Location List
97 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
-
Mt. Yosho (Yoshozan)Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture
Mt. Yosho is home to the Kyoto University Okayama Astronomical Observatory and Okayama Astronomical Museum. Thanks to the high rate of clear skies, ‘Seimei,’ one of the largest telescopes in Asia (...
Category
views from mountain tops & observatories night viewsOther
Shooting Time Available Requirements for Shootings Application DeadlinesFavorites -
Pilgrimage RoadYoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture
This is the pilgrimage road from Fujii-dera Temple (Stop 11) to Shosanji Temple (Stop 12).
Category
mountains/mountain trails/cabins roads and paths in mountains, forests, fields indigenous entertainments/festivals/intangible cultural assetsOther
Parking AvailableFavorites -
Kokutaiji Temple 184 Ota, Takaoka shi, Toyama prefecture
There are some buildings named Kannon, Zen, Kaizan etc. and each has a different atmosphere.
Category
shrines/temples lakes/swamps/reservoirs roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsOther
Parking Available Places that look like other facilitiesFavorites -
Hikosan Jingu ShrineSoedamachi, Fukuoka Prefecture
The Hohei-den lecture hall at Hikosan Jingu Shrine has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The current building was reconstructed in 1616 by Tadaoki Hosokawa, who was the lor...
Category
shrines/temples roads and paths in mountains, forests, fields slopes/hills/steps/stairsOther
Parking Available Restrooms Available Shooting Time Available Requirements for Shootings Application Deadlines Places that look like other facilities Use of Fire Possible Use of Drones Possible Building Sets PossibleFavorites -
Seigan Temple (Seigan-ji)
A shrine with many stone statues. There is also a bamboo grove and a Chinese-style tower gate.
Category
shrines/temples Nature forests/woods roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsFavorites -
Nagoa Castle Ruins
The stone walls and cherry blossoms are a must-see.
Category
historic sites/gardens castles/castle ruins roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsFavorites -
Osakuyama Senmaida (rice terrace)Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
A beautiful rice terrace selected as one of the top 100 rice terraces in Japan.
Category
farm villages farmlands/orchards roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsFavorites -
Amura Konpiragu ShrineKamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Lanterns are lined on the steps leading to the Konpiragu Shrine on the mountaintop.
Category
shrines/temples roads with characteristics roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsFavorites -
Mt. RyugatakeKamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
With an observatory on the mountaintop, stunning views overlooking the islands can be seen.
Category
natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabins roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsFavorites -
Mt. SenganzanKamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
A typical landscape of Amakusa.
Category
natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots mountains/mountain trails/cabins parks roads with characteristicsFavorites -
ShiratakeKamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Great mountain trails in the area with wetlands near the peak.
Category
mountains/mountain trails/cabins parks roads with characteristics roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsFavorites -
HigashinakaSorachi gun, Hokkaido
Located in almost the center of Hokkaido. A typical rural landscape of Japanese agricultural village which is rarely seen in Hokkaido.
Category
farmlands/orchards roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsOther
Places that look like other facilities Use of Drones PossibleFavorites -
Kameoka Fog TerraceKameoka City, Kyoto
This is the observation deck for viewing the sea of clouds. Check the live web camera in advance to see if the fog/clouds are out. Large and medium vehicles are not allowed.
Category
mountains/mountain trails/cabins roads and paths in mountains, forests, fields views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
Parking AvailableFavorites -
Dreamton Village Kameoka City, Kyoto
Dreamton Village is like a little piece of Britain's Cotswolds. About 60 minutes from downtown Kyoto, this village contains a restaurant, pub, shops, cottages for lodging, as well as a church for ...
Category
inns/hotels restaurants/coffee shops boutiques/specialty shops/drug stores mountain villagesOther
Parking Available Rest Area (rest station) Available Shooting Time Available Application DeadlinesFavorites -
Kameoka Cosmos GardenKameoka City, Kyoto
In addition to the cosmos fields, a dog park and food stalls are also open when the cosmos flowers are in bloom. Please make inquiries in advance to find out when the garden is open.
Category
parks zoos/aquariums/botanical gardens other facilities roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsOther
Parking Available Shooting Time Available Requirements for Shootings Application DeadlinesFavorites -
Ebi-imo FieldsKameoka CIty, Kyoto
Fields of ebi taro potatoes that can be used to shoot scenes that take place at Kyoto’s vegetable fields.
Category
farm villages farmlands/orchards roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsOther
Shooting Time Available Requirements for Shootings Application DeadlinesFavorites -
Sea of CloudsKameoka City, Kyoto
Sea of clouds can be seen here, only 40 minutes’ drive from Kyoto City. Large vehicles are not allowed. Check the live web camera to see if the fog/clouds are out. https://www.kameoka.info/charm/l...
Category
urban areas/central city streets ski slopes/golf courses roads and paths in mountains, forests, fields views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
Parking Available Shooting Time Available Requirements for ShootingsFavorites -
Oganiyama Jinja Shrine Oku no MiyaDaisen,Daisenn-cho,Saihaku-gun,Tottori
Its 700 m-long approach is paved with natural stones. Japan's largest Gongen-styale Building.
Category
national treasures/important cultural properties historic sites/gardens natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots shrines/templesFavorites -
KomakusadairaZao town,Miyagi
Because Alpine plants dicentra representing Zao grows in colonies, there is this name. When dicentra reaches the golden age, much mountain climbing visitors come. We can have a distant view from ob...
Category
mountains/mountain trails/cabins roads and paths in mountains, forests, fields views from mountain tops & observatoriesFavorites -
Oiwa Jinja ShrineHitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Oiwa Shrine, located on the sacred mountain of Mt. Oiwa, has been worshipped since ancient times. Although details of its foundation are unclear, it is said that Mt. Oiwa had become a place for wor...
Category
national treasures/important cultural properties natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots shrines/temples mountain villagesOther
Parking AvailableFavorites -
Fujinami Haccho walking trailHida city, Gifu prefecture
Walking trail with great nature.
Category
residential areas near lakes & rivers roads with characteristics roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsFavorites -
Kawai ski area NOASOBI camp site2824 Inagoe,Kamioka-cho,Hida city
【Hida,Nature】【Hida,Other】 Close to main area of Hida City. The entire place is available for shoot and it can bring ski lift into operation. Here is a camp site except winter season.
Category
mountain villages farm villages fields/pastures NatureOther
Parking Available Rest Area (rest station) Available Restrooms Available Places that look like other facilities Reservations AvailableFavorites -
Sugo, Furukawa in snow season Sugo,Furukawa,Hida,Gifu
【hida/nature】【hida/landscape】 Snow season of Sugo,Furukawa. Here is a one of the most heavy snow area in a city.
Category
City Landscapes mountain villages farm villages farmlands/orchardsFavorites -
Road along Furukawa riverHida city, Gifu prefecture
【Hida,Nature】【Hida,Countryside】 Road along Araki river. Good for walking and cycling.
Category
City Landscapes mountain villages farm villages residential areas near lakes & riversFavorites