass through a street corner into a moment that reflects his bright and lively personality. Before and after this cut, the story continues to follow the idols’ activities and work schedule, so the intersection functions as a slice of everyday city life that connects the characters’ movement and pacing while showing a natural side of them amid their busy routine. In real life, this intersection in Tokyo matches the anime quite well: the street width, corner building massing, crosswalk angle, and arrangement of the high-rises in the background all line up with the original composition. The anime simplifies some details, with signage, storefront information, and traffic markings reduced or blurred for a cleaner frame, while the actual site shows more modern signs, signals, and road markings. Because urban updates and advertising change often, some building facades and sign contents may differ from the broadcast era, but the overall streetscape remains easy to recognize and compare, making it a satisfying pilgrimage spot.

Which station is best for reaching this Side M intersection?: Hatchobori Station is the easiest access point, and the intersection is reachable in under 10 minutes on foot. Use the Hibiya Line or JR Keiyo Line depending on your route.
Can I safely recreate the Minori crossing shot here?: You can photograph the street from the sidewalk corners, but do not step into the roadway or stop in the crosswalk. Use pedestrian signals and shoot quickly because traffic is steady.
Does the location still look close to the anime scene today?: Yes, the road layout and building lines are still recognizable, though storefront signs and small street details may have changed. Google Street View is useful for pre-checking the exact angle before visiting.