Jujutsu Kaisen Pilgrimage Sites Map Introduction

This introduces the pilgrimage sites map for “Jujutsu Kaisen”, Gege Akutami’s popular shonen manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 2018. Jujutsu Kaisen is modeled on many real locations, garnering reactions like “it has a lot of pilgrimage sites” and “after watching the anime, I wanted to visit the pilgrimage sites.”

So this will list and summarize places in Tokyo, Sendai and elsewhere that served as models and settings for Jujutsu Kaisen while containing spoilers.

What is Jujutsu Kaisen?

Overview of Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen is the hit manga by Gege Akutami. It carries on the world of the manga “Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School” serialized in Jump GIGA before it. Jujutsu Kaisen started serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2018, one year after Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical School ended.

As of July 2023, 23 volumes have been published, with total sales surpassing 80 million copies. It placed 1st in the 2019 “Nationwide Bookstore Employees’ Recommended Comics” poll and has garnered immense popularity, with TV anime adaptations in 2020 and 2023 and multimedia expansion.

Jujutsu Kaisen Plot Summary

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Jujutsu Kaisen centers on high school boy Yuji Itadori in Sendai. One day, Yuji picks up a cursed object, Sukuna’s finger. Sorcerer Megumi Fushiguro appears and tells Yuji to hand over the cursed object, but its seal breaks, unleashing a huge monster. To try dealing with it, Yuji swallows the finger, setting him on the path to become a jujutsu sorcerer.

List of Jujutsu Kaisen OP Holy Sites and Locations

Jujutsu Kaisen is set in Japan in 2018. The protagonist, Yuji Itadori, is from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and attends a local high school there. Many real locations appear in Jujutsu Kaisen, and spots that appear as well as models have become popular holy site pilgrimage destinations for fans.

There is demand from many wanting to “visit Jujutsu Kaisen holy sites”, with fans doing pilgrimages to not only locations that appeared, but also their models. So here is a list of popular spots that appeared and models from Jujutsu Kaisen to introduce its holy sites. First, let’s summarize the holy sites from the Jujutsu Kaisen anime OP.

OP Holy Site 1: Yamagata Prefecture

The first location for the list of Jujutsu Kaisen OP holy sites is Yamagata Prefecture. In the OP for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, the location with the big jellyfish tank where Junpei Yoshino stands is Kamo Aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture. Kamo Aquarium is famous for its jellyfish tank, also called a planetarium. It draws many visiting it as a Jujutsu Kaisen holy site, with the beautiful jellyfish tank being popular.

Details on Jujutsu Kaisen holy site Kamo Aquarium in Yamagata Prefecture:

• Name: Kamo Aquarium
• Address: 657-1 Taikubo, Imaizumi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
• Phone Number: 0235-33-3036
• Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:00)
• Closed: Open daily

OP Holy Site 2: Tokyo and Kanto Region

The second location for the list of Jujutsu Kaisen OP holy sites is Tokyo and the Kanto region. Many spots in Tokyo and Kanto appear in the OP for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1. As a result, many fans visit Tokyo for Jujutsu Kaisen holy site pilgrimages. Here is a list of holy site pilgrimage spots in Tokyo and Kanto.

List of holy sites in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 First Cour OP:

• Subaru Building Shinjuku’s eyes: Toudou Aoi’s scene
• Azabu Tunnel: Nobara Kugisaki’s scene
• Sendagaya Tunnel: Megumi Fushiguro looking down scene
• Otaguro Park: Maki Zenin scene
• Nagatacho Station: Toge Inumaki scene
• Nicolai Bergmann NOMU: Kento Nanami’s cafe scene
• Kichijoji Park Road: Mahito scene
• Tokyo Skytree: Gojo Satoru overlooking Tokyo scene
• Ueno Zoo: Panda at zoo scene

List of holy sites in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 Second Cour OP:

• Dubai Doutor Marunouchi branch: Geto eating chocolate scene
• Marunouchi Brick Square: Kento Nanami walking scene
• Chiba Prefecture Egawa Coast: Scene right after Nanami appears

OP Holy Site 3: Tokushima Prefecture

The third location for the list of Jujutsu Kaisen OP holy sites is Tokushima Prefecture. In the OP for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1, the location of the scene with Saori-chan at a station is Tsubojiri Station in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture. Tsubojiri Station is an unmanned “secret station” also popular as a Jujutsu Kaisen holy site pilgrimage spot.

