Can I freely enter the C7 area at Busta Shinjuku to take photos?

Yes, the departure floor is generally accessible, but it is an active bus terminal, so avoid blocking passengers or staff. Tripod use and prolonged shooting in busy areas may draw attention, so keep your visit brief and courteous.

What is the easiest way to find the exact anime spot inside Busta Shinjuku?

Go to the 4th-floor highway bus departure area and follow the platform signs to C7. The bay numbering and terminal layout closely match the anime, making it easy to identify once you are on the correct floor.

Are there useful facilities nearby for fans planning a pilgrimage stop here?

Yes, Busta Shinjuku and the connected station area have restrooms, lockers, convenience stores, cafes, and route information counters. It works well as a quick anime stop before continuing to another destination.

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ZatsuTabi -That's Journey-

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 7

Time

18m 55s

Google Map

35.6882, 139.7006

zatsutabi that s journey shinjuku busterminal c7

Nearest Station: Shinjuku Station (JR Yamanote Line and multiple JR, subway, and private railway lines), directly connected to Busta Shinjuku
Walk: 1–3 minutes on foot from the New South Exit
Best time to visit: Weekday late morning or early afternoon for easier photography and a cleaner recreation of the scene
Crowd level: Can be crowded

Chika stands at the C7 boarding area of Shinjuku Busta, quietly preparing for the next leg of her journey.
This moment appears at a key transition in the journey, as Chika arrives at the boarding area of Shinjuku Busta with a mix of nervousness and excitement, preparing to head to her next destination. For her, this is not just a simple departure by bus, but the familiar mental shift that comes before every solo trip, when ordinary daily life gives way to unknown scenery. The surrounding story usually involves her checking routes, confirming the platform and departure time, and feeling that small but real mix of anxiety and anticipation before boarding, which perfectly reflects the appeal of the series' spontaneous travel theme. In real life, the location is the C7 boarding area on the 4th-floor departure level of Busta Shinjuku, and the anime matches it very closely. The numbered bay signage, orderly waiting space, ceiling design, and column layout all suggest careful on-site reference work. The anime simplifies some of the real terminal's heavier information density, such as busier guidance boards, electronic displays, passenger flow, and commercial details, making the frame cleaner and keeping the focus on the character. Since this is a major transport hub in Shinjuku, the real place is usually more crowded than shown in the anime, so off-peak hours are best if you want to recreate the scene. Overall, the accuracy of the signage and the atmosphere makes this one of the easier locations for fans to identify in person.

Can I freely enter the C7 area at Busta Shinjuku to take photos?: Yes, the departure floor is generally accessible, but it is an active bus terminal, so avoid blocking passengers or staff. Tripod use and prolonged shooting in busy areas may draw attention, so keep your visit brief and courteous.
What is the easiest way to find the exact anime spot inside Busta Shinjuku?: Go to the 4th-floor highway bus departure area and follow the platform signs to C7. The bay numbering and terminal layout closely match the anime, making it easy to identify once you are on the correct floor.
Are there useful facilities nearby for fans planning a pilgrimage stop here?: Yes, Busta Shinjuku and the connected station area have restrooms, lockers, convenience stores, cafes, and route information counters. It works well as a quick anime stop before continuing to another destination.