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Maebashi Witches Pilgrimage Walking Route Guide

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"Maebashi Witches" is an anime set in the real-life city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture.

In this note, to make your pilgrimage easier, I would like to introduce the locations featured in the anime in the order you can visit them on foot from Maebashi Station, based on the pilgrimage map.
That said, it has become quite extensive...
*Update date (July 1, 2025)
Please see the Google My Map below for more detailed pilgrimage spots.
*Locations that are far away on foot are intentionally not introduced in this article.

I will introduce them in this order.

Inside Maebashi Station

Welcome!

When you get off the platform and head toward the ticket gate, there is a welcome board on the right side where everyone from Maebashi Witches greets you.
After exiting the ticket gate, on the left front is Maebashi Hyakkaten where you can buy souvenirs; there was also a Maebashi Witches talk show at the opening event.
In addition to local products, they also carry Maebashi Witches merchandise.

Maebashi Station also appears in the opening, but the part shown in the footage is the North Exit.

This station is on the single-track Ryomo Line, you know...

From in front of Maebashi Station to Keyaki Namiki-dori Street

Episode 6: Guess it!

Maebashi Station North Exit, in front of AQERU

In the final part of episode 6, Kyoka and Choco are handing out flyers at the Maebashi Station North Exit.
It is located to the left after exiting the Maebashi Station North Exit.
There are also cast autographs at Historia Maebashi inside AQERU Maebashi.
Within the same facility, there is a theme theater where you can learn about the history of Maebashi, narrated by voice actress Atsuko Tanaka, who is from Maebashi.

Welcome flags on Keyaki Namiki-dori Street

There are Maebashi Witches welcome flags on Keyaki Namiki-dori Street, which continues straight from the Maebashi Station North Exit toward Mount Akagi.

Episode 2: Rinko Mitsuba's signboard

The end of the Keyaki Namiki street is the famous Maebashi five-way intersection.
Here is the building that had the signboard for Rinko Mitsuba that appeared in episode 2.

Climb the famous Maebashi five-way intersection pedestrian bridge, go straight ahead (toward Mount Akagi), and head toward Chuo-Maebashi Station and the Hirose River.

Hirose River (1)

Episode 10: Mejirushi Kyoka, evening scene

Chuo-Maebashi Station pedestrian bridge

What a twist of fate. Kyoka is right in front of Gourmand Curry.

This is right near Gourmand Curry, the curry shop that Rena Motomura, the voice of Kyoka Kitahara, visited before her audition.
It is a precious spot that features not only character autographs but also the actual autographs of the cast on the wall.
The curry is also very delicious, so please give it a try.

In front of the Chuo-Maebashi Station ticket gate

There is a Keroppe standee here.
If you take the Jomo Electric Railway, you can find standees at stations named after the characters, but collecting them all is very difficult, so I will omit that here.

Episode 8: Eiko Zen, what is she thinking as she looks at the flyer?

At the Hirosegawa Observation Bridge

There are many spots from here on out.
This route allows you to walk while heading north along the Hirose River.

Episode 5: Next time, 'Choco's Round Choco Cake'

End of Tachikawacho Street
The plaza is currently under renovation

Episode 8: But maybe no customers will come today?

In front of the Maebashi Literature Museum

Rena Motomura and Honami Momose visited the Maebashi Literature Museum on June 5, 2025, and left their character autographs.
They are located in the merchandise corner to the right of the main entrance. (As of June 2025)

Episode 5: Eyecatch

Snap a photo in front of the Literature Museum!

Maebashi Brick Project

The characters' names are engraved on the bricks of the sidewalk along the Hirose River.

Episode 7: The Mitsumata siblings' walk home

They are walking right over the Maebashi Witches Brick Project.

Episode 5: The place where Yua slammed her smartphone down

Yuina: "W-w-w-what are you saying?!"

Episode 1: Let's reflect on this

I wonder if it's difficult to get the same angle without a drone?

Episode 3: You stop caring as you get older

Ever since I heard the phrase "time changes the shape of dreams," I have lived with those words engraved in my heart.
That means the shape of a dream is different for everyone, and therefore, how one faces their worries is also different.
The size and shape of worries also differ from person to person.
A kind yet cruel scene where, even if someone is kind and understands that you are worried, they don't truly understand the situation.

If you proceed south along the route here, it will flow better, so we will leave the Hirose River and head south.

If you walked from Chuo-Maebashi Station, turn here to enter Ura-Benten Street.

Ura-Benten Street and Orion Street

Episode 10: The shutter, it's shining!

Because it's a shutter street, there shouldn't have been any shining shutters.
There is no building with the same shutter, but the angle is the same.