Details on Jujutsu Kaisen holy site Tsubojiri Station in Tokushima Prefecture:

• Name: Tsubojiri Station
• Railway Company: Shikoku Railway Company (Tosaden Line)
• Address: Nishiyama, Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture

OP Holy Site 4: Okinawa Prefecture

The fourth location for the list of Jujutsu Kaisen OP holy sites is Okinawa Prefecture. In the OP for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, the location where Noritoshi Kamo is in front of a big water tank is Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa Prefecture. Whale sharks swim in the tank behind Noritoshi, making Churaumi Aquarium known as a holy site. Beyond a Jujutsu Kaisen holy site, Churaumi Aquarium is a popular Okinawa tourist destination.

Details on Jujutsu Kaisen holy site Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa Prefecture:

• Name: Churaumi Aquarium
• Address: 424 Ishikawa, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
• Phone Number: 0980-48-3748
• Hours: Regular period – 8:30-18:30 (Last admission 17:30)

OP Holy Site 5: Overseas

The fifth location for the list of Jujutsu Kaisen OP holy sites is overseas. The OP for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1 has a scene of Yuuta Okkotsu appearing overseas. While the specific overseas location is unconfirmed, popular theories include “Morocco or Italy?”

Other Jujutsu Kaisen Holy Sites and Location List

Other Holy Site 1: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

The first location among other Jujutsu Kaisen holy sites and settings, beyond the OP, is Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture. Unlike other holy sites, no specific spots in Sendai appeared.

However, protagonist Yuji Itadori is from Sendai and attended Sugizawa Third High School there before Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College. Additionally, in the story, Gojo Satoru visits Sendai Station and buys Sendai sweets Kikufuku made by Kikusuian at a station kiosk. As a result, Kikusuian in Sendai attracts attention as a holy site pilgrimage spot.

Details on Jujutsu Kaisen’s Sendai holy site Kikusuian:

• Shop: Kikufuku Honten
• Location: JR Sendai Station 2nd floor
• Phone: 022-222-2021
• Hours: 8:15-20:45
• Website: https://www.kikusuian.com/

Other Holy Site 2: Iwate Prefecture

The second location among other Jujutsu Kaisen holy sites and settings is Iwate Prefecture. In Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 1 Chapter 3, “Morioka Station” in Iwate Prefecture appears, also depicted in the anime. It is the location where Nobara Kugisaki first appears, earning reactions from local fans like “I’m happy Morioka Station appears as a Jujutsu Kaisen holy site.”

Other Holy Site 3: Fukuoka Prefecture

The third location among other Jujutsu Kaisen holy sites and settings is Fukuoka Prefecture. No specific spots appeared there. However, a place called a Jujutsu Kaisen holy site that attracts pilgrimaging fans is Dazaifu City.

Main Jujutsu Kaisen characters Gojo Satoru and Yuuta Okkotsu have backstories as descendants of Sugawara no Michizane. As a result, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, where Sugawara no Michizane is enshrined, is considered a Jujutsu Kaisen holy site. Additionally, Dazaifu City has a station called “Gojo Station”, attracting fans on pilgrimages due to sharing Gojo’s name.

Details on Jujutsu Kaisen’s Fukuoka holy site Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine:

• Name: Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
• Address: 4-7-1 Saifu, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
• Phone: 092-922-8225
• Access: 5 minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station

Other Holy Site 4: Gifu Prefecture

The fourth location among other Jujutsu Kaisen holy sites and settings is Gifu Prefecture. Like Fukuoka, no specific spots appeared there. However, a place called a Jujutsu Kaisen holy site is Senkoji Temple.

Jujutsu Kaisen’s protagonist Yuji Itadori swallowed one of Sukuna’s fingers. Senkoji Temple is said to have been founded by that same Sukuna, making it a popular holy site pilgrimage spot for fans.

Details on Jujutsu Kaisen’s Gifu holy site Senkoji Temple:

• Name: Hida Senkoji Temple
• Address: 1553 Shimoguni, Tanigawamachi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
• Phone: 0577-78-1021
• Access: About 20 minutes by taxi from Takayama Station

Other Holy Site 5: Kyoto City

The fifth location among other Jujutsu Kaisen holy sites and settings is Kyoto City. It is the holy site of the jujutsu terrorism “Night Parade of 100 Demons” caused by Geto, with Kyoto Tower shown in a flashback scene. The anime film depicts Nanami fighting at Kyoto Tower. Since the area around Kyoto Tower is also shown in the anime film, many fans visit Kyoto on holy site pilgrimages.

