Anime film · 1997

Princess Mononoke — filming locations

2 places you can visit, in Kagoshima, Aomori. 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

Shiratani Unsuikyo, Yakushima

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The moss forest the art staff surveyed while designing the film's woodland. Studio Ghibli has never named it as a location, but the resemblance is why visitors come.

Getting there

Miyanoura Port + bus 40 min · 5 min walk

Before you go

Fan-identified — not officially confirmed
Admission fee required
A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed

Sources

もののけ姫のモデル地としての屋久島・白谷雲水峡

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Tsugaru Pass, Shirakami

Aomori

The beech forest the art director walked and sketched for Ashitaka's village, in the Shirakami mountains.

Getting there

Hirosaki Stn + 120 min by bus (closed in winter) · 10 min walk