

Walking to Tateishi Park, a Real-Life āYour Nameā Anime Location in Suwa
If youāre a fan of Makoto Shinkaiās Your Name, you may already know that the lake in the movie was inspired by a real place: Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture. When I first learned this, I was immediately intrigued, and once I saw the view from Tateishi Park, I understood why it inspired such a magical setting. In this post, Iāll take you along the walk with me, share photos from the route, and give you all the practical tips you need if you want to do it yourself.

Discover Suwa Taisha: Walking Itineraries for Shrine Lovers and Goshuin Collectors
Suwa Taisha isnāt just one shrine: itās a sacred complex made up of four distinct sites scattered across the Suwa region in Nagano Prefecture. During my stay in Suwa, I had one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my trip: walking between the shrines and collecting all four goshuin from Suwa Taisha. In this guide, Iāll share the walking routes I took to explore the four shrines at a relaxed pace.
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