Katsuuma Shrine Ruins – Ancient stone steps and forest
In *Mai Mai Miracle*, this shrine ruin hidden in the forest serves as the secret base for the main character Nobuko and her friends. The scene features a moss-covered stone torii gate, broken stone steps, and tall trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves. Nobuko often tells stories about an ancient princess from a thousand years ago here, making it a crucial place where her imagination and reality intertwine.
Scene context
电影全篇（主要场景）
Visit notes
- 该神社遗址实际位于山口县防府市，是一个真实存在的地点。
- 动画中精细描绘了石阶上的青苔和斑驳的鸟居，还原了当地的古朴氛围。
- 在电影中，这里作为新子与朋友们冒险的起点，多次出现在回忆与幻想场景中。