“Wasteful Days of High School Girls” Complete Tokyo Sacred Site Pilgrimage Guide｜Thorough Explanation of All Filming Locations in Higashimurayama and Tokorozawa
Introduction: “Wasteful Days of High School Girls” and Sacred Sites in Tokyo
“Wasteful Days of High School Girls” (commonly known as “Joshi Mudaku”) is a popular comic work by Bino that was adapted into a television anime in 2019 and a live-action drama in 2020, earning the love of many fans. The everyday comedy featuring distinctive high school girls including the protagonist Tanaka (nicknamed “Baka”), Kikuchi (nicknamed “Robo”), and Sagimiya (nicknamed “Ota”), captured the hearts of many viewers alongside the landscapes of Higashimurayama City, Tokyo and Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, where the story is set.
This article provides detailed explanations of all filming locations, primarily within Tokyo, for those planning a sacred site pilgrimage for “Wasteful Days of High School Girls.” We comprehensively deliver information necessary for a sacred site pilgrimage, including actual locations, access methods, noteworthy scenes, and event information.
Tokyo Areas That Serve as the Stage for “Wasteful Days of High School Girls”
Higashimurayama City as the Work’s Central Stage
The main stage of “Wasteful Days of High School Girls” is Higashimurayama City, Tokyo. The model locations for “Saioh Female High School” that the protagonists attend, shopping streets where their daily lives are depicted, parks, and other places actually exist, allowing visitors to experience the landscapes that appear in the anime and original work firsthand.
In 2023, Higashimurayama City was officially recognized as a sacred site for the anime “Wasteful Days of High School Girls” in the “88 Japanese Anime Sacred Sites Worth Visiting” list. The city is also actively promoting sacred site pilgrimages, creating an environment that is easy for fans to visit.
Connection with Tokorozawa City
Tokorozawa City in Saitama Prefecture, adjacent to Higashimurayama City, is also an important area related to the work. In particular, “Tokorozawa Sakura Town” serves as a broadcasting base for the anime and a hub for various events and stamp rallies, making it a must-visit spot when planning a sacred site pilgrimage.
Detailed Main Sacred Site Spot Guide
Yasaka Station (Seibu Tamagawa Line)
Basic Information
- Location: 2-chome Sakae-cho, Higashimurayama City, Tokyo
- Line: Seibu Railway Tamagawa Line
- Nearest Station: Yasaka Station
Appearances in the Work
Yasaka Station is one of the most frequently appearing sacred sites in “Wasteful Days of High School Girls.” Featured from Episode 1 “Amazing,” the station is depicted as a route used by the protagonists for their commute to school. Scenes of the three characters—Baka, Robo, and Ota—conversing on the station platform, as well as daily scenes of them walking around the station area, appear multiple times throughout the series.
Points of Interest
Yasaka Station is a single-line local station where the atmosphere depicted in the anime remains intact. The station building’s exterior, the platform structure, and the landscape around the station can all be compared with the work as you tour. The view from the station platform is particularly noteworthy, as it has been used in the anime’s opening and ending themes, making it an emotional moment for fans.
Access
From Seibu Shinjuku Line’s “Higashimurayama Station,” transfer to the Seibu Tamagawa Line and arrive in approximately 5 minutes. Access from central Tokyo is also good, making this an ideal starting point for a sacred site pilgrimage.
Higashimurayama Central Park
Basic Information
- Location: 5-4-67 Fujimi-cho, Higashimurayama City, Tokyo
- Open Hours: Always open (Service Center: 9:00-17:00)
- Admission: Free
- Management: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Tokyo Parks Association
Appearances in the Work
Higashimurayama Central Park is one of the important stages in “Wasteful Days of High School Girls.” Featured from Episode 1 onward, it is frequently depicted as a place where the protagonists gather and converse after school. Multiple spots within and around the park, including the lawn plaza, play equipment area, management office, and nearby walking paths, appear in the work.
Points of Interest
The park contains the following sacred sites:
- Lawn Plaza: Featured in scenes where the protagonists spend leisurely time. The spacious, open area allows visitors to experience the anime’s atmosphere.
- Play Equipment Area: Contains actual play equipment used in scenes where the characters play.
- Park Management Office: Buildings that appear in the work actually exist, and their exteriors can be confirmed.
- Tamagawa Cycling and Pedestrian Pathway: A walking path adjacent to the park featured in scenes where the protagonists walk.
Event Information
Higashimurayama Central Park regularly hosts events related to “Wasteful Days of High School Girls.” Past events have included:
- Higashimurayama Central Park Sacred Site Pilgrimage Stamp Rally (August 3, 2025 – August 31, 2025)
- Stamp rally booklets distributed at the Higashimurayama Central Park Service Center
- Prizes include postcards for 3 stamps and acrylic stands for 5 stamps
- Merchandise distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies run out
- Higashimurayama Sacred Site Pilgrimage Stamp Rally (November 11, 2022 – December 11, 2022)
- Large-scale stamp rally spanning Higashimurayama City and Tokorozawa City
- Author Bino participated
The latest event information can be confirmed on the Tokyo Parks Association’s official website and the Higashimurayama Central Park official page.
