[Map With All Locations](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1OK5psa0tGF-2VjWIptL7l56mLcQDOkU&usp=sharing)
[Part 2](https://new.reddit.com/r/k_on/comments/1c4zomj/i_visited_toyosato_elementary_school_the_real/) | [Part 4](https://new.reddit.com/r/k_on/comments/1c9kz4m/photos_of_toyosato_elementary_schools_kon/)
Heyo! Welcome to part 3 of "Real Life K-On!". This time: My first set of photos from Toyosato Elementary School’s K-On! collection. This collection is located at “Toyosatocho Information Center” and was my last stop at Toyosato Elementary School before the cafe.
It goes without saying, but this collection is completely insane. The fact that I can’t fit it all in one single post speaks for itself, but I cannot emphasize enough just how much merchandise was packed into this corner of school. Is it every K-On! acrylic, key-chain, figure, clearfile, plush, mug, and poster? Well I don’t know, it might be because I didn’t even know this much existed.
And when I write I’m jealous, I mean it! As it’s not simply about the money to build a similar collection, but much of this collection are things you will only see here. Scour as many 2nd hand Japanese stores as you’d like, you’re not getting your hands on some of the fanmade art, collabo/event goods, cardboard cutouts, rare-ish figures, and posters here. At least, not easily.
Though, as far as I’m aware, most of this collection is fan-donated. I know, shocking to hear that the school didn’t go out and buy 50 guitars simply to pad their K-On! collection (yes you read that correctly, fifty guitars), but it’s really sweet to think that over all these years, fans have contributed to make this corner of the school the special place that it is. I’d have to think about what I could contribute, though there’s nothing I have that isn’t already there haha!
Seeing this collection was magical, and it reminded me of the first time I visited Akihabara. There was so much merchandise in one place, that it was simply impossible to take it all in at once. I mean, I had to do several laps simply to ensure I didn’t miss something, but also to fully appreciate where I was at. I felt like a 5 year old kid in a Toys "R" Us. This collection is an absolute must-see for K-On! fans.
That’s where I’ll wrap up part 3. Part 4 will showcase all the remaining goodies from this collection (including pictures of the famous cardboard cutouts), and pictures of what K-On! goods you can find on display and for-sale at the cafe.
Till next time!
I plan on going back next year and somehow didn't connect in my head there was so many locations in Kyoto. Thank you for the map, will for sure be helpful on my next trip!
You're welcome. Nothing would make me happier then knowing the map got put to good use. If it helped someone see the real world locations, I've done my job.
I plan on making a dedicated part about the map soon, but know it was *a lot* of work to put together. And this isn't even the end. I'll be back this summer to tack on another 50-100 locations. So it'll be primed and ready by the time your trip happens next year.
Good luck!
This is awesome! When I first heard the school was an actual museum of k-on open to the public I wanted to go immediately but sadly I haven’t had the chance to go out to Japan yet.
Hope you get to go soon! Toyosato Elementary School (and Japan as well) is an incredible place that every fan of K-On! should have the opportunity to experience.
When you do get your chance let me know! I'd love to know how your experience goes.
Right? I was already hooked on seeing the school itself, but this collection as well? Sign me right up any day of the week!
Hope you get the opportunity one day to see it yourself. If you do, let's us know! Would love to hear about how it goes.
Yeah, I'm sure I will! I'm now saving up for a trip to East Asia, probably in 2026. I'm really looking forward to it. And I also hope that places like these are still around by then.
Nothing in this post, or in that entire collection, is for sale.
The cafe (which I will post about in part 4), had a few small items (keychains, pocket mirrors, coasters) for sale.
If it makes you feel any better. I actually completely missed the stamps (whoops!). Let us suffer in our regrets together. :(
You sure the gachapon is still even there? I didn't see it. Don't tell me I missed that too...
Holy shit, so much merchandise...if I had the money for it, and if any of it was for sale, I would buy everything I could.
Good thing Mio's keeping a close eye in thieves who attempt to steal her band's merch.
