A Scenic Spot Overlooking Gifu City! A Report on the 'SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary' Model Location Tour with the Cast (2)

The TV anime 'SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary' started airing in July 2024. The original works are 'Springtime Limited Strawberry Tart Incident' and 'Summertime Limited Tropical Parfait Incident' by Naoki Prize-winning author Honobu Yonezawa. A continuation and the concluding part of the four-part series, 'Autumn Limited Chestnut Kinton Incident' and 'Winter Limited Bonbon Chocolate Incident,' are set to air as the TV anime's second season in April 2025.

The setting of 'SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary' is modeled after Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, where characters like Jogoro Kobato and Yuki Osanai reside. This article delivers the coverage of Shuichiro Umeda, who plays Jogoro Kobato, and Hina Yomiya, who plays Yuki Osanai, as they tour the model location.

Gifu Kinkazan Ropeway Station

The ropeway station leading to the Kinkazan Observatory and Gifu Castle features panels from 'SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary.'

Kinkazan Observatory

The view from the observatory overlooking the city appears in Episode 10 and the ending credits. It is also known as a scenic spot where you can see the Chusetsu Bridge, which is prominently featured in the story, from an aerial perspective.

Inaba Shrine

In Episode 6, the scene of the summer festival at Inaba Shrine is depicted. You can feel a mystical atmosphere there. Additionally, near the shrine, a swing set where Yuki Osanai was seen eating cotton candy is also placed.

NATURAL CAFE

The shop which is the model for 'Cecilia,' known for serving the summertime limited tropical parfait that ranked first in <Osanai's Sweets Selection: Summer>. You can recreate the scene from Episodes 9 and 10 where Kobato and Osanai enjoyed tropical parfaits while talking.

AND LADY

The pastry shop modeled after 'Alice,' where Kobato and Osanai bought a strawberry tart in Episode 1. Actual strawberry tarts are sold there, and you can enjoy eating inside the cafe. By purchasing the target sweets, you can obtain a special coaster as a bonus.

Additionally, in Gifu City, until November 10th, a stamp rally is being held where you can solve puzzles while touring spots. By visiting areas connected to 'SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary,' such as Yanagase Shopping Street and Chusetsu Bridge, you can acquire an original badge. A quiz with exclusive voices of Kobato, Osanai, and Dojima is also being presented on the Tokaido Shinkansen, so if you visit Gifu after watching 'SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary,' be sure to enjoy them as well.

Let's Visit the Models of That Bridge and Pastry Shop! A Report on Visiting the Model Locations of ‘SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary’ with the Cast (1)

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