Episode 2: Tachikawacho Street in the evening

From Ura-Benten Street, cross Tachikawacho Street to get the angle along the west side of the city center.

Episode 8: Tehe-choco☆ *From here on is Orion Street

There is Saiwai Senbei, famous for its Seven Lucky Gods rice crackers.

Episode 1: If you wish for it, OPEN

The first customer of Dreamy Dreamy Flower (tentative).

Episode 2: Start handing out flyers!

Squish!
The interior is currently being demolished. I wonder if a new shop will be built?

Episode 2: I think I'd like to go home now~

Episode 10: No way!!

Although it is a place that shouldn't be visible from the location of the line 'The shutter is flashing!' mentioned earlier, the spot where Yuina mistook it for a flashing shutter and crouched down is a little further into Orion Street after crossing Tachikawa-cho Street from Ura-Benten Street.
The shutter remained closed for a while, but now a new shop has moved in.
I remember it being a bookstore in the past.

Ginza Street, etc.

Route after leaving Orion Street

Episode 10: Azu's landmark scene

There used to be a basketball court here.

Episode 10: Mai's landmark scene

Shiroganeya closed in 2024.
Demolition work has begun, so it is likely that the time left to see the original form of this building is limited.

Also, the building shown next to this scene is Arts Maebashi.
Inside is Maebashi Cinema House, where the first advance screening of Maebashi Witches was held in September 2024.
Cast character autographs are also displayed here.

The first time I visited an advance screening was in September.
I had applied without even knowing the cast would be appearing on stage.

Babagawa Street

Head from Arts Maebashi directly to Babagawa Street following the route indicated by the arrows.
Babagawa Street has spots from episodes 10 and 12.
It has now been beautifully renovated and the fences are gone, so I don't think you can take photos from the exact same angle as in the anime.

Route from Arts Maebashi to Babagawa Street

Episode 10: Heading to the landmark

Azu: 'Wait... that's impossible...!'
Choco: 'I'm near Suzuran now'
Azu: 'Where is that!?'
Although it is the opposite direction for the walking route, you can see that Azu entered Babagawa-dori from Chuo-dori and headed toward the Arts Maebashi side.

Episode 12: Because both Azus are Azu.

Seiyotei Ichi Exterior
Seiyotei Interior during the garage sale
Seiyotei Ichi
It is currently closed, and it seems you can only enter during the occasional garage sales.
I used to eat sauce katsu at one of these three places: here, Nakaya, or Torihe Sumiyoshicho branch.
Of these, only Nakaya remains today.

Chuo-dori (Rose Avenue)

Once you enter Chuo-dori from Babagawa-dori, turn left and head toward the Chuo-dori exit for a moment.
From here on, there are many scenes that appear in the anime, and since they are all places you can recognize just by walking, I have omitted the actual photos.

A while ago, the flag was visible right at the entrance, but now it is displayed a bit further inside. Perhaps it is a measure against the 'Karakaze' (dry wind)?

Episode 2: Eyecatch

Episode 1: The place where Eiko was looking at the red book

Kankodo 2F, it is in the back right side of the store.

Episode 7: Kyoka and Choco's awkward flyer distribution

Angle looking at National Route 50 from inside Chuo-dori

OP scene

This area is sometimes used in commercials, perhaps because it is convenient as a filming location. ALSOK is a famous one.

Episode 2: There aren't many people here, are there?

I feel like I get smarter when I'm with Yuinacchoryn.

Episode 1: First shutter opening

The Akagi Shokai building where the shutter was raised was demolished while the anime was airing...

Episode 10: Each of their doors

A sad farewell that stands out in contrast to the ED scene

Episode 12: You're right on time for our meeting!

This spot where Chuo-dori and Ginza-dori intersect is already a classic for them.

Episode 3: We're from the flower shop!

The Witches are often active on Chuo-dori, Orion-dori, and Benten-dori.

Before heading north from here, turn right and enter Ginza-dori for a moment.

OP scene: The place where Mai and Yuina in their uniforms pass each other *Ginza-dori

There are also several spots on Ginza-dori that intersects with Chuo-dori.
Is Mai on her way to the arcade? (It's no longer there now)

Episode 3: Eyecatch *Ginza-dori

The peeling tiles are realistic

Episode 6: Tomorrow's first date is the big one *Ginza-dori

Even if it were 0 years ago, would they really go on a date around here...? PAYAPAYA

Once you reach in front of Suzuran, return to Chuo-dori again.

