My Hero Academia Real Locations in Japan: Tokyo Pilgrimage Guide
My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) by Kōhei Horikoshi has become one of the defining superhero stories of a generation, and its fictional city of Musutafu is built from the bones of real Tokyo. The series doesn’t have a single iconic pilgrimage spot like Demon Slayer’s Asakusa, but for fans who know where to look, the Musutafu overlay across Tokyo is remarkably detailed. Quick Facts Series My Hero Academia (2016–2024) Creator Kōhei Horikoshi (from Aichi Prefecture) Setting Musutafu (fictional city based on Tokyo) Key Locations Kōtō Ward (Tokyo) · Shibuya · Shizuoka Best Season Year-round Trip Duration Half-day to 1 day 1. Tokyo Big Sight (東京ビッグサイト) — I-Expo / UA Sports Festival The I-Island Expo and the UA Sports Festival arc settings are clearly modelled on Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) in Kōtō Ward. The distinctive inverted pyramid buildings and massive convention floor are unmistakable. ...