Haikyu!! Pilgrimage Map: Karasuno Inspirations, Sendai & Tokyo
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Haikyu!! Pilgrimage Map: Karasuno Inspirations, Sendai & Tokyo
Here's a curated map of real-life spots from Haikyu!! In the author's hometown of Karumai, Iwate Prefecture, you'll find the school building that inspired Karasuno High, as well as the real shops behind Sakanoshita Store and Shimada Mart. Over in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, there are four special monuments honoring the characters as Sendai Tourism Ambassadors. Finally, head to the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the iconic venue for the Spring Tournament. Since the schools and shops are part of locals' everyday lives, please be quiet and respectful when viewing them from the outside.
2026.10.11
·Total ~601km
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Iwate Prefectural Karumai High School
The real-life model for Karasuno High! This is the alma mater of creator Haruichi Furudate, who played on the volleyball team here during high school. It's an active school with classes in session, so please don't enter the grounds—just admire it respectfully from the outside.
〒028-6302 岩手県九戸郡軽米町軽米第９地割３４−１
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Kaneda Shoten
The inspiration for Sakanoshita Store, where Coach Ukai watched the counter. It's located right near Karumai High School. It's still an open, active local shop, so be sure to buy a snack or drink if you stop by!
〒028-6302 岩手県九戸郡軽米町軽米第９地割３４−７
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Tatesaka Denki Shokai
The model for the electronics shop from Episode 1, where Hinata first watched the "Little Giant" on a storefront TV. This is the very spot where Hinata's volleyball journey began.
〒028-6302 岩手県九戸郡軽米町軽米第８地割８１−３
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Takesawa Store
The inspiration for Shimada Mart, run by Karasuno alumnus Makoto Shimada. In the series, this is where Tadashi Yamaguchi learns how to do the jump float serve.
〒028-6302 岩手県九戸郡軽米町軽米第８地割１２
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Karumai Town Gymnasium
The model for the gym where Hinata and Kageyama faced off against each other for the first time in junior high. Look for the distinctive outdoor staircase.
〒028-6302 岩手県九戸郡軽米町軽米第６地割３４−１
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Yukiyagawa Riverbank
Believed to be the visual inspiration for the riverbank where Kenma Kozume and Tetsuro Kuroo played volleyball as kids. Even though the story is set in Tokyo at that moment, the scene was modeled after the Yukiyagawa River flowing through Karumai.
岩手県九戸郡軽米町 雪谷川
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Samurai no Yu Obonai
The model for Kakesu-so, the inn where Karasuno stays during their Tokyo training camp. Located in the Kindaichi Onsen area of Ninohe City, it's a cozy hot spring facility that also welcomes day-trippers.
〒028-5711 岩手県二戸市金田一湯田４３−５
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Sendai Station
The Shinkansen station Karasuno uses whenever they head down to Tokyo. It makes the perfect starting point for touring the spots around Sendai!
〒980-0021 宮城県仙台市青葉区中央１丁目１−１
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Tomizawa Park
Home to the Sendai Tourism Ambassador monument featuring Shoyo Hinata and Tobio Kageyama. It was relocated here during renovations at the nearby Sendai City Gymnasium.
〒982-0032 宮城県仙台市太白区富沢１丁目２−２
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Sendai City Gymnasium (Kamei Arena Sendai)
The iconic arena where so many thrilling tournament matches take place. The Hinata and Kageyama monument was originally installed near the south entrance here.
〒982-0012 宮城県仙台市太白区長町南４丁目２０−３０
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Motoyama Seisakusho Aoba Arena
Also known as Aoba Gymnasium, this facility features the Sendai Tourism Ambassador monument for Toru Oikawa and Hajime Iwaizumi.
〒981-0912 宮城県仙台市青葉区堤町１丁目１−５
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Sendai City Museum
Located near the base of the Sendai Castle ruins, this museum hosts the Sendai Tourism Ambassador monument featuring Kei Tsukishima and Tadashi Yamaguchi.
〒980-0862 宮城県仙台市青葉区川内２６
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Akiu Sato Center
The visitor hub for the Akiu Onsen hot spring area. It features the Sendai Tourism Ambassador monument dedicated to Takanobu Aone and Kenji Futakuchi (unveiled August 10, 2026).
〒982-0241 宮城県仙台市太白区秋保町湯元寺田原４０−７
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Tohoku High School
Widely considered the inspiration for Shiratorizawa Academy. Since it's a private school, please stick to viewing the exterior from the public sidewalk.
〒981-0905 宮城県仙台市青葉区小松島４丁目３−１
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Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
The legendary real-life arena where the Spring High National Volleyball Championship is held in the series. It's located right outside Sendagaya Station.
〒151-0051 東京都渋谷区千駄ケ谷１丁目１７−１