Kincho Shrine
shrine
金長神社
Tanuki shrine said to inspire Ghibli's Pom Poko, overflowing with raccoon dog figurines.
Built in 1956 to honor the tanuki protagonist of a local folktale, Kincho Shrine is said to have inspired scenes in Studio Ghibli's Pom Poko. The small compound overflows with tanuki figurines, tanuki-themed ema votive plaques, and a welcoming stone raccoon dog at the entrance. Komatsushima city embraces the legend with tanuki statues scattered throughout its streets.
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