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Asakusa, a mountain named in the official fanbook, and a ryokan you can sleep in.

Demon Slayer is set in Taisho-era Japan, and its locations are spread across the country rather than concentrated in one city. Asakusa is the district that appears most recognisably in the story. Mount Kumotori, on the border of Tokyo and Saitama, is named in the official fanbook as the model for the main character's home — one of the few locations with a stated source. Beyond that sit places fans have identified rather than the publisher: the atrium of a ryokan in Fukushima widely taken as the Infinity Castle, the wisteria tunnels of a park in Tochigi, and two shrines in Kyushu that share the "Kamado" name. We mark which is which on every page, because the difference matters.

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Pick a city and we show you what is there for Demon Slayer — the places, and what is on while you visit.

Tohoku

Aizu-Wakamatsu会津若松A castle town in Fukushima with hot springs south of it. One ryokan there has an atrium that fans identified as the model for the Infinity Castle.1Places

Kanto

Tokyo東京Every major anime and game IP keeps its flagship store in Tokyo. Shibuya, Ikebukuro and Akihabara each cover a different part of the hobby, and all three sit on the same loop line.2PlacesChichibu秩父Mountains two hours from Ikebukuro. Mount Kumotori, on the border of Tokyo and Saitama, is named in the official Demon Slayer fanbook as the model for the main character's home.1PlacesAshikaga足利Tochigi, about 90 minutes from Tokyo. Ashikaga Flower Park's wisteria tunnels are widely identified by fans as the model for the mountain in the Demon Slayer final selection arc.1Places

Kyushu

Fukuoka福岡Kyushu's hub. Everything sits within walking distance of Hakata Station, which makes it the easiest city on this list to cover in half a day.1PlacesOita大分Hot springs, and two very different anime destinations: the Attack on Titan museum in the author's hometown of Hita, and Sanrio's outdoor theme park Harmonyland.1Places
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Routes

Tested walking orders, with travel times between every stop.

1 day7 hr

Demon Slayer Tokyo Pilgrimage

Walk the real Asakusa in the morning, buy official goods at Skytree at midday, and return to the lanterns after dark.

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Shopping

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Japan exclusive

Demon Slayer Jump Shop Acrylic Stand Set

¥1,760

Common questions

Where are the real Demon Slayer locations in Tokyo?

Asakusa is the district that appears most recognisably in the series, particularly the area around Sensoji Temple and the Nakamise shopping street. Go after 19:00, when the shops close and the illuminated temple grounds become quiet — that is the closest match to the anime. Official merchandise is sold at the Jump Shop in Tokyo Solamachi, one train stop away.

Where can I buy Demon Slayer merchandise in Tokyo?

The Jump Shop in Tokyo Solamachi at the base of Tokyo Skytree is the most reliable official source, restocked regularly and carrying designs not sold through general retail. Animate Ikebukuro Flagship has a wider general selection across ten floors. Time-limited collaboration cafés also sell exclusive goods, but those sell out faster than the seats.