Location List
249 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Hontokuji TempleHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Spacious Japanese-style halls, magnificent wooden corridors and all parts of the temple could be used for samurai movies, etc.
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national treasures/important cultural properties shrines/templesOther
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Engyoji Temple, Mt. ShoshaHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
<The Last Samurai> and popular television dramas have been shot. The historical and natural landscape could be used for various scenes.
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national treasures/important cultural properties shrines/temples cemeteries mountains/mountain trails/cabinsOther
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Himeji CastleHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Akira Kurosawa's "Ran", "Kagemusha", and "007 You Only Live Twice" are the birthplace of many works. There are conditions for shooting.
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world heritages national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens castles/castle ruinsOther
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Furui Family Residence (Sen-nen-ya)Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Built in the late Muromachi Period (16th century), the former Furui Family Residence was used as a house until 1967. With thatched roof, it is built with a hip-and-gable construction. A large ston...
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world heritages national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spotsOther
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Himeji City Museum of ArtHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
The Himeji City Museum is located east of the Himeji Castle, which is a World Heritage and a National Treasure of Japan. The red-brick building dates back to 1905, when it was built as a military s...
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Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima branch5-21 Fukuro-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
It was completed in 1936 with excellent classical style exterior. It's located only 380 meters from the atomic bomb hypocenter, but didn't get any structural damage and is currently used as a pla...
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Inside of The former Bank of Japan - Hiroshima Branch5-21 Fukuro-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
It was located just 380m away from the center of the explosion, however the structure of the bank wasn't destroyed. It is used as a place for cultural activities now. The bank counter remains on t...
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Vine Bridges in the Iya ValleyMiyoshi city, Tokushima
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national treasures/important cultural properties bridgesOther
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Ebayama Museum of Meteorology1-40-1 Ebaminami, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
The former Meteorological Observatory was preserved and opened as the Japan's first museum with meteorological theme. This modern concrete building, built in 1933, survived atomic bomb and now desi...
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national treasures/important cultural properties museums/art museums/resource centersOther
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Inside of Ebayama Museum of Meteorology1-40-1 Ebaminami, Naka-ku, Hiroshima
The former Meteorological Observatory was preserved and opened as the Japan's first museum with meteorological theme. This modern concrete building, built in 1933, survived atomic bomb and now desi...
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national treasures/important cultural properties museums/art museums/resource centers other facilitiesOther
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Former Ryotei KaneyuYanagimachi, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture
The current former Ryotei Kinyu was built in 1879 by Yusuke Kanaya II. Although it ceased operations in September 2008, it was opened as a tourist exchange facility in 2013, and is now a popular to...
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national treasures/important cultural properties restaurants/coffee shops government & public facilities urban areas/central city streetsOther
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Entsuin
Traces of Christian influence during feudal Japan can be found in a small shrine at Entsuin, the family temple of Lord Date Masamune.
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national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots shrines/templesOther
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Mino elementary school
A small elementary school that was used until 1968.
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national treasures/important cultural properties government & public facilities public halls/assembly halls farm villagesFavorites -
Chikugo River Lift BridgeCategory
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Ogo StationMaebashi City, Gunma Prefecture
This has been a station building since the time of its opening in 1928, and is designated as a nationally registered tangible cultural property. The station serves as an important base for the Josh...
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national treasures/important cultural properties train stations/station surroundings trains/streetcars/monorailsOther
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Hinjitsukan HouseIse City, Mie Prefecture
Built in the 20th year of the Meiji era, it served as a resting and lodging facility for distinguished guests visiting the shrine. The museum showcases the skills of top-tier architects and craftsm...
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Okazaki ParkOkazaki City, Aichi Prefecture
The Okazaki Castle, situated within Okazaki Park, is surrounded by lush greenery that helps you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. It has been selected for prestigious lists such as "100 Fam...
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national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens castles/castle ruins NatureOther
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Kyoto National MuseumKyoto City, Kyoto
The Kyoto National Museum has a history of over 120 years and is involved in the exhibition, collection, preservation, and research of cultural properties, focusing on Kyoto's culture. On its premi...
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Ishiwarizakura Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Edohigan cherry blossom tree which comes out from the granite 23m around. It is about 400 years ago and a national natural treature.
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Kawaramachi Tsumairi Merchant Housing DistrictKawara-machi, Tambasasayama-city, Hyogo
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Sasayama Castle Ruins-The OshoinKitashin-machi, Tambasasayama City, Hyogo
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Takashiro Mountain (Yakami Castle Ruins)Tambasasayama City, Hyogo
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Mirokuji TempleHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Built in 1000, Mirokuji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect and has a strong tie with Engyoji Temple. The temple gate, main hall, founder’s hall and other facilities are on the grounds o...
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Fukiagehama BeachMinamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Located at the southern tip of Awaji Island. Fukiagehama Beach is a white-sand beach where several films and TV dramas have been shot. No cityscape on the opposite shore. Swimming is not allowed.
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world heritages national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spotsOther
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