Shishibone City
Shishibone City (鹿骨市, Shishibone-shi) is a fictional city featured in07th Expansion's works, most notably the sound novels, manga and anime of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Ryukishi07's light novel, Kaidan to Odorō, Soshite Anata wa Kaidan de Odoru. It is located in an unnamed prefecture adjacent to Gifu and is in an inland area with heavy snowfall near the Sea of Japan.
Districts
Hinamizawa
Hinamizawa (雛見沢) is a rural settlement away from urban life, located in the mountains bordering the prefecture. Despite being a part of Shishibone City, it is still referred to as Hinamizawa by residents and neighbors alike. It serves as the main stage for the story of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni.
Takatsudo
Takatsudo (高津戸) is a deserted village further away from Hinamizawa, deep inside the mountains. Some farmers who own a field in the mountains will pass through the village in the morning and night.
Yagouchi
Yagouchi (谷河内) is a forested area further away from Hinamizawa, deep inside the mountains. While people hardly go there now, it used to have an active quarry. It is shown in the anime-only arc, Nekogoroshi-hen.
Matsumoto
Matsumoto (松本) is an area that was to be flooded by the Dam Construction Plan.
Okinomiya
Okinomiya (興宮) is a town just a steep slope away from Hinamizawa. In addition to supermarkets and other commercial facilities, there is a police station and libraries, which play a role of administration and make this town a commercial center in the neighborhood. Okinomiya is the second most important stage aside from Hinamizawa as many significant characters in the series live here.
Shishibone Shopping District
Shishibone Shopping District (鹿骨繁華街, Shishibone Hankagai) appears in Himatsubushi-hen. It spreads out in front of a train station which is far from Okinomiya. It is unknown whether "Shishibone Shopping District" is an official name or a nickname for the area.
Notable Locations
Shishibone Municipal Library
The Shishibone Municipal Library (鹿骨市立図書館), Shishibone-shiritsu Toshokan) is a normal local library in Shishibone City. It has a treasure trove of information regarding the old traditions and customs of Hinamizawa. It is a popular place in the series for characters to meet and discuss the various issues in Hinamizawa.
Child Welfare Office
The Child Welfare Office (児童相談所, Jidōsōdanjo) having jurisdiction over the region of Hinamizawa, etc., is located in the premises of the Shishibone Municipal Library in Shishibone City. It is a key plot point in Minagoroshi-hen.
Shishibone General Hospital
The Shishibone General Hospital (鹿骨総合病院, Shishibone Sōgō Byōin) is mentioned in Kagebōshi-hen.
Seventh Mart
Seventh Mart (セブンスマート, Sebunsumāto) is a bargain supermarket that sells foodstuff and alcohol. It is commonly used by Hinamizawa residents for grocery shopping. It is the first place Natsumi Kimiyoshi is introduced.
Okinomiya Elementary School
Okinomiya Elementary School (興宮小学校, Okinomiya Shōgakkō) is an elementary school whose school district includes the area of Hinamizawa, although some Hinamizawa residents choose to attend the Hinamizawa school instead. The school has a baseball field on which the Okinomiya Titans and Hinamizawa Fighters practice.