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Hikaru no Go pilgrimage: Kyoto Imperial Palace

In the opening scene of *Hikaru no Go* Episode 1, set in the Heian period, Sai plays a game of Go outdoors with his opponent. The background features magnificent Japanese palace architecture, with spacious courtyards and distant multi-tiered roofs. The real-life inspiration for this scene is this location.

Heian period Go match scene

Heian period Go match scene

In the opening scene of *Hikaru no Go* Episode 1, set in the Heian period, Sai plays a game of Go outdoors with his opponent. The background features magnificent Japanese palace architecture, with spacious courtyards and distant multi-tiered roofs. The real-life inspiration for this scene is this location.

Scene context

第1集开场

Visit notes

  • 该场景的原型是京都御所,是平安时代皇宫的遗址,但动画中的建筑是艺术化处理。
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