Explore the Real-Life Locations Behind the Iconic Anime.
Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey across Sendai to visit the real-world inspirations behind JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the legendary manga and anime series by Hirohiko Araki. This guided tour takes you to key locations featured in or inspired by various JoJo story arcs.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or Sendai Station
#1 The Hotel
We're visiting the hotel that inspired the "Morioh Grand Hotel," where Jotaro Kujo stayed. In the manga, Jotaro stays in the Royal Suite, Room 324, but in real life, there’s no Room 324. The third floor is actually a banquet hall.
#2 The Park
In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4, Yoshikage Kira’s driver's license shows his address. In the anime, it’s listed as "1-128 Kōtodai, Morioh Town," which is inspired by this Park, a public park in the heart of Sendai City.
#3 The street
The address where it is said that Jōsuke Higashikata lived, is located on a street lined with a walkway surrounded by Zelkova trees. There are three sculptures displayed along the path, one of which, called "Summer Memories," is sometimes said to resemble the distinctive JoJo pose. Is there a connection? Maybe, maybe not...
#4 The long-established shoe store
This is the place where Jotaro Kujo faced off against the serial killer Yoshikage Kira in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 4. If you shop here, you’ll get a receipt addressed to Yoshikage Kira, with the note "Button Sewing Fee"—just like in the original manga! It's a perfect keepsake.
#5 The LAWSON convenience store
This Lawson store was the inspiration for “Orson,” the convenience store that appears at the entrance to the iconic “Alley Where You Can Meet the Ghost Girl” in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4.
#6 Aoba Castle Ruins
"Kōichi Hirose," a main character in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4, is an essential figure in the story. It is said that his name is derived from a geographical location. From the ruins of Aoba Castle, you can get a panoramic view of the Hirose River.
Additionally, these castle ruins were once the main stronghold of the one-eyed dragon of Tohoku, Date Masamune, a prominent figure from the Edo period.
Ending Point
Down Town area of Sendai at 1 pm
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
*Tour guide fee
*The private car fee from point 5 to point 6 (Aoba Castle)
Car type :Honda Freed
*Gasoline /toll/ parking
*Any purchase of foods, beverage, and souvenir participants has made.
*The entrance fee to the museum if applicable.
*Lunch time is not included.
*This tour combines a walking tour and a private car tour.
*From site #1 to #5, it is a walking tour, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
*From site #5 to #6, it is a private car tour.
*The private car tour fee is also included in the tour price.
If you are planning private car for more than 3 people, I can arrange a bigger car and give you a new quotaiton. Please feel free to ask me.
Hello! I'm Eiji, your local guide in Sendai.
Looking to venture beyond Tokyo and discover a different side of Japan?
Come to Sendai! Just a quick 90-minute bullet train ride from Tokyo, Sendai awaits – a vibrant government-designated city rich in unique culture and surrounded by stunning nature.
Born in Taipei and having spent my formative years in Tokyo and pursuing a master's degree in California, my international background has given me a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. After living in Malaysia with my family for seven years, we settled in Sendai in 2024. During the time in Malaysia, I traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia. These experiences have shaped my passion for travel and allow me to offer you a truly unique, traveler-focused experience.
Let me show you the hidden gems of this fantastic city!
$136/ per group