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Tomonoura (Fukuyama)

Tomonoura harbour

The old harbour with its stone lantern and jetty, the surrounding lanes, and the hillside above it.

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Tomonoura harbour 鞆の浦

The port town where Miyazaki stayed for around three months while conceiving Ponyo. The harbour, the lanes and the cliff above are all in the film.

Nearest station: Bus from Fukuyama station, about 30 minutes
Time needed: 3 hr

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