20161105-20161113 Japan : Location Hunt - flying witch ふらいんぐうぃっち


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flying witch ふらいんぐうぃっち

flying witch ふらいんぐうぃっち is a 12 episode TV anime series aired between Apr 2016 and Jun 2016. The anime is based on the manga written by Ishizuka Chihiro 石塚千尋.
The main characters are Matoko 真琴, Chito チト, Kei 圭, Chinatsu 千夏, Akane 茜, Kenii ケニー, and Nao 那央.
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Hirosaki station 弘前駅 & surrounding area

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP01] Scene showing the train stopping at the platform of Hirosaki station 弘前駅 [EP01] Scene showing the train tracks in Hirosaki station 弘前駅 [EP01] Scene showing the LED display on train arriving/leaving the station
[EP01] Matoko 真琴 going through the exit gates at Hirosaki station 弘前駅 [EP01] Matoko 真琴 passing the circular direction board in the Hirosaki station 弘前駅. The big apple under the circular board in the anime is being relocated somewhere else in the station [EP01] The big apple which was under the circular direction board in the anime
[EP01] Matoko 真琴 exiting the station building [EP01] Scene showing the bus stops outside the Hirosaki station 弘前駅 [EP01] Matoko 真琴 getting on the bus
[EP01] Scene showing the station building of Hirosaki station 弘前駅 [EP01] Scene showing the station building of Hirosaki station 弘前駅 Found the flying witch ふらいんぐうぃっち wrapping bus in front of the station building
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Kamisukisawa 紙漉沢

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[OP] Matoko 真琴 flying on her broom across the bridge [OP] Nao 那央, Harbinger of Spring 春の運び屋, Chinatsu 千夏, and Akane 茜 clapping their hands in front of the bridge [EP01] Matoko 真琴 and Chinatsu 千夏 walking across the bridge
[EP01] Scene showing the view of the river from the bridge [EP01] Chinatsu 千夏 and Matoko 真琴 walking across the bridge [EP05] Nao 那央 walking down the road
[EP05] Nao 那央 found Matoko 真琴 and Chito チト in a nearby pavilion [EP05] Matoko 真琴 sitting on the bench watching Chito チト played in the pavilion [EP05] Nao 那央 joined Matoko 真琴 on the bench in the pavilion
Red leaves [EP05] Scene showing Chito チト, Matoko 真琴, and Nao 那央 in the pavilion [EP05] Scene showing the river
   
[EP07] Scene showing Nao 那央 walking along the river bank    
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Yuguchi/Shimo-Yuguchi 湯口/下湯口

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP05] Scene showing the nameplate of the bridge [EP05] Chito チト and Makoto 真琴 resting at the east end of the bridge [EP05] Makoto 真琴 resting at the east end of the bridge
[EP06] Chinatsu 千夏 and Makoto 真琴 walking to the convenient store [EP06] Makoto 真琴 and Chinatsu 千夏 talking outside the convenient store [EP06] Chinatsu 千夏 talking outside the convenient store
The convenient store [EP06] Chinatsu 千夏 walking uphill after leaving the convenient store [EP06] Makoto 真琴 and Chinatsu 千夏 walking uphill after leaving the convenient store
[OP/EP05] Chinatsu 千夏 leading the gang walking across the Torii 鳥居 of the local Shinmeiguu 神明宮 / Chito チト and Makoto 真琴 walking pass the Torii 鳥居 [EP03] Scene showing a stone statue in the local Shinmeiguu 神明宮 [EP03] Scene showing the local Shinmeiguu 神明宮
The local Shinmeiguu 神明宮 [EP03] Makoto 真琴, Chito チト, and Chinatsu 千夏 watching Akane 茜 and Kenii ケニー using magic to summon crows [EP03] Makoto 真琴, Chito チト, and Chinatsu 千夏 watching Akane 茜 and Kenii ケニー using magic to summon crows
[EP03] Chito チト, Chinatsu 千夏, Akane 茜, and Kenii ケニー watching Makoto 真琴 using magic to summon crows [EP03] A crow stopping on the head of Makoto 真琴 [EP03] A crow stopping on the head of Makoto 真琴
[EP03] Makoto 真琴, Chito チト, and Chinatsu 千夏 watching Akane 茜 and Kenii ケニー disappearing in a magic circle [EP03] Makoto 真琴, Chito チト, and Chinatsu 千夏 watching Akane 茜 and Kenii ケニー disappearing in a magic circle [EP05] Chito チト having a walk in the area
[EP05] Chito チト having a walk in the area [EP05] Chinatsu 千夏 shadowing Chito チト [EP05] Scene showing the traffic mirrors
[EP05] Chito チト having a walk in the area [EP05] Chinatsu 千夏 shadowing Chito チト [EP05] Chito チト having a walk in the area
[EP05] Makoto 真琴 followed Chito チト walking the same trail again [EP05] Makoto 真琴 followed Chito チト walking the same trail again [EP05] Makoto 真琴 followed Chito チト running away after the dog unchained itself
 
