Tokyo, Tokyo
Suga Shrine Stairs
Known by fans as the stairway associated with the closing encounter imagery from Your Name.
About this stop
Why fans visit Suga Shrine Stairs
Known by fans as the stairway associated with the closing encounter imagery from Your Name, Suga Shrine's steep approach in Yotsuya is one of Tokyo's most visited anime pilgrimage stops.
You probably remember it from the promotional images before you even saw the movie. The promotional image with Taki and Mitsuha in school uniforms is not replicated exactly in the film itself, and the buildings on the right side of the stairs differ slightly in real life — artists often exaggerate height differences for drama.
When I was here, there were a few other pilgrims: Japanese high school students and overseas visitors taking quick comparison photos before moving on to the next spot on the route. The area is residential and quiet, so keep visits brief and respectful.
Visit in the morning for softer light and fewer people. The stairs sit in a quiet residential area — keep photography brief and avoid blocking residents or worshippers heading to the shrine above.
Pair this stop with Yotsuya-sanchome Station (about 7 minutes on foot) and continue toward Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery or Shinjuku if you are building a full Your Name Tokyo day.
Suga Shrine Stairs (須賀神社 男坂) is mapped in Tokyo, Tokyo, with nearest access at Yotsuya-sanchome Station (7 min on foot). Known by fans as the stairway associated with the closing encounter imagery from Your Name. Visit in the morning for softer light and fewer people. The stairs sit in a quiet residential area, so keep photography brief and avoid blocking residents. Multiple public references identify the stairs; this guide uses a licensed real-world photo and focuses on the public place rather than reproducing anime frames. Take the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line to Yotsuya-sanchome Station, then walk through the quieter side streets toward Suga Shrine. Yotsuya Station is also usable if you prefer a longer walk with more neighborhood context. Photo approach: Use a vertical composition from the lower stair area. Avoid blocking the full stair width, and step aside whenever residents or worshippers pass. Suggested time on site: 20-35 minutes is enough for most visitors. Add extra time only if you want shrine photos or a slow neighborhood walk. Do not stage long photo sessions on the steps, and avoid loud group activity near the shrine approach.
Scene comparison
Real location vs anime scene
Visit basics
- Address
- 5 Sugacho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
- Nearest station
- Yotsuya-sanchome Station
- Walk time
- 7 minutes
- Coordinates
- 35.6852, 139.7229
- Related anime
- Your Name
- City guide
- Tokyo anime locations
On-site experience
What it feels like to visit
Suga Shrine Stairs works best as a quiet, focused stop rather than a long sightseeing block. The appeal is the exact urban composition: a narrow stairway, shrine approach, overhead wires, and a residential Tokyo slope that feels familiar to fans before they even compare frames.
The area is small, so the best experience is to arrive with a clear photo plan, take a few respectful shots, then continue toward Yotsuya or Shinjuku. Morning light usually makes the stair edges and buildings easier to read, while late afternoon can feel more cinematic but busier.
How to get there
From central Tokyo
Take the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line to Yotsuya-sanchome Station, then walk through the quieter side streets toward Suga Shrine. Yotsuya Station is also usable if you prefer a longer walk with more neighborhood context.
Use the shrine name as the final map target, then approach the stairway slowly from the lower side so the viewpoint is easier to recognize.
- Start at Yotsuya-sanchome Station and exit toward the Sugacho side streets.
- Walk toward Suga Shrine, keeping the route quiet and residential rather than cutting through large roads.
- Stop at the lower side of the stairs first, then move upward only if foot traffic is clear.
- After the photo stop, continue toward Yotsuya Station or return to the subway for Shinjuku.
Quick visit note
Visit in the morning for softer light and fewer people. The stairs sit in a quiet residential area, so keep photography brief and avoid blocking residents.
Etiquette
Do not stage long photo sessions on the steps, and avoid loud group activity near the shrine approach.
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