Jujutsu Kaisen, based on Gege Akutami’s manga in Weekly Shonen Jump, became one of anime’s most watched series following its 2020 adaptation by MAPPA studio. The series’ Tokyo locations are drawn from real neighbourhoods, particularly in Shibuya and Shinjuku.
Shibuya
The Shibuya Incident arc is set throughout real Shibuya locations. Shibuya Crossing — the world’s busiest pedestrian intersection — Shibuya station’s underground levels, and the surrounding commercial streets appear throughout this arc. Walking Shibuya while familiar with the series creates a powerful overlay of the fictional sorcerer battles on the real urban landscape.
Sendai
Yuji Itadori’s hometown is depicted as Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture. The city’s Tanabata Festival in August, the Jozenji Street boulevard, and the Zuihoden mausoleum are associated with the series’ Sendai scenes. Sendai makes a natural pilgrimage stop for fans visiting Tohoku Japan.
Harajuku and Meiji Shrine
The forested grounds of Meiji Shrine and the Harajuku area appear in several scenes. The ancient shrine forest provides visual contrast to the series’ urban settings and reflects the interest in sacred versus dangerous spaces.
Access
Shibuya: JR Yamanote Line or Tokyo Metro. Sendai: Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo (about 90 minutes). Meiji Shrine: JR Harajuku station on the Yamanote Line.
Best Time to Visit
Sendai’s Tanabata Festival (August 6 to 8) is Tohoku’s most spectacular traditional event. Shibuya is lively year-round — the Halloween period in late October creates an especially atmospheric visit for fans of the series.
