When They Cry Kai

Continuing from the first series, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai begins to shed some light on the dark mysteries prevalent in the preceding season. The young group of friends in the town of Hinamizawa continue to enter terrible conflicts with one another in their never ending summer of 1983, often ending with the brutal murder of one of their numbers. Furude Rika, with the help of her spiritual friend Hanyuu, tackles challenges over and over, trying her best to keep their lives from coming to a t

聖地スポット (3)

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Shirakawa-go

白川郷

This UNESCO World Heritage site in Gifu Prefecture served as inspiration for the rural village settings in Maquia. The traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses with their steep thatched roofs closely resemble the architectural style of the human settlements depicted in the film.

Takayama Station 180 min

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Hida Folk Village

飛騨民俗村

This open-air museum in Takayama features relocated traditional houses from the Hida region. The preserved rural architecture and layout served as reference material for depicting traditional Japanese village life in the anime.

Takayama Station 150 min

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Furukawa Town

古川町

Located in Hida City, this historic town provided architectural references for various buildings in Hinamizawa. The traditional wooden structures and narrow streets capture the rural Japanese atmosphere depicted in the series.

Hida-Furukawa Station 120 min