Best Locations Used For Movies & TV Series In Japan

You Can Experience The World of GhibliGhibli Park

Ghibli's world view is reproduced in detail, and you can experience as if you were inside the work in Ghibli's large warehouse. In Arrietty's world, you can see plants and objects from the perspective of a dwarf, and Ghibli fans are sure to get excited!

The Most Desirable Spot for Couples to Talk Together in the Setting SunOunoshitaoki Breakwater

Like the scene of a movie "Sekai no chushin de ai wo sakebu (Cry for love in the center of the world)", why don't you have a talk?

A Proud Spot Of Genuine LoveShirobana Park

Aji is famous for its stone production, and where a movie "Sekai no chushin de ai wo sakebu (Cry for love in the center of the world)" was shot.

A Retro Theater Appears In 'Niji Wo Tsukamu Otoko' By Yoji YamadaWakimachi Theater

It's a town's cultural asset.

The Japanese Traditional Garden For Strolling Around the Beautiful Ponds and Himeji Castle BehindKoko-en Garden

The garden is at the west of Himeji Castle. Lots of green, waterfall, and gently swims the carp, in other word, Japanese style oasis. The scene sometimes appears in movies. You can buy the reasonable entrance common ticket of the garden and the castle.

Kajika Frog, a Symbol of Good MatchmakingKajika Gaeru

This Kajika frog is on Koitanihashi bridge. It has story that if you touch it, you will be given a good chance with someone. There was appeared in the movie 'Koitani-bashi'.

The Old but Good Scenery Even the Hollywood is enamoredTomonoura

Here is the scene of Studio Ghibli's "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea" . I think this scenery attracts the people all over the world.

White Birch Street Where We Want To Walk And Hold Hands TogetherTokachi Farm

This beautiful White Birch Street often appeared as a location in some movies and TV series. I associate this photogenic scenery with Britain.

The Illumination That Appears In A Movie At The Oldest Prefectural Botanical GardensKyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens

Opened in 1926, known as the oldest prefectural botanical gardens in Japan, it cherished by people in Kyoto and also tourists. In recent years, it opens during the nights and holds illumination event. In 2016, the scene appears in Japanese movie and get into the news.

Mt. Yufu-dake The Sacred Seen From Yufuin. It Gets Warm And Canola Flowers Blooms To Tell The Coming Of SpringMt.Yufu-dake

Mt.Yufu-dake is a symbol of Yufuin. From now to early spring, it'll be nice to view it from a bank along Oita River flowing in the center of the town. The scenery of cherry blossoms that begin to bloom after canola flowers is famous as a location of TV dramas. You can enjoy the early spring in Kyushu Region.

A Scenic Station Located Closest To The Sea In JapanShimonada Station

Shimonada is an unmanned station at Iyo, Ehime Prefecture, and famous as a location for some movies, TVseries. It's located so close to the sea, you can see the beautiful scenery from here, and also the great setting sun.◎Be careful not to trouble the people living near here about car parking or anything else.

Movie Studio As A Stunning Seascape SpotTwenty Four Eyes Movie Studio

A movie studio of an open set in a movie 'Twenty Four Eyes'. It has retro photogenic scenery and also the view of Seto Inland Sea. Let's take picturesque photos here.◎Near the set of a school building.

Selected As A Location Of TV Drama! A Sugar Cane StreetSugar Road

Located at Kohamajima Island, Sugar Road is a straight road going through the sugar cane fields. It's so beautiful that it's been used as a location for TV dramas. Also, it's a very refreshing place to only ride a bicycle and go down the road.◎You can see the grown and tall sugar canes from summer to autumn at the both sides of the road.

A Tasteful Bridge Often Used For TV Drama SceneGyoja-bashi Bridge

It's very instagenic for you to wear kimono and walk across the bridge! I like the beautiful willow tree season from the early summer to autumn!

Ghibli's Cat Bus At Totoro PassTotoro Touge Pass

There's a lovely Cat Bus at Totoro Pass in Fukagawa. From here, you can see the whole night view of Fukagawa city, and beautiful starry sky behind Cat Bus. After that, I recommend you to visit onsen facility nearby, and make your cool body refreshed.

Heart Shaped Rock Calling Happiness In Ikema IslandHeart Rock

It's a mysterious spot with a heart-shaped coral reef that had swelled and eroded for long ages. The beautiful ocean in front of your eyes, why don't you wish for happiness?

Surprisingly Transparent! The Natural Beach With Some HistorySadabama (Akabaka) Beach

Sadabama (Akabaka) Beach has a historical site called Sadabama that has a connections with younger brother of the first king of Ryukyu Kingdom. You can see the whole beach from the rock. It had been a little known beach, but became famous as a music video location place for TWICE.

A Nostalgic Seaside Ruin Of WarKatashima Torpedo Testing Ground

It's a ruin of war used as a testing ground of torpedo belonged to old Japanese navy during the time of war. This place appeared in a Japanese animated movie 'The Boy And The Beast'. Now, it's known as a photo spot for portrait or starry sky.