Details on Jujutsu Kaisen’s Kyoto holy site Kyoto Tower:

• Name: Kyoto Tower
• Address: 721-1 Shiokoujimachi, Shichijou-agaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyou-ku, Kyoto City
• Phone: 075-361-3215
• Observation Deck Hours: 10:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:30)
• Access: 2 minute walk from Kyoto Station

Other Holy Site 6: Tokyo

The sixth location among other Jujutsu Kaisen holy sites and settings is Tokyo. As the stage for Jujutsu Kaisen, like the anime OP holy sites, many spots serving as models appear. Here is a list of Tokyo’s holy sites.

List of Jujutsu Kaisen holy sites in Tokyo:

• Harajuku Station: Holy site of 1st years meeting up
• Takeshita Street: Holy site of Nobara arriving in Harajuku
• Harajuku Alta: Holy site of Nobara and Yuji joining up
• Ryusendo Pharmacy Shinjuku store: Holy site of Geto walking with curses
• Kichijoji Sunroad shopping street: Holy site of Junpei chasing Mahito
• Roppongi Hills: Holy site of Nobara and Yuji fantasizing about Roppongi
• Shibuya Station area: Holy site of Shibuya Incident
• BOAT RACE Tama River: Holy site of gambling scene with Toji Fushiguro
• West Exit Square in front of Seibu Shinjuku PePe: Holy site where Fumi Houjou spots Geto leaving the school
• Omoide Yokocho: Holy site where Gojo tries to defeat Geto
• Kuga Station: Holy site in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 ED
• Rikkyo School for Women: Model for strict Rinkan Academy Noritoshi Kamo attends
• Kibune Statue in Nihombashi: Holy site where Gojo walks in Season 2 ED
• South end of Nakasu Island in Arakawa River: Holy site where Gojo and Geto walk in Season 2 ED

Models for Jujutsu Kaisen’s Big Three Families

Big Three Family Model 1: Zenin Family

Having summarized Jujutsu Kaisen’s holy sites, let’s also dig deeper into the models for its Big Three Families. The Zenin Family, which Megumi Fushiguro using the Ten Shadows Technique hails from, is one. The family and ancestors modeled for the Zenin Family have not been revealed.

Zenin Family characters:

• Megumi Fushiguro
• Maki Zenin
• Toji Zenin
• Naobito Zenin
• Ogi Zenin and his wife
• Jinichi Zenin
• Ranta Zenin
• Noboru Zenin
• Chosoro Zenin

Big Three Family Model 2: Kamo Family

The Kamo Family, which wields Blood Manipulation Techniques using blood, is another of the Big Three. Their modeled family and ancestors are thought to be the Kamo Family. The Kamo Family is famous for sorcery in Japanese history, with one member Kamo no Tadayuki being the teacher of onmyoji Abe no Seimei. As the Kamo Family is said to inherit the onmyoji bloodline, they are thought to be the model.

Kamo Family characters:

• Noritoshi Kamo
• Norimitsu Kamo

Big Three Family Model 3: Gojo Family

The Gojo Family, which uses Limitless Techniques harnessing infinity, is another of the Big Three. Their modeled family and ancestor is thought to be Sugawara no Michizane. Of the three families, the Gojo Family is the only one whose ancestor is confirmed.

Gojo Family characters:

• Satoru Gojo
• Yuuta Okkotsu

List of Manga and Anime Paying Homage to Jujutsu Kaisen

Homage List 1: Bleach

After summarizing Jujutsu Kaisen’s holy sites, let’s dig deeper into manga and anime paying homage to it. First on the list of manga/anime paying homage to Jujutsu Kaisen is “Bleach”.

Bleach is the hit battle action manga by Tite Kubo serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2001-2016. Jujutsu Kaisen’s manga artist Gege Akutami has publicly stated being “a huge Bleach fan”, garnering discussion among fans about “the many homages to Bleach”.

Scenes considered potential homages:

• Yuji Itadori being gravely wounded: Ichigo Kurosaki being gravely wounded
• Mai Zenin’s line to Maki Zenin: Soifon confiding in Yoruichi
• Awasaka Nio: Resemblance to Ikkaku Madarame
• Naoya Zenin: Resemblance to Gin Ichimaru

Homage List 2: Hunter x Hunter

Second on the list of manga/anime paying homage to Jujutsu Kaisen is “Hunter x Hunter”. Hunter x Hunter is the hit battle action manga by Yoshihiro Togashi serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 1998. Gege Akutami has stated being “influenced by Hunter x Hunter”, garnering speculation about “homaging its composition and characters”.

