Inuyasha
犬夜叉
A manga and anime about a girl who travels to the Sengoku period through a well at a shrine. Shrines play a central role as the gateway between eras.
Related Shrines
higurashi-jinja
Fan Connection (Strong) The protagonist Kagome Higurashi lives at 'Higurashi Shrine' in the story. Multiple real shrines with similar names have become fan pilgrimage sites. The fictional shrine is set in Tokyo.
shibuya-hikawa-jinja
Fan Connection Hikawa Shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo. Some fans consider it a model for the Higurashi Shrine due to its location and atmosphere.
© Rumiko Takahashi / Shogakukan