[EP05] Scene showing a building near the local Shinmeiguu 神明宮 [EP02/07] Nao 那央 left the gang at the road junction  
[OP] Scene showing Makoto 真琴 trying to find directions while holding a map [OP] Nao 那央, Harbinger of Spring 春の運び屋, Chinatsu 千夏, and Akane 茜 clapping their hands in front of wall near the bus stop [EP01] The bus Makoto 真琴 and Chito チト rode arriving at the bus stop
[EP01] The bus Makoto 真琴 and Chito チト rode arriving at the bus stop [EP01] The bus Makoto 真琴 and Chito チト rode arriving at the bus stop [EP01] Makoto 真琴 and Chito チト got off the bus
[EP01] Makoto 真琴 and Chito チト walked towards a pile of snow near the bus stop [EP01] Makoto 真琴 and Chito チト walked towards a pile of snow near the bus stop [EP01] Kei 圭 found Makoto 真琴 and Chito チト at a pile of snow near the bus stop
[EP01] Kei 圭 found Makoto 真琴 and Chito チト at a pile of snow near the bus stop [EP02] Scene showing the bus stop [EP02] Makoto 真琴 got lost and wondering which way she should go
[EP02] Makoto 真琴 got lost and wondering which way she should go [EP02] Makoto 真琴 got lost and wondering which way she should go [EP02] Makoto 真琴 got lost and wondering which way she should go
[EP05] Chinatsu 千夏 tried to find Chito チト but bumped into a neighbour [EP05] Chinatsu 千夏 tried to find Chito チト but bumped into a neighbour [EP05] Scene showing the observation tower of the local fire house
[EP05] Chinatsu 千夏 running pass the observation tower of the local fire house Bus stop featuring Makoto 真琴 and Chinatsu 千夏 [EP05] Chinatsu 千夏 running away
[EP05] Scene showing the road near the bus stop [EP05] Nao 那央, Makoto 真琴, and Chito チト walking down the road [EP05] Scene showing the roof top of a traditional house where Nao 那央 delivered the liqueur
   
[EP05] Makoto 真琴 followed Chito チト walking down the road    
[EP02] Makoto 真琴, Kei 圭, and Nao 那央 walking home after school [EP02] Kei 圭 found something edible at the road side with Makoto 真琴 and Nao 那央 standing beside him [EP02] Kei 圭 found something edible at the road side with Makoto 真琴 and Nao 那央 standing beside him
[EP02] Kei 圭 found something edible at the road side with Makoto 真琴 and Nao 那央 standing beside him [EP02] Kei 圭 found something edible at the road side with Makoto 真琴 and Nao 那央 standing beside him [EP02] Scene showing a pet dog urinating at the lamppost near the place where Kei 圭 found something edible
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Akudo 悪戸

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP11] Akane 茜 with Chinatsu 千夏 in toll, and Makoto 真琴 landed their brooms at the side of the highway [EP11] Akane 茜, Chinatsu 千夏, and Makoto 真琴 trying to find the flying whale [EP11] Akane 茜 and Makoto 真琴 parked their brooms on the rail at the side of the highway
   
[EP11] Chinatsu 千夏, Akane 茜, and Makoto 真琴 trying to find the flying whale    
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Hirosaki Apple Park 弘前市りんご公園 and surrounding area

Hirosaki Apple Park 弘前市りんご公園 is a park to promote the local apple farming industry.

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP01] Scene showing the bus passing the fields with Iwakisan 岩木山 in the background [EP02/07] Scene showing the Iwakisan 岩木山 Bus stop at the park featuring Kenii ケニー and Akane 茜
[EP02] Scene showing a direction board at the observation point on top of a small hill in the park [EP02] Scene showing the observation point on top of a small hill in the park Bus stop near the park featuring Makoto 真琴 and Chito チト
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Komagoshi 駒越

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
   
[EP01] Scene showing the bus turning around the corner    
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Taishou Roman Kissashitsu 大正浪漫喫茶室

Taishou Roman Kissashitsu 大正浪漫喫茶室 is located inside Fujita Kinen Teien 藤田記念庭園, a private garden own by politician Fujita Kenichi 藤田謙一 (1873-1946), just south west of Hirosaki Park 弘前公園.
The gardens have a total area of 21,800 square meter, and is divided into a western garden and a Japanese garden. The gardens are opened to public (required a fee).
Taishou Roman Kissashitsu 大正浪漫喫茶室 is located inside an old western building inside the non-paid area.

Due to operational constraints, the outdoor photos and indoor photos were taken on 2 different days. It was snowing heavily on the indoor day.