Access
- Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Seibu Tamagawa Line’s “Yasaka Station”
- Approximately 15 minutes on foot from the east exit of Seibu Shinjuku Line’s “Higashimurayama Station”
- Parking available (paid)
Kumegawa Central Dori Shopping Mall
Basic Information
- Location: Around Sakae-cho, Higashimurayama City, Tokyo
- Access: Directly near the north exit of Seibu Shinjuku Line’s “Kumegawa Station”
Appearances in the Work
Kumegawa Central Dori Shopping Mall appears in scenes where the protagonists shop or stop by after school. The atmosphere of the shopping street and the exteriors of shops are faithfully recreated in the work, allowing visitors to experience the work’s worldview by actually walking through it.
Points of Interest
The shopping mall is lined with local shops and features a nostalgic landscape preserving Showa-era atmosphere. The charm of exploring the sacred sites is in searching for specific shops and buildings that appear in the anime while walking. This is a valuable spot where visitors can retrace the protagonists’ daily lives.
Yasaka Shopping Mall
Basic Information
- Location: Around 1-chome Sakae-cho, Higashimurayama City, Tokyo
- Access: Around Seibu Tamagawa Line’s “Yasaka Station”
Appearances in the Work
The shopping mall surrounding Yasaka Station also appears in the work. Located along the protagonists’ school commute route, it is depicted as an everyday landscape. Despite being small-scale, the community-rooted atmosphere of the shopping mall matches the work’s worldview.
Points of Interest
Located within walking distance of Yasaka Station, it can be visited in combination with the sacred sites around the station. Signs, building layouts, and other details are faithfully depicted in the work, making it recommended to walk while comparing.
Other Sacred Sites
Kumano Shrine
A location that became the model for a shrine appearing in the work. Scenes such as the protagonists visiting for New Year’s prayers appear in the work, and the shrine’s torii gate and grounds atmosphere are faithfully recreated.
Tamagawa Cycling and Pedestrian Pathway
A walking path adjacent to Higashimurayama Central Park featured in scenes where the protagonists walk or travel by bicycle. The landscape along this verdant path is one of the places symbolizing the work’s peaceful everyday life.
Collaboration with Tokorozawa Sakura Town
What is Tokorozawa Sakura Town?
Basic Information
- Location: 3-31-3 Higashitokoro Wada, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture
- Access: Approximately 10 minutes on foot from JR Musashino Line’s “Higashitokoro Station”
- Operator: KADOKAWA Corporation
Role in Sacred Site Pilgrimage
Tokorozawa Sakura Town is a complex facility that opened in 2020 as a broadcasting base for pop culture including anime and manga. Operated by KADOKAWA, the publisher of “Wasteful Days of High School Girls,” it serves as a hub for work-related events and merchandise sales.
Stamp Rally Hub
In stamp rallies touring sacred sites in Higashimurayama City, Tokorozawa Sakura Town is often set as one of the stamp points, and visiting it in combination with the Higashimurayama area allows for a more fulfilling sacred site pilgrimage experience.
Highlights Within the Facility
- Kadokawa Musashino Museum: Anime and manga exhibitions may be held
- EJ Anime Museum: Permanent anime-related displays
- Da Vinci Store: Possibility of purchasing work-related merchandise
Recommended Sacred Site Pilgrimage Courses
Half-Day Course (Approximately 4 Hours)
9:00 Start at Seibu Shinjuku Line “Higashimurayama Station”
↓ 15 minutes on foot
9:15 Higashimurayama Central Park
- Tour sacred sites within the park (60 minutes)
- Check event information at the Service Center
↓ 5 minutes on foot
10:20 Yasaka Station
- View the station building and platform (30 minutes)
- Commemorative photos
↓ Within walking distance
11:00 Yasaka Shopping Mall
- Stroll through the shopping mall (30 minutes)
↓ Travel by train
11:45 Kumegawa Station & Kumegawa Central Dori Shopping Mall
- Stroll through the shopping mall (45 minutes)
- Lunch
↓ On foot
13:00 Other Nearby Spots
- Kumano Shrine, etc. (30 minutes)
13:30 Finish
Full-Day Course (Approximately 8 Hours)
A plan that adds a visit to Tokorozawa Sakura Town in the afternoon to the half-day course.
