Anime film · 2009
Mai Mai Miracle Anime Locations in Japan
About
About Mai Mai Miracle
An anime film directed by Sunao Katabuchi, set in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in 1955. It depicts the friendship between Shinko, a girl with a mai mai (a whorl of hair) on her forehead, and Kiiko, a girl who has transferred from the city.
The setting is Hofu, and real places in the city, such as the Suo Kokuga ruins, the stone steps of Sawa Shrine, and Tenjin-dori, are depicted in the film.
Locations
Mai Mai Miracle locations in Yamaguchi
Hofu, Yamaguchi · 佐波神社
Depicted as the stone steps of the shrine where Shinko and Kiiko play.
Officially confirmed
Hofu, Yamaguchi · 周防国衙跡
Depicted many times in the film as Shinko's route to school.
Officially confirmed
Tenjin-dori (intersection of Ekimae-dori and the Tenjin Ginza entrance)
Hofu, Yamaguchi · 天神通り（駅前通りと天神銀座入口の交差点）
An intersection depicted as a setting in the film.
Officially confirmed
Where to stay for a Mai Mai Miracle pilgrimageAD
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Sources
Sources (in Japanese)
- [1]山口県フィルムコミッション キネマ山口 (checked 2026-10-04)