Episode 2: Commemorating the thrill of their kindness

It's a Comme des Garçons store, so of course it's expensive

Episode 10: I guess it's not that easy to find

Maebashi Chuo Event Plaza
When there are no events, people are often seen resting or eating here.
What they are eating is the fluffy Wanuki with plenty of meringue from Nakamata.
The egg sandwich is from More Soup. The curry is takeout from Tsuki no Kane.
The drinks are from LAUGH COFFEE in front. Everything is on Chuo-dori.

Since there are many scenes featuring the area around the event plaza, I will omit the rest.
It appears in episodes 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 10.

Benten-dori

Let's cross the pedestrian crossing from Chuo-dori to Benten-dori.

Episode 12: I feel like we can meet as equals

The traffic lights have changed from horizontal to vertical now.
The shop with the MBW shutter is the stylish select shop Hinotori.
Sometimes you see stylish people walking around here, don't you?

Episode 6: Tell me why Kyoka-chan wants to be a witch!

The Mamezen store on the left is a festival supply shop.
Maybe it's worth buying a happi coat for the MATSURI day PARTY!!?

OP Scene: Benten-dori

Fukujuya, which you can see on the right, became a vintage clothing store after closing, but it was destroyed by fire just before the anime aired...

Episode 5: If you wish for it, OPEN

Open in front of the real-life florist Daimon!

Episode 7: I wonder why I made that wish

Compared to the past, there are more elderly care facilities in this area.
When asked about the unnecessary necessity of why the setting is Maebashi, one thing I can say is that it might not just be the shuttered streets of Benten-dori, but the large number of elderly care facilities.

Episode 10: Mejirushi Yuina's scene

Isobe Sports is currently operating near the Maebashi Literature Museum.

Episode 12: Choco Choco Land construction is on hold

If you walk from the north side, is this grilled manju something purchased at Tanakaya?
(Though I've never seen anyone walking around eating one on a skewer)

Hirose River ②

Episode 5: Pedestrian crossing

This pedestrian crossing is also the place where Yuina and Kyoka pass each other in the OP.
Hitone Bridge

Episode 5: The bench where the three of them were lost in thought

I set up a spot on Swarm for fun, so Swarm geeks should definitely check it out.
Cross the Hitone Bridge and head west to find the bench in question.

Maebashi Park, Rinkokaku, Luna Park, Maebashi Toshogu Shrine, Green Dome

From here, we will walk all the way to the west side, towards Luna Park and Maebashi Park.

Opening scene: Luna Park

The merry-go-round located right after you enter.

Episode 4: Eyecatch *Luna Park

Choco-chan riding the airplane ride *and for some reason, Azu is outside
There is a signed poster on the bulletin board in front of the restroom near the merry-go-round.

Episode 4: Sorry, Azu did this *Rinkokaku

It is easy to find if you go directly from Luna Park.

Episode 9: Let's start the afternoon session for now *Maebashi Park

Sachi-no-ike Pond is shaped like Gunma Prefecture. You can confirm this from the observation floor of the prefectural office.

Episode 10: Grandma has been getting a little better lately... *Maebashi Park

Maebashi Toshogu Shrine

These are the Ema (votive tablets) from the cast. There are also cast signatures inside the building.

I don't think I should normally post this, but since it is currently quite sun-bleached and faded, with many characters no longer visible, I will post a photo from when it was first displayed for the sake of record-keeping. There is also an Ema from the director.

In front of the Green Dome

Hoping that a live concert can be held here someday!

Gunma Prefectural Office

At the 32nd-floor observation hall of the Prefectural Office. There are autographed boards and posters.

If you head south from Maebashi Park, you will reach the final spot, the Gunma Prefectural Office.
The view from the 32nd-floor observation hall is a must-see.
Let's take a break at YAMATOYA COFFEE.

Maebashi City Hall

The hours you can enter are more limited than the Prefectural Office, but there are also autographed posters right inside the building entrance here.

Bonus: Keyaki Walk Maebashi

If you walk a little east from the south exit of Maebashi Station, you will find the shopping mall 'Keyaki Walk Maebashi'.

The first unveiling event (live performance) for Maebashi Witches was held here in the event space.
It also appears in the anime, and there are autographs as well.
The premiere screening was also held at the 'United Cinemas Maebashi' multiplex located inside.

Keyaki Walk Event Space
From the 2F shopping floor

The changing city of Maebashi

Even now, the downtown area of Maebashi is changing little by little.
Before the anime aired, while it was airing, and after it finished, it is impossible to see the same scenery now, and perhaps it will be even more impossible in the future.

Even if you forget, so that you don't forget,"Maebashi Witches"If everyone who watched it visits Maebashi and remembers the scenery they saw at that time, as a true citizen... a local, I would be very happy.


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