14:00 Travel from Higashimurayama Station by train
↓ Via Seibu Shinjuku Line and JR Musashino Line
15:00 Tokorozawa Sakura Town
- Facility tour (120 minutes)
- Merchandise purchasing
- Café rest
17:00 Finish from Higashitokoro Station
Tips for Efficient Pilgrimage
- Weekday visits recommended: Weekends may be crowded, so visiting on weekdays allows for more leisurely touring.
- Aim for event periods: During stamp rally periods, there are opportunities to obtain limited-edition merchandise.
- Use public transportation: Since parking is limited, train travel is convenient.
- Preview the work in advance: Rewatching the anime or original work before visiting allows for deeper enjoyment.
- Prepare comparison images: Saving anime screenshots on your smartphone makes on-site comparisons easier.
Stamp Rally and Event Information
Previously Held Events
2025 Higashimurayama Central Park Sacred Site Pilgrimage Stamp Rally
- Period: August 3, 2025 (Sunday) – August 31, 2025 (Sunday)
- Location: Higashimurayama Central Park
- Prizes: Postcards for 3 stamps, acrylic stands for 5 stamps
- Distribution: Higashimurayama Central Park Service Center
2022 Higashimurayama Sacred Site Pilgrimage Stamp Rally
- Period: November 11, 2022 (Friday) – December 11, 2022 (Sunday)
- Location: Yasaka Station, Kumegawa Central Dori Shopping Mall, Yasaka Shopping Mall, Higashimurayama Central Park, Tokorozawa Sakura Town
- Prizes: Original merchandise (first-come, first-served)
- Special Note: Author Bino also participated
How to Check Latest Event Information
The latest event information can be confirmed on the following official websites:
- Tokyo Parks Association Official Website
- Higashimurayama Central Park event information page
- Tokorozawa Sakura Town Official Website
- Event information page
- Higashimurayama City Official Website
- Sightseeing and event information
- KADOKAWA Group Portal Website
- Products and services topics
- Official SNS
- Latest information distributed on Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Points for Obtaining Merchandise
Limited merchandise during stamp rally periods is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and ends when supplies are exhausted. Please note the following:
- Early visits are recommended as events can be crowded immediately after opening
- Popular merchandise may be fully distributed early
- Confirm distribution locations and times in advance
- Plan a route that efficiently covers multiple stamp points
Preparation and Etiquette for Sacred Site Pilgrimage
Packing Checklist
Essential Items
- Smartphone (map app, camera function)
- Transportation IC card
- Beverages
- Work image data (for comparison)
Convenient Items to Have
- Mobile battery
- Notebook and pen (for recording impressions)
- Hat and sunscreen (summer)
- Folding umbrella
- Eco-bag (for merchandise purchase)
Sacred Site Pilgrimage Etiquette
Consideration for Residents
- Do not enter private property: Even if locations appear in the work, do not enter private property or prohibited areas.
- Be mindful of noise: Avoid loud conversations or shouting in residential areas.
- Take trash with you: Do not leave garbage in parks or shopping streets; take everything with you.
- Follow traffic rules: Be careful not to run into the road while absorbed in photography.
Photography Precautions
- Photograph in places that don’t inconvenience others: In parks and stations where many people visit, be considerate not to obstruct passage.
- Be considerate of shops when photographing in shopping streets: When shops appear in the shot, it is preferable to request permission if possible.
- Check surroundings before using tripods: Avoid using tripods during crowded times or in narrow spaces.
Contributing to the Local Economy
During a sacred site pilgrimage, you can contribute to the local economy by shopping at local shops or dining at restaurants. Higashimurayama City’s shopping streets have many attractive shops, and enjoying local cuisine is one of the pleasures of a sacred site pilgrimage.
Detailed Access Information
Access to Higashimurayama Area
Access by Train
From central Tokyo to Higashimurayama Station
- From Shinjuku Station: Approximately 30 minutes on the Seibu Shinjuku Line (express)
- From Ikebukuro Station: Approximately 40 minutes via Takadanobaba Station transfer on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line to the Seibu Shinjuku Line
- From Tokyo Station: Approximately 50 minutes via Takadanobaba Station transfer on the JR Chuo Line to the Seibu Shinjuku Line
Access to Yasaka Station
- From Higashimurayama Station: Approximately 5 minutes on the Seibu Tamagawa Line
- From Seibu Yuen Ground Station: Approximately 10 minutes on the Seibu Tamagawa Line
Access by Car
Higashimurayama Central Park has a paid parking lot, but with limited spaces, public transportation is recommended.
- Approximately 20 minutes from the Showa IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway
- Approximately 25 minutes from the Kunitachi Fuchu IC on the Chuo Expressway
Access to Tokorozawa Sakura Town
Access by Train
- Approximately 10 minutes on foot from JR Musashino Line’s “Higashitokoro Station”
- Approximately 15 minutes by bus from the Seibu Ikebukuro Line’s “Tokorozawa Station”
Travel from Higashimurayama Area
- From Higashimurayama Station: Approximately 40 minutes via Tokorozawa Station transfer on the Seibu Shinjuku Line to the JR Musashino Line
Surrounding Sightseeing Spots
Tamagawa Lake (Murayama Reservoir)
Located near Higashimurayama Central Park, Tamagawa Lake is known for its beautiful scenery. Visitors can stroll along the lakeside or enjoy cycling. Combining a sacred site pilgrimage with enjoying nature is also recommended.
