Tokyo, Tokyo

Suga Shrine Stairs

Known by fans as the stairway associated with the closing encounter imagery from Your Name.

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Suga Shrine Stairs in Tokyo

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

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.

  1. Start at Yotsuya-sanchome Station and exit toward the Sugacho side streets.
  2. Walk toward Suga Shrine, keeping the route quiet and residential rather than cutting through large roads.
  3. Stop at the lower side of the stairs first, then move upward only if foot traffic is clear.
  4. After the photo stop, continue toward Yotsuya Station or return to the subway for Shinjuku.

Scene cue

What to compare on site

Known by fans as the stairway associated with the closing encounter imagery from Your Name.

Anime imagery is referenced only as editorial context. This guide focuses on the real-world place, route, and public viewing cues.

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.

Evidence note

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.