Location List
91 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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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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Koko-en gardenHImeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Koko-en is a facility with a full-scale Japanese garden of about 10,000 tsubo (approx. The appearance of the Edo atmosphere, such as the ``Oyashiki no Niwa'' with a stroll around the pond and the `...
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Yoshinogawa River and the submersible bridgeTokushima Prefecture
Referred to as “Shikoku Saburo,” the Yoshinogawa River is the pride of Tokushima Prefecture. The submersible bridge is a unique bridge without handrails and the reflection of the sun on the river a...
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bridgesOther
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urban areas/central city streetsOther
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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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Fudōiniwaya-dō TempleWakasa-cho, Yazu-gun, Tottori prefecture
This building was erected in the mouth of a natural cave during the Daido period (806-810). The main temple was said to have been a part of the Jinkou Temple on Mt Myoken and to have been endowed w...
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shrines/templesOther
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Naena WaterfallMyoko City, Niigata Prefecture
Naena-Taki, chosen as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, is an impressive sight with a 55-meter drop, emitting powerful splashes as it descends. It is a waterfall located on the Seki River, which f...
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forests/woods waterfalls/rivers/streams/canyons overseas events/functionsOther
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Kasuga VillageHirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture
This is a valley-shaped terrain sandwiched between the ridges extending from Mount Yasuman and a settlement surrounded by the sea. This area became a component asset of the "Hidden Christian Sites ...
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world heritages farm villages farmlands/orchardsOther
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Katsurajima IslandMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
This is a beach on a small island with a circumference of about 700m and an area of about 8 hectares. Most of the island is made of lava that erupted from the seabed about 15 million years ago. On ...
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Shima Bridge (Shima Pearl Bridge)Shima City, Mie Prefecture
The bridge, also known as the Shima Pearl Bridge, is a shimmering, arched bridge that serves as a symbol of Shima City. With a length of 234 meters, it offers views of the beautiful scenery of Ago ...
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bridgesOther
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Tase LakeHanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
The lake is located at about a 25-minute drive from Tsuchizawa Station. Tanise Lake, created by damming the Sarugaiishi River, is a large artificial lake with a circumference of 45 km. In the vicin...
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mountain villages farm villages residential areas near lakes & rivers NatureOther
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Matsushima Coast Central Square
It is located at the center of Matsushima beach area. Keep fire away.
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government & public facilities parks beaches/shores/coastlines seashores on Pacific Ocean sideOther
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Nakatajima DunesHamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Excellent access, just a 25-minute drive from the Hamamatsu Interchange (IC) on the Tomei Expressway. It is also said to be one of the three major sand dunes in Japan. Wind patterns can be observed...
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beaches beaches/shores/coastlines seashores on Pacific Ocean side overseasOther
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Tenryu Hamanako RailwayHamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Tenryu Futamata Station is a wooden station building constructed in 1940. Inside the premises, there are also items of valuable historical heritage such as a turntable and a fan-shaped garage, whic...
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train stations/station surroundings railway tracks/railway crossings trains/streetcars/monorailsOther
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Aoya Limestone CaveHamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
This is a historical site from the late Nara period (710-784 AD). It is a small-scale horizontal limestone cave. Beyond the narrow cave with its low ceiling, there is a hall about 10 meters high an...
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Nature underwater/caves/deserted islandsOther
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Saigyo modoshi no matsu park
During a pilgrimage, the famous poet Saigyo came across a young boy under a large pine tree. The two exchanged Buddhist riddles, and Saigyo ended up losing. Giving up on his journey to Matsushima, ...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots City Landscapes parks views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
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Hokoji TempleHamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hokoji Temple is the head temple of the Hokoji sect of Rinzai Buddhism and is one of the leading Zen temples in the Tokai region. Founded in the 14th century on a mountainside, 22 of its buildings ...
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shrines/temples Nature roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsOther
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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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Matsue CastleMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
Matsue Castle was built in 1611. It is one of the five original castles in Japan to have been designated as a National Treasure. The castle is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring and foliage i...
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national treasures/important cultural properties castles/castle ruins illuminations/lighted-up facilities night viewsOther
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Yutoku Inari Shrine
Along with the Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kasama Inari Shrine, the Yutoku Inari Shrine is known as one of Japan''''s three major Inari and fondly referred to as "Yutoku san" by the locals. The main s...
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Taiyo ParkHimeji City
Large-scale replicas of the renowned architectures and statues such as the Moai, the Merlion, the Statue of Liberby, the Great Wall of China, and so on are found in this vast park.
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parks amusemetn parks/theme parks other facilities overseasOther
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Gassan Toda Castle Ruins (Todajo Castle Site)Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture
A famous mountain castle in Japan, the Gassan Toda Castle served as the seat of the powerful Amago clan from 1396 to 1566. It was regarded as the most impregnable castle in all of Japan, but in 156...
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castles/castle ruins views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
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Tsuwano Castle RuinsKanoachi Gun, Shimane Prefecture
Tsuwano Castle was built on a mountain top overlooking the town in 1295. In the early 1600s, stone walls were added to the castle, but the main keep burnt down in 1686 after being struck by lightni...
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castles/castle ruins views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
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