Hakuni Mountain Greenery
Hakuni Mountain Greenery, said to be one of the models for the movie “My Neighbor Totoro,” is also located in Higashimurayama City. With nature-rich walking paths, it’s ideal for refreshment.
Higashimurayama City Specialty Foods
Black Okonomiyaki
Known as a local specialty of Higashimurayama City, black okonomiyaki is a pitch-black savory pancake made with squid ink. Offered at multiple locations in the city, it’s worth trying during a sacred site pilgrimage.
Locations Associated with Keiji Shimura
Higashimurayama City is also known as the birthplace of Keiji Shimura, and the city contains spots related to him.
Enjoying the Work More Deeply
Watching the Anime Version
It is strongly recommended to watch the 2019 broadcast anime version of “Wasteful Days of High School Girls” before the sacred site pilgrimage. With 12 episodes of approximately 24 minutes each, it’s easy to watch. Check if it’s available on video distribution services.
Purchasing the Original Comic
The original comic has over 10 volumes in print, with many episodes not adapted into anime. Reading the original while at the sacred site during pilgrimage is one way to enjoy it.
Live-Action Drama Version
The live-action drama version broadcast in 2020 starred Yui Okada, Yuri Tsunematsu, and Yurika Nakamura. Since the live-action version was also filmed at the same sacred sites, it can be enjoyed from a different perspective than the anime version.
Sacred Site Pilgrimage Guidebooks
While guidebooks specifically for “Wasteful Days of High School Girls” sacred site pilgrimages have not been released at this time, general anime sacred site pilgrimage guidebooks contain effective pilgrimage methods and photography techniques that are useful references.
Significance of Sacred Site Designation and Future Prospects
“88 Japanese Anime Sacred Sites Worth Visiting” Designation
Higashimurayama City was officially recognized as a sacred site for the anime “Wasteful Days of High School Girls” in the 2023 edition of “88 Japanese Anime Sacred Sites Worth Visiting.” This designation is made by the Anime Tourism Association based on votes from anime fans nationwide.
The designation is expected to increase Higashimurayama City’s recognition and promote tourism, with the city actively engaged in PR activities as a sacred site.
Cooperation with Communities
Multiple organizations—Higashimurayama City, local shopping associations, the Tokyo Parks Association, and KADOKAWA—cooperate to promote sacred site pilgrimages. This cooperation system realizes regular event hosting and maintenance of sacred sites, creating an environment that is easy for fans to visit.
Future Event Developments
Following the success of past stamp rallies, there is a high likelihood of regular events in the future. Events are often planned to coincide with new releases and commemorative dates, so regularly checking official information is recommended.
Methods for Recording Sacred Site Pilgrimages
Sharing on SNS
When sharing your sacred site pilgrimage on SNS, using the following hashtags makes it easier to connect with other fans:
- #女子高生の無駄づかい
- #女子無駄
- #聖地巡礼
- #東村山市
- #東村山中央公園
- #アニメ聖地
Creating a Pilgrimage Notebook
Recording visited locations, photographed images, impressions, and other details in a notebook adds to the enjoyment of reviewing later. Whether digital or analog, keep records in a method that suits you.
Taking Comparison Photos
Photographing the same angles as anime scenes and creating comparison images is a classic sacred site pilgrimage activity. Using smartphone apps allows for easy on-site comparison image creation.
Conclusion: The Charm of “Wasteful Days of High School Girls” Sacred Site Pilgrimage
The sacred site pilgrimage for “Wasteful Days of High School Girls” is a precious opportunity to experience the work’s worldview firsthand. Sacred sites centered on Higashimurayama City, Tokyo, have excellent access from central Tokyo, allowing you to visit major spots in half a day to a full day.
The sacred sites appearing in the work, including Higashimurayama Central Park, Yasaka Station, and shopping streets, actually exist, with anime landscapes faithfully recreated. Regular stamp rallies and events offer opportunities to obtain limited-edition merchandise.
Through a sacred site pilgrimage, you can retrace Baka, Robo, and Ota’s daily lives and deepen your understanding of the work. Enjoy a fulfilling sacred site pilgrimage while remembering to be considerate of residents and follow proper etiquette.
Check the latest event information on the Tokyo Parks Association and Tokorozawa Sakura Town official websites and plan your visit accordingly. Create unforgettable memories at Higashimurayama, the sacred site of “Wasteful Days of High School Girls.”
