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Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light pilgrimage: Kamishikimi Kumano Shrine

In *Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light*, a mysterious shrine lies deep within a dense forest. Stone steps lined with moss-covered lanterns lead up to a towering torii gate. This is where the young girl Hotaru first meets the forest spirit Gin, and it serves as the iconic image for the entire work.

Forest shrine approach with torii gate

Forest shrine approach with torii gate

In *Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light*, a mysterious shrine lies deep within a dense forest. Stone steps lined with moss-covered lanterns lead up to a towering torii gate. This is where the young girl Hotaru first meets the forest spirit Gin, and it serves as the iconic image for the entire work.

Scene context

海报与片头

Visit notes

  • 该场景的现实原型是熊本县的上色見熊野神社。
  • 神社境内的石阶与鸟居构图几乎与动画海报完全一致。
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