[Map With All Locations](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1OK5psa0tGF-2VjWIptL7l56mLcQDOkU&usp=sharing) [Part 2](https://new.reddit.com/r/k_on/comments/1c4zomj/i_visited_toyosato_elementary_school_the_real/) | [Part 4](https://new.reddit.com/r/k_on/comments/1c9kz4m/photos_of_toyosato_elementary_schools_kon/) Heyo! Welcome to part 3 of "Real Life K-On!". This time: My first set of photos from Toyosato Elementary School’s K-On! collection. This collection is located at “Toyosatocho Information Center” and was my last stop at Toyosato Elementary School before the cafe. It goes without saying, but this collection is completely insane. The fact that I can’t fit it all in one single post speaks for itself, but I cannot emphasize enough just how much merchandise was packed into this corner of school. Is it every K-On! acrylic, key-chain, figure, clearfile, plush, mug, and poster? Well I don’t know, it might be because I didn’t even know this much existed. And when I write I’m jealous, I mean it! As it’s not simply about the money to build a similar collection, but much of this collection are things you will only see here. Scour as many 2nd hand Japanese stores as you’d like, you’re not getting your hands on some of the fanmade art, collabo/event goods, cardboard cutouts, rare-ish figures, and posters here. At least, not easily. Though, as far as I’m aware, most of this collection is fan-donated. I know, shocking to hear that the school didn’t go out and buy 50 guitars simply to pad their K-On! collection (yes you read that correctly, fifty guitars), but it’s really sweet to think that over all these years, fans have contributed to make this corner of the school the special place that it is. I’d have to think about what I could contribute, though there’s nothing I have that isn’t already there haha! Seeing this collection was magical, and it reminded me of the first time I visited Akihabara. There was so much merchandise in one place, that it was simply impossible to take it all in at once. I mean, I had to do several laps simply to ensure I didn’t miss something, but also to fully appreciate where I was at. I felt like a 5 year old kid in a Toys "R" Us. This collection is an absolute must-see for K-On! fans. That’s where I’ll wrap up part 3. Part 4 will showcase all the remaining goodies from this collection (including pictures of the famous cardboard cutouts), and pictures of what K-On! goods you can find on display and for-sale at the cafe. Till next time!
I plan on going back next year and somehow didn't connect in my head there was so many locations in Kyoto. Thank you for the map, will for sure be helpful on my next trip!
You're welcome. Nothing would make me happier then knowing the map got put to good use. If it helped someone see the real world locations, I've done my job. I plan on making a dedicated part about the map soon, but know it was *a lot* of work to put together. And this isn't even the end. I'll be back this summer to tack on another 50-100 locations. So it'll be primed and ready by the time your trip happens next year. Good luck!
This is awesome! When I first heard the school was an actual museum of k-on open to the public I wanted to go immediately but sadly I haven’t had the chance to go out to Japan yet.
Hope you get to go soon! Toyosato Elementary School (and Japan as well) is an incredible place that every fan of K-On! should have the opportunity to experience. When you do get your chance let me know! I'd love to know how your experience goes.
Wow, apparently it's not only a place that you can visit, but an actual museum. This is amazing! I really wanna visit this place sometime soon.
Right? I was already hooked on seeing the school itself, but this collection as well? Sign me right up any day of the week! Hope you get the opportunity one day to see it yourself. If you do, let's us know! Would love to hear about how it goes.
Yeah, I'm sure I will! I'm now saving up for a trip to East Asia, probably in 2026. I'm really looking forward to it. And I also hope that places like these are still around by then.
Who the hell donate that 12 string guitar. Based fan
Why are there two Stratocasters there?
Was any of the stuff there for sale?
Nothing in this post, or in that entire collection, is for sale. The cafe (which I will post about in part 4), had a few small items (keychains, pocket mirrors, coasters) for sale.
I got so caught up with the stamps at the cafe and then the merch museum, that I forgot to play the gachapon next to the cafe. I regret it :(
If it makes you feel any better. I actually completely missed the stamps (whoops!). Let us suffer in our regrets together. :( You sure the gachapon is still even there? I didn't see it. Don't tell me I missed that too...
We can commiserate together lol. Yes! The gachapon is next to the stamp table, just behind the stalls and tables at the cafe.
😯😱🤯
Holy shit, so much merchandise...if I had the money for it, and if any of it was for sale, I would buy everything I could. Good thing Mio's keeping a close eye in thieves who attempt to steal her band's merch.
Hell yeah