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Anime film · 2008

Ponyo — filming locations

2 places you can visit, in Hiroshima. 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

Tomonoura Stone Lantern

Hiroshima Start here

Miyazaki stayed above this harbour while planning the film, and the seaside town Sosuke lives in is drawn from it.

Getting there
Fukuyama Stn (JR Sanyo Line) + 30 min by bus · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Narrow passage — do not stop to shoot
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
鞆の浦 · 崖の上のポニョ · 旅色 — 崖の上のポニョの舞台、鞆の浦を巡るコース

Numanokuma Shrine

Hiroshima

The shrine above Tomonoura, on the hillside the film's town climbs.

Getting there
Fukuyama Stn (JR Sanyo Line) + 30 min by bus · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
崖の上のポニョ

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