Dororo

Dororo, a young orphan thief, meets Hyakkimaru, a powerful ronin. Hyakkimaru's father, a greedy feudal lord, had made a pact with 12 demons, offering his yet-unborn son's body parts in exchange for great power. Thus, Hyakkimaru - who was born without arms, legs, eyes, ears, a nose or a mouth - was abandoned in a river as a baby. Rescued and raised by Dr. Honma, who equips him with artificial limbs and teaches him sword-fighting techniques, Hyakkimaru discovers that each time he slays a demon, a

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Daigo-ji Temple

醍醐寺

This historic Buddhist temple complex in Kyoto served as inspiration for several temple scenes in Dororo. The temple's ancient architecture and serene atmosphere reflect the spiritual elements present throughout the anime's narrative.

🚃 Daigo Station⏱ 90 min

Himeji Castle

姫路城

Japan's most famous original castle served as a model for the feudal lord castles depicted in Dororo. Its white walls and imposing structure represent the power and authority of the samurai class during the Sengoku period setting.

🚃 Himeji Station⏱ 120 min

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes

熊野古道

These ancient pilgrimage trails through the Kii Peninsula mountains inspired the treacherous mountain paths that Hyakkimaru and Dororo traverse. The mystical forest atmosphere captures the supernatural elements of their journey.

🚃 Shingu Station⏱ 180 min