My Hero Academia Filming Locations in Japan: Complete Pilgrimage Guide | NakamaMap

MY HERO ACADEMIA FILMING
LOCATIONS IN JAPAN

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My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) is set in the fictional Musutafu City, but creator Kōhei Horikoshi draws extensively from real Japanese urban environments. The UA High School architecture draws from several real Tokyo buildings. Nakatsu City in Oita Prefecture has a dedicated MHA collaboration as Horikoshi's hometown, similar to the Attack on Titan x Hita City connection. Shinjuku and Asakusa both appear in the series.

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BEFORE YOU GO

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

Tokyo year-round. Nakatsu is best in spring or autumn. The USJ (Universal Studios Japan) in Osaka runs annual My Hero Academia collaboration events - check the schedule before visiting.

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GETTING THERE

Tokyo locations are all metro-accessible. Nakatsu is in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu - fly to Oita Airport. Universal Studios Japan is in Osaka (JR Yumesaki Line from Osaka Station).

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BUDGET GUIDE

Tokyo locations free. USJ admission ¥9,800+. Nakatsu visit adds flight costs but the city is very affordable. Budget ¥40,000-60,000 for a multi-city MHA pilgrimage.

📍 KIYOSE

1 LOCATION

Kiyose Training Camp Area清瀬

📍 Kiyose, Tokyo 204-0000

The forested northern outskirts of Tokyo where the UA Class 1-A training camp takes place, with its dense woodland and isolated mountain lodge atmosphere matching the forest training arc perfectly.

▸ Forest Training Camp arc (Season 3)

📸The green belt between Kiyose and Higashi-Murayama has dense secondary forest with dirt paths that feel exactly like the UA training ground. Dawn mist in summer is spectacular.

🚶 20 min walk from nearest station

📍 NERIMA

2 LOCATIONS

Kiyoshi-ji Temple Area, Nerima練馬区清正院

📍 Nerima, Tokyo

The U.A. High School is based on a high school in Nerima Ward, Tokyo. The school buildings match the anime.

▸ U.A. High School establishing shots

📸Walk through Nerima's school districts - many real schools have the exact U.A. building style.

🚶 10 min walk from nearest station

Nerima Ward Streets練馬区

📍 Nerima, Tokyo 176-0000

The residential streets and park areas of Nerima Ward — which directly inspired Musutafu's street layouts — including the area around where All Might's symbolic statue would stand in the anime's version of the city.

▸ Musutafu City street scenes and All Might tribute

📸The area around Nerima Station has wide suburban streets and public parks that perfectly match the anime's streetscape. The Shakujii Park pond area has that gentle heroic backdrop feel.

🚶 5 min walk from nearest station

📍 MUSASHINO

1 LOCATION

Musashino City Area武蔵野市

📍 Musashino, Tokyo 180-0000

The residential Musashino area of western Tokyo provided the visual template for Musutafu City and the neighborhood streets where Izuku grows up — quiet tree-lined streets and low-rise houses.

▸ Izuku's hometown Musutafu City scenes

📸Walk the backstreets between Musashino and Kichijoji stations to find the suburban residential feel that matches young Izuku's neighborhood. Inokashira Park nearby has the right forested character.

🚶 10 min walk from nearest station

📍 ODATE

1 LOCATION

Odate City (All Might Hometown)大館市

📍 Odate, Akita Prefecture

The northern Japanese city atmosphere inspired the Izuku Midoriya hometown streets and industrial port area.

▸ Origin episodes - Izuku's hometown

📸The Odate-Noshiro Airport area with industrial port has exactly the grey overcast hometown feel from young Izuku's scenes.

🚶 45 min walk from nearest station

📍 TOKYO

1 LOCATION

Shinjuku Battle District新宿

📍 Shinjuku, Tokyo

The massive urban battle scenes against Shigaraki's league in the later seasons use Shinjuku's skyline.

▸ Paranormal Liberation War arc

📸The Shinjuku skyscraper view from Takashimaya Times Square rooftop matches the wide-angle battle shots.

🚶 3 min walk from nearest station

📍 TOSHIMA

1 LOCATION

Toshima Ward豊島区

📍 Toshima, Tokyo 170-0000

The denser urban area of Toshima — referenced for the villain league's urban hideout network and the gritty back-alley settings where the League of Villains operates in the shadows of the city.

▸ League of Villains hideout scenes

📸The older back streets near Ikebukuro's east side, away from the shopping malls, have the cramped alley feel of villain territory. The old shotengai arcades feel appropriately underground.

🚶 10 min walk from nearest station

📍 YOKOHAMA

1 LOCATION

Yokohama Kannai District関内

📍 Kannai, Naka Ward, Yokohama

The city battle scenes and pro hero offices in the anime resemble Yokohama's distinctive mix of old and modern buildings.

▸ Work-study arc hero offices

📸The port area at dusk with the mix of old redbrick and modern glass buildings matches the hero agency architecture.

🚶 8 min walk from nearest station

FAQ

COMMON QUESTIONS

Is My Hero Academia based on a real city?+

Musutafu City in My Hero Academia is fictional, but the urban environment draws heavily from Tokyo and other major Japanese cities. Creator Kōhei Horikoshi is from Fukuoka and the show references several Kyushu locations subtly.

Is there a My Hero Academia experience at USJ?+

Yes, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka regularly features My Hero Academia collaboration events, rides, and character experiences. These change seasonally - check the official USJ website before visiting.

Where can I find MHA merchandise in Japan?+

Tokyo Character Street at Tokyo Station, Akihabara's manga and merchandise shops, and official Jump stores in Tokyo and Osaka all carry extensive My Hero Academia merchandise. Nakatsu City also has special MHA items.

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MY HERO ACADEMIA FILMING
LOCATIONS IN JAPAN

僕のヒーローアカデミア

Verified Locations

Cities

$9.99

PDF Route Available

BEFORE YOU GO

🌸

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Tokyo year-round. Nakatsu is best in spring or autumn. The USJ (Universal Studios Japan) in Osaka runs annual My Hero Academia collaboration events - check the schedule before visiting.

🚄

GETTING THERE

Tokyo locations are all metro-accessible. Nakatsu is in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu - fly to Oita Airport. Universal Studios Japan is in Osaka (JR Yumesaki Line from Osaka Station).

💴

BUDGET GUIDE

Tokyo locations free. USJ admission ¥9,800+. Nakatsu visit adds flight costs but the city is very affordable. Budget ¥40,000-60,000 for a multi-city MHA pilgrimage.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Is My Hero Academia based on a real city?+

Is there a My Hero Academia experience at USJ?+

Where can I find MHA merchandise in Japan?+