Can I actually reach the Sanja Myojin-do area used in The Eccentric Family 2?

Yes, the temple grounds are generally open to visitors, and the small shrine area within Tanukidani-san Fudoin can be accessed on foot via the approach stairs. Check the temple’s latest opening guidance before visiting, especially around events or bad weather.

Is photography allowed at Tanukidani-san Fudoin for anime pilgrimage shots?

Outdoor photography on the grounds is usually possible if you do not disturb worshippers, but some interior or prayer areas may have restrictions. Be respectful, avoid blocking paths, and follow any posted signs on the day.

What is the easiest route for fans coming without a car?

Most visitors use Ichijōji Station on the Eizan Line or a Kyoto City Bus stop near the mountain approach, then continue uphill on foot. The final approach includes stairs, so wear good shoes and allow extra time if you want to match anime angles.

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The Eccentric Family 2

Osaka

Episode

Ep. 3

Time

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the eccentric family 2 tanukidani san fudoin sanja myojin do shrine

Nearest Station: Ichijōji Station (Eizan Electric Railway Eizan Main Line)
Walk: 25 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Morning or late afternoon in autumn for lighting and the most atmospheric mountain-temple scenery
Crowd level: Usually quiet

Yasaburou stands near the small shrine structures at Tanukidani-san Fudoin, captured in a quiet pause during Episode 3 of The Eccentric Family 2.
This moment comes during a quieter stretch of the story, when Yasaburou visits the Sanja Myojin-do area within Tanukidani-san Fudoin and briefly steps away from the tangled relationships between his family, tengu, and humans to gather his thoughts. Although he still carries his usual easygoing air on the surface, he is also burdened by anxiety over his family’s fate and a subtle unease about the people around him. The scene works like a pause in the middle of the chaos and helps set up the emotional shifts and character interactions that follow. In real life, the anime recreates the area around Sanja Myojin-do quite faithfully, especially the stone steps, vermilion elements, layout of the small shrine buildings, and the layered mountain-temple elevation that makes the location immediately recognizable. On site, however, the colors, foliage, and lighting change with the seasons, and the surrounding trees are often denser than in the anime, giving the place an even quieter mountain-temple atmosphere. There are real signs for the temple grounds and worship routes, but they are less visually emphasized than in the anime, so matching the shot may require some angle adjustment. Compared with street-level references and visitor photos, the anime is notably accurate in the terrain and building placement, while simplifying a few incidental details to make the character stand out more clearly.

Can I actually reach the Sanja Myojin-do area used in The Eccentric Family 2?: Yes, the temple grounds are generally open to visitors, and the small shrine area within Tanukidani-san Fudoin can be accessed on foot via the approach stairs. Check the temple’s latest opening guidance before visiting, especially around events or bad weather.
Is photography allowed at Tanukidani-san Fudoin for anime pilgrimage shots?: Outdoor photography on the grounds is usually possible if you do not disturb worshippers, but some interior or prayer areas may have restrictions. Be respectful, avoid blocking paths, and follow any posted signs on the day.
What is the easiest route for fans coming without a car?: Most visitors use Ichijōji Station on the Eizan Line or a Kyoto City Bus stop near the mountain approach, then continue uphill on foot. The final approach includes stairs, so wear good shoes and allow extra time if you want to match anime angles.