Pilgrimage to the Sacred Sites of the “Rascal Does Not Dream” Series: The Park Where He Kicked a High School Girl’s Butt, the Place He Met the Bunny Girl Senpai, and More

The anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus,” based on the popular novel series “Rascal Does Not Dream” by Hajime Kamoshida, which has surpassed a total of three million copies in circulation, aired in the summer of 2025.

Beginning with the first anime installment, “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai,” followed by three theatrical films—“Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl,” “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out,” and “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid”—the high school arc unfolds with the Fujisawa and Shonan areas serving as the main settings of the story.

In this article, we’ll present a collection of scenery from the real-life locations that served as the inspiration for the “Rascal Does Not Dream” anime series, commonly known as “sacred sites” for fans. Please note that some spots introduced here may not have been officially acknowledged as models by the production, but are instead believed to be the inspiration based on their appearance.

Fujisawa City Central Library

This is the stage of the iconic scene from the first episode (Part A) of “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai,” where Mai Sakurajima appears in her bunny girl outfit.

Fujisawa Station

This is the nearest station for protagonists like Sakuta Azusagawa. Not only does it appear as the background in a cut featuring Mai during the opening of “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai,” but it also serves as an important location throughout the story.

Denny’s Fujisawa North Exit

This location served as the model for “Benny’s,” the part-time workplace of Sakuta and Tomoe Koga. It appears frequently in the story, especially during dining scenes.

Goshogatani Park

This park was the model for the scene in the second episode of “Bunny Girl Senpai,” where Sakuta and Tomoe kick each other’s buttocks.

Shichirigahama Station

The closest station to the high school attended by Sakuta, Mai, and others. This station is on the Enoshima Electric Railway connecting Fujisawa and Kamakura.

Shichirigahama Beach

A popular sightseeing spot located right by Shichirigahama Station. It is depicted impressively at key moments in the story, such as in the opening scene of “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid.”

Hon-Kugenuma Station

The station closest to Sakuta’s classmate, Rio Futaba. It is an Odakyu Enoshima Line station, one stop away from Fujisawa.

Enoshima Aquarium

This location served as the model for the date spot where Sakuta and Tomoe went. Mai also visits here in episode one of “Bunny Girl Senpai.”

Katase-Enoshima Station

After spending an all-nighter on the beach, Sakuta, Rio, and others part ways here in the morning at this Odakyu Enoshima Line station.

Enoshima Benten Bridge and Enoshima Island

In episode six of “Bunny Girl Senpai,” Sakuta and Tomoe go on a date at Enoshima Island. The Enoshima Benten Bridge also appears in “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl.”

Terrace Mall Shonan

A shopping mall directly connected to Tsujido Station, it features a model for the outdoor stage where Sweet Bullet performed a live show in “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out.”

Yokohama City University Kanazawa Hakkei Campus / Kanazawa Hakkei Station

This campus serves as the model for the university Sakuta attends in “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus” after he becomes a university student. The nearest station is Kanazawa Hakkei.

Besides those introduced in this article, there are many other spots to explore. Why not deepen your enjoyment of the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series by visiting these sacred sites and experiencing the scenery of Fujisawa, Shonan, and Yokohama firsthand?

When taking photos, please make sure to confirm whether photography is permitted and be considerate so as not to cause inconvenience to those around you.

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