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP07/08] Makoto 真琴, Chinatsu 千夏, and Kei 圭 visited Coffee Shop Concrucio 喫茶 コンクルシオ / Anzu 杏子 returned to the coffee shop [EP07] Makoto 真琴, Chinatsu 千夏, and Kei 圭 went inside the building [EP08] Anzu 杏子 went inside the building
[EP07/08] Makoto 真琴, Chinatsu 千夏, and Kei 圭 went into the room hosting the coffee shop / Anzu 杏子 went into the room [EP07/08] Scenes showing the inside of the coffee shop [EP08] Anzu 杏子 found Makoto 真琴, Chinatsu 千夏, and Kei 圭 sitting in the terrace area
[OP] Anzu's 杏子 mother, Anzu 杏子, and Hina ひな the ghost standing in the terrace area [EP08] Makoto 真琴, Chinatsu 千夏, and Kei 圭 sitting at the middle table in the terrace area [EP07] Makoto 真琴 making some runes on the floor to reveal Hina ひな the ghost
 
[EP08] Anzu 杏子 serving the guest Yoru no Tobari 夜の帳 at the end table [EP07] Chinatsu 千夏 and Kei 圭 looked on as Makoto 真琴 went to make a phone call near the end table  
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Hirosaki Park 弘前公園

Hirosaki Park 弘前公園 is a large park in the city containing the Hirosaki Castle 弘前城.
The main castle Tenshu 天守 is being relocated 223 meters back in summer of 2015 for repairing the castle stone wall underneath the castle. It will be relocated back in the coming years once the repair works completed.
Hirosaki Park 弘前公園 is also famous for its Sakura blossom and red leaves, especially when the Sakura petals are falling, the moat is fully filled with pink petals to become a "Sakura River".

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
Bus stop featuring Chito チト and Anzu 杏子 Bus stop featuring Chito チト and Anzu 杏子 flying witch ふらいんぐうぃっち wrapping bus
flying witch ふらいんぐうぃっち wrapping bus [EP12] Makoto 真琴 flying pass the Oudemon 追手門 of the park [EP04] Kei 圭, Makoto 真琴, and Chinatsu 千夏 walking pass the south moat
[EP04] Kei 圭, Makoto 真琴, and Chinatsu 千夏 walking pass the south moat [EP04] Kei 圭, Makoto 真琴, and Chinatsu 千夏 walking into the park via Oudemon 追手門 [EP02] Scene showing a pond in the park
[EP02] Scene showing the castle Tenshu 天守 [EP04] Scene showing the bridge leading to the castle Tenshu 天守. Unfortunately this was from the opposite angle as part of the moat area was barred from access due to maintenance work [EP04] Makoto 真琴, Chinatsu 千夏, and Kei 圭 asked for help from an elderly person to take photos
[EP04] Makoto 真琴, Chinatsu 千夏, and Kei 圭 asked for help from an elderly person to take photos [EP02] Scene showing the Shunyoubashi 春陽橋 [EP04/12] Inukai 犬養 manning her road side fortune telling stall
 
[EP04] Makoto 真琴, Inukai 犬養, Chinatsu 千夏 sitting on the bench with Kei 圭 kneeling behind [EP04] Inukai 犬養 looking at the moat  
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Ishibake Juutaku 石場家住宅

Ishibake Juutaku 石場家住宅 is located just north of the Hirosaki Park 弘前公園 and is an historic building being preserved. It was appointed as National Important Cultural Properties in 1973.

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP01] Kei 圭 visiting Nao's 那央 family house / liqueur store [EP01] Kei 圭 talking with Nao 那央 outside her family house / liqueur store [EP01] Makoto 真琴 and Chinatsu 千夏 flied to Nao 那央 house
[EP01] Chinatsu 千夏 excitedly described her flying experience to Kei 圭 [EP01] Makoto 真琴, Chinatsu 千夏, Kei 圭 talking with Nao 那央 outside her family house / liqueur store [EP02] Scene showing the Nao 那央 house
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Hinokuchi 樋の口

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP01] Scene showing the shopping mall Makoto 真琴 and Chinatsu 千夏 were going [EP01] Chinatsu 千夏 and Makoto 真琴 walked inside the mall [EP01] Chinatsu 千夏 ran towards her favorite donut shop
[EP01] Makoto 真琴 and Chinatsu 千夏 deciding on which donuts to buy [EP01] Chinatsu 千夏 and Makoto 真琴 walked outside the mall to look for brooms [EP01] Makoto 真琴 and Chinatsu 千夏 checking the brooms
[EP01] Scene showing the price tags of the brooms [EP01] Makoto 真琴 tested flying the broom with Chinatsu 千夏 looking surprised [EP01] Makoto 真琴 tested flying the broom with Chinatsu 千夏 looking surprised. In the anime there were no car blocking the view
 
[EP01] Makoto 真琴 tested flying the broom with Chinatsu 千夏 looking surprised [EP01] Chinatsu 千夏 looking surprised  
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Yoshii Brewing Warehouse 吉井酒造倉庫

Yoshii Brewing Warehouse 吉井酒造倉庫 is a red brick historic brewing warehouse in the city. Nara Yoshitomo 奈良美智, famous local painter and sculptor, has her work "AtoZ Memorial Dog" sculpture placed here.

