Shrine of Refuge
In *The Elusive Samurai*, Hojo Tokiyuki and his companions flee to an ancient shrine deep in the mountains. The scene shows a large torii gate standing at the entrance, with stone steps flanked by dense forest, sunlight filtering through the leaves. Tokiyuki and his friends climb the steps breathlessly, arriving at the shrine's main hall. Notably, this shrine appears as the “Upper Shrine” in the story, serving as an important refuge.
Scene context
第3集，约4分44秒（284秒）
Visit notes
- 本场景取景于长野县诹访市的诹访大社上社前宫，该神社是日本最古老的神社之一，建于绳文时代。
- 动画第3集中，这里被描绘为北条时行一行暂避追兵的藏身地，神官们给予了他们协助。
- 诹访大社由上社（本宫、前宫）和下社（春宫、秋宫）构成，上社前宫以茅草屋顶的拜殿闻名。