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TV anime · 2006

Higurashi: When They Cry — filming locations

2 places you can visit, in Gifu. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 2

Shirakawa-go Gassho Village

Gifu Start here

Hinamizawa is drawn from Shirakawa-go, and the thatched farmhouses along the valley are the village the series keeps returning to.

Getting there
Takayama Stn (JR Takayama Line) + 50 min by bus · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
白川郷

Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine

Gifu

The model for Furude Shrine, where the summer festival of the series is held. The real shrine holds the Doburoku Festival every October.

Getting there
Takayama Stn (JR Takayama Line) + 50 min by bus · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
白川八幡神社

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