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP12] Scene showing the warehouse [EP12] Matoko 真琴 and Chito チト landing their broom at the warehouse [EP12] Matoko 真琴 and Chito チト walking west from the warehouse towards the bridge
[EP12] Matoko 真琴 and Chito チト stopped at the middle of the bridge [EP12] Matoko 真琴 read the map to try to find the sewing shop she wanted to go [EP12] Nao 那央 riding her bicycle pass the warehouse
[EP12] Nao 那央 found Matoko 真琴 and Chito チト stopped in the middle of the bridge [EP12] Nao 那央 greeted Matoko 真琴 and Chito チト in the middle of the bridge [EP12] Matoko 真琴 greeted Nao 那央
[EP12] Matoko 真琴 and Nao 那央 talking in the middle of the bridge [EP12] Nao 那央 rode her bicycle north after crossing the bridge [EP12] Matoko 真琴 called out to Nao 那央 and then chased after her
   
[EP12] Matoko 真琴 asked Nao 那央 for the direction to the sewing shop she wanted to go    
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Yasaka Jinja 八坂神社

Yasaka Jinja 八坂神社 is a small Jinja located in the city.

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
   
[EP02] The Harbinger of Spring 春の運び屋 walked pass the road junction at the bottom of the staircase    
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Hyakkoku-machi 百石町

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
   
[EP12] Matoko 真琴 and Chito チト arrived at the sewing shop    
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Hirosaki Gakuin Seiai Chuugaku Koutou Gakkou 弘前学院聖愛中学高等学校

The nearest train station is Seiaichuukoumae Station 聖愛中高前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP01/10] Scene showing the front entrance of the school Matoko 真琴 and gang attended [EP01] Nao 那央 and Matoko 真琴 standing at the school front entrance [EP01] Nao 那央 and Matoko 真琴 watching Kei 圭 leaving the school
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : flying witch Wrapping Train

The nearest train station is Seiaichuukoumae Station 聖愛中高前駅, and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
The train approaching Seiaichuukoumae Station 聖愛中高前駅 Left to right : Nao 那央, Chito チト, Kei 圭 flying witch poster
Chinatsu 千夏 Left to right : Broom, Chito チト, Matoko 真琴 Left to right : Broom, Chinatsu 千夏, Matoko 真琴
Left to right : Akane 茜, Chinatsu 千夏 Left to right : Kei 圭, Nao 那央 Train headmark : Matoko 真琴
Train arriving at the terminal Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 Matoko 真琴 Chinatsu 千夏
Left to right : Kei 圭, Chito チト, Nao 那央 Akane 茜 Matoko 真琴
flying witch poster Train headmark : Matoko 真琴 Viewing of the train across the river
Viewing of the train across the river Viewing of the train across the river Viewing of the train across the river
Viewing of the train across the river Viewing of the train across the river Viewing of the train across the river
Aomori-ken Hirosaki-shi 青森県弘前市 : Iwakiyama Jinja 岩木山神社

Iwakiyama Jinja 岩木山神社 is a Jinja located outside the city at the bottom of the Iwakisan 岩木山, a prominent place in local mythology.

The nearest train stations are Hirosaki Station 弘前駅 of JR Ouu Main Line 奥羽本線 / Gonou Line 五能線, Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Kounan Line 弘南線; and Chuuou Hirosaki Station 中央弘前駅 of Kounan Tetsudou 弘南鉄道 Oowani Line 大鰐線.
[EP02] Scene showing the statue in the Jinja 神社 [EP02] The Harbinger of Spring 春の運び屋 landing in front of the main building of the Jinja 神社 [EP02] Scene showing the fountain in the Jinja 神社
Kanagawa-ken Yokohama-shi Naka-ku 神奈川県横浜市中区 : Yamashita Park 山下公園

The nearest train station is Motomachi Chuukagai Station 元町・中華街駅 of Yokohama Minatomirai Railway 横浜高速鉄道 Minatomirai Line みなとみらい線.
[EP02] Matoko 真琴's dream : Matoko 真琴 sitting on the bench at Yamashita Park 山下公園 [EP02] Matoko 真琴's dream : Matoko 真琴 sitting on the bench at Yamashita Park 山下公園 [EP02] Matoko 真琴's dream : Nao 那央 met Matoko 真琴 at Yamashita Park 山下公園 after swimming all the way from Aomori-ken 青森県