Hida City in Gifu Prefecture is the town that served as the model for the scenery in the anime film "Your Name" (君の名は。). The film was released on August 26, 2016, and reaches its 10th anniversary in 2026. Even 10 years on, fans from Japan and abroad continue to visit Hida, the model location. In the view from the railway overpass, a limited express stops on the same track as in the anime scene only once a day.
To thank everyone who has visited Hida so far, and to convey the feeling of "I want to see you again in Hida," a "10th Anniversary Bookmark" is being handed out at the Hida-Furukawa Machinaka Tourist Information Center (飛騨古川まちなか観光案内所). The bookmarks and display at the Hida City Library (飛騨市図書館) that drew attention when the film was released are also being revived.
Hida City official website: Anime Film "Your Name" 10 Years On! Commemorative Bookmarks Being Distributed
Commemorative Bookmarks for the 10th Anniversary of "Your Name"
The Hida-Furukawa Machinaka Tourist Information Center hands out the "10th Anniversary Bookmark" free of charge, as a commemoration of the 10th anniversary and a memento of a visit to Hida. The information center also offers guidance on places that bring the film to mind, as well as on strolling around the streets of Hida-Furukawa. Enjoy a walk around town with the commemorative bookmark in hand.
The bookmarks are printed with the model locations from the film, in 4 types in total.
- Distribution start date: From Wednesday, August 26, 2026, while supplies last
- Location: Hida-Furukawa Machinaka Tourist Information Center (8-3 Ichinomachi, Furukawa-cho, Hida City / 飛騨市古川町壱之町8-3)
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed December 29 to January 3)
- Types: 4 types in total (Hida-Furukawa Station, Hida City Library, Ochiai bus stop, Keta Wakamiya Shrine)
- Price: Free (one per person)
Revisiting Memories from 10 Years Ago at the Hida City Library
For the 10th anniversary, the Hida City Library, which served as a model location in the film, is reviving the display and bookmarks that became a talking point on social media and elsewhere when the film was released. It is a nostalgic sight for those who visited 10 years ago, and first-time visitors can also get a feel for the atmosphere of that time.
The bookmarks that drew attention 10 years ago are handed out at the library.
- Distribution start date: From Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Display location: Entrance of the Hida City Library
- Bookmark location: The "Your Name" corner at the Hida City Library (next to the restrooms)
- How to get one: Free (feel free to take one)
- Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed: Every Monday (if Monday is a public holiday, the following day), the last Friday of the month, the year-end and New Year holidays, and book inventory days
Take a Walk Around Hida-Furukawa Inspired by "Your Name"
Visiting Hida City because of "Your Name" is not only about touring the places that served as models for the film.
Walk the streets of Hida-Furukawa, stroll through the white-walled storehouse district along the Setogawa (瀬戸川) river, and enjoy local food at neighborhood shops. Hida City has seen various changes since the film was released 10 years ago, and new shops and sightseeing spots have appeared. Those who visited 10 years ago can find new discoveries amid the nostalgia, and first-time visitors can use the film as a chance to get to know "Hida today." Take a walk around Hida-Furukawa with the 10th anniversary bookmark in hand.
Setogawa, loved by residents and visitors alike.
Ten Years of Welcoming "Your Name" Fans in Hida
Fans who visit Hida because of the film and the people who live and work in the area have created many encounters and memories over the past 10 years.
What changes came to the town of Hida when the film was released? And with what feelings do local people welcome the fans who still visit 10 years later? Two people who have welcomed visitors to Hida were asked about their memories from the time of the film's release, their continuing encounters with fans, and how they feel about reaching the 10th anniversary.
Sakura Bussankan (さくら物産館), Reiko Oshima (大嶋礼子): "Even 10 years later, new fans are visiting"
I feel that "Your Name" is a work that has not faded even 10 years after its release and continues to be loved by many people. I am very happy that new fans still visit Hida City. I am also very grateful that there are people who came to love the town of Hida through the film's model locations and visit again and again. We want to keep welcoming visitors wholeheartedly, so that those who feel drawn to Hida City because of "Your Name" can come, see it for themselves, and feel glad they came.
The Bussankan also has matchmaking charms.
Ajidokoro Furukawa (味処古川), Yoshiko Mori (森芳子): "Some devoted fans clearly care deeply about the work"
Many visitors, both from Japan and abroad, still come to Hida City today. Some devoted fans who cherish the work very much have even visited at the time of day that appears in the film. I would be happy if "Your Name" continues to bring many more people to Hida City. We have delicious gohei-mochi (五平餅) ready and waiting, so please come and visit Hida City.
Ajidokoro Furukawa, in the center of town, is a place to eat and also has souvenirs on display.
Thanks for 10 Years, Looking Ahead to Hida
It has been 10 years since the release of "Your Name." People who learned about Hida City through the film visited in person and experienced the local people, scenery, food, and culture, creating connections with the city. Those connections continue even 10 years later.
Hida City hopes that these 10th anniversary events will give past visitors a chance to look back on their memories of that time and a reason to visit Hida again. For those who will visit Hida for the first time, the city hopes they will experience not only the world of the film but also the appeal of "Hida today."
In the hope that, when people look back at this bookmark 10 years from now, they will think "I'm glad I went to Hida back then," Hida City, marking the 10th anniversary of the film, looks forward to welcoming visitors.