Scenes considered potential homages:

• Mahito thinking pose: Neferpitou thinking pose
• Gojo Satoru’s “Shall I get a little violent?” line: Gon Freecss’ line
• Yuji Itadori attacking: Gon attacking Neferpitou
• Kokichi Muta’s technique explanation: Hisoka’s technique explanation
• Yuji Itadori’s angry expression: Kurapika’s angry expression
• Volume 11 cover Nanami pose: Volume 11 Kurapika cover pose
• Toge Inumaki rotating his shoulder: Phinks rotating his shoulder
• Megumi summoning rabbits with technique: Morel’s ability
• Noritoshi Kamo getting sniped: Canary getting sniped

Homage List 3: Naruto

Third on the list of manga/anime paying homage to Jujutsu Kaisen is “Naruto”. Naruto is the hit battle action manga by Masashi Kishimoto serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999-2014. Gege Akutami has stated “Naruto is one manga that influenced me.”

Scenes considered potential homages:

• Megumi summoning shikigami: Sai’s ninja art summons
• Gojo Satoru: Profile resembles Kakashi’s
• Yuji Itadori: Resembles Naruto’s Nine-Tailed Fox
• Yuji/Nobara/Megumi team: Resembles Naruto’s team composition

Homage List 4: Uzumaki

Fourth on the list of manga/anime paying homage to Jujutsu Kaisen is “Uzumaki”. Uzumaki is the horror manga by Junji Ito serialized in Big Comic Spirits from 1998-1999. In Jujutsu Kaisen, Geto uses a technique called “Uzumaki”, resembling the spirals appearing in Uzumaki, garnering attention.

Homage List 5: Vagabond

Fifth on the list of manga/anime paying homage to Jujutsu Kaisen is “Vagabond”. Vagabond is the hit action manga by Takehiko Inoue serialized in Weekly Morning from 1998-2015, currently on hiatus. In Jujutsu Kaisen, Itadori drools while facing enemies and concentrating, resembling Musashi Miyamoto doing so while focused in Vagabond. Many noted the similar composition of the scenes.

Homage List 6: Rurouni Kenshin

Sixth on the list of manga/anime paying homage to Jujutsu Kaisen is “Rurouni Kenshin”. Rurouni Kenshin is the hit action manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1994-1999. Gege Akutami has stated “Rurouni Kenshin is one manga that influenced me”.

Scenes considered potential homages:

• Yoshinobu Gakuganji: Resembles Shishio Makoto
• Gojo Satoru: Resembles Yukishiro Enishi

Homage List 7: Neon Genesis Evangelion

Seventh on the list of manga/anime paying homage to Jujutsu Kaisen is “Neon Genesis Evangelion”. The influential mecha anime by Hideaki Anno aired on TV Tokyo in 1995-1996. Scenes confirmed by the author as homages make the influence clear.

Scenes considered homages:

• Masamichi Yaga’s appearance/pose: Gendo Ikari’s appearance/pose
• Yoshinobu Gakuganji’s robot: Resembles Unit 01

Homage List 8: YuYu Hakusho

Eighth on the list of manga/anime paying homage to Jujutsu Kaisen is “YuYu Hakusho”. YuYu Hakusho is the hit battle manga by Yoshihiro Togashi serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1990-1994. While Gege Akutami did not clearly state being influenced by it, as Togashi also created “Hunter x Hunter”, influence is speculated.

Scenes considered potential homages:

• Ogi Zenin being beheaded: Shishiwakamaru beheaded by Shura
• Mahito taunting Yuji Itadori: Toguro taunting Yusuke Urameshi

Summary of Jujutsu Kaisen Holy Site Pilgrimage Map

Jujutsu Kaisen takes place in and models many real locations, garnering desire for “holy site pilgrimages” from fans. Protagonist Itadori’s hometown Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture and Tokyo with its many location models are popular, but various other spots like Okinawa and Tokushima attract attention. If this holy site list piqued your interest, try watching Jujutsu Kaisen and going on a pilgrimage yourself!

In summary:

• Jujutsu Kaisen uses real settings like Sendai, Tokyo, Kyoto
• Fans want to visit real locations shown and their models
• Popular holy sites include Itadori’s Miyagi home and Tokyo models
• Lesser-known spots like aquariums and a “secret station” also draw fans
• After seeing the diverse holy sites, consider watching and pilgrimaging

Jujutsu Kaisen’s real world settings encourage fans to embark on pilgrimages to visit the locations explored in the series. This holy site summary aimed to showcase the range of settings used.