Pilgrimage Spot for Anime Fans: Visit the Real “Suzume’s Door” in Yamada, Iwate
The Door from “Suzume”
The second half of the anime film *Suzume*—which deals with the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake—features the Sanriku coastal region as a key setting.
For those who’ve seen the movie, you might recognize this spot: near a radio tower where Suzume’s childhood home once stood. The “backdoor” plays a symbolic role in the film. Search “Ano Tobira” (That Door) on Google Maps, and this location will appear!
Makoto Shinkai’s *Suzume* is a story about loss and recovery set against the backdrop of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. In the latter half of the film, Suzume retraces her past and visits a mysterious door near the Sanriku coast. That door actually exists—in a vacant lot near a radio tower in Yamada Town, Iwate Prefecture.
Among fans, it’s known as “Suzume’s Door” and is even registered on Google Maps. Overlooking a serene sea and sky, it has become a popular pilgrimage spot where visitors can feel the lingering emotions of the movie.
Search for “Suzume no Tojimari Ano Tobira” or “Suzume’s Door” on Google Maps
Public transportation access is limited, so traveling by car is recommended
Note: This area is close to private property and a disaster site. Please be respectful when visiting.