Anime in Ibaraki

The terminus of the Ōarai-Kashima Line, the gateway to the town and to the pilgrimage. It appears repeatedly in the series and is the symbolic heart of the fan community, usually decked out with Girls und Panzer decorations, panels and merchandise.

A clifftop shrine whose famous Kamiiso torii stands on wave-battered rocks; at dawn the sun rises right through the gate. The shrine and its coastal surroundings appear in the series and are the visual icon of Ōarai.

A 60 m observation tower with panoramic views of the sea and town. On its second floor is the official 'Panzer Vor' café, themed after the series. Its silhouette by the harbour is one of Girls und Panzer's recurring backdrops.

A seaside shopping and dining complex that houses the official Girls und Panzer store, with merchandise, artwork and exhibits. A gathering point for pilgrims. (Coordinate approximate, by address.)

Central Ōarai's shopping streets, lined with life-size character panels placed in front of the shops that appear in the series. The spectacular final-tournament tank battle runs through these very streets. (Coordinate approximate, by address.)

A seaside hotel that appears in the series and where characters stay during the tournament. It has become a favourite of pilgrims, with themed rooms and events. (Coordinate approximate, by address.)

Ōarai's large aquarium, one of the biggest in the Kantō region, famous for its sharks. It appears in the series as one of the town's landmark spots the team passes through.

A broad sandy beach south of the town, the setting for the series' seaside scenes. In summer it is one of Ibaraki's busiest beaches. (Coordinate approximate, by address.)