© 1988 野坂昭如・新潮社・スタジオジブリ
Grave of the Fireflies
火垂るの墓
A masterpiece by Isao Takahata based on Akiyuki Nosaka's novel. In wartime Nishinomiya and Kobe, Seita and his little sister Setsuko struggle to survive after losing their mother to air raids.
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Pilgrimage Spots（4 spots）
Niteko Pond
📍 Mancho-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo
The iconic setting where Seita and Setsuko live. A real pond near where author Akiyuki Nosaka stayed with relatives during the war.
Nishinomiya Earthquake Memorial Park
📍 Mancho-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo
On the east side of Niteko Pond, a monument inscribed "Birthplace of the Novel Grave of the Fireflies" was erected on the 75th post-war anniversary.
Korien Beach
📍 Nishihatocho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo
The Shukugawa estuary beach where Seita and Setsuko play. The setting of the seaside scenes in the film.
Hankyu Kurakuenguchi Station
📍 Aioicho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo
A Hankyu Imazu Line station close to Shukugawa and Niteko Pond — the starting point for Grave of the Fireflies pilgrimages.