Location List
1,155 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Ryotanji TempleKameoka City, Kyoto
A very popular temple for shooting samurai movies.
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AjinateiHatsukaichi city, Hiroshima prefecture
It is a renovated Japanese-traditional style house. You can see the Inland Sea with Miyajima island
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Izumo-Daijingu ShrineKameoka City, Kyoto
Izumo Daijingu Shrine with 1300 years of history is famous as a shrine for marriage. At the end of November, the shrine is lit up in the evening for a few days so that visitors can enjoy the beauti...
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Jinzo-ji TempleKameoka City, Kyoto
Jinzo-ji Temple is a temple of the Myoshinji school of Rinzai sect and is said to have been built by Saicho in 790. Famous for the beautiful fall foliage of over 200 maple trees, the temple lights ...
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Senjuji TempleKameoka City, Kyoto
Often used for shooting samurai movies, this temple is also known for the great view of ‘sea of clouds’ in autumn and winter.
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shrines/temples mountains/mountain trails/cabins views from mountain tops & observatoriesOther
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Anao-ji TempleKameoka City, Kyoto
A historic temple believed to have been founded in 705. The main hall was rebuilt in 1735 after it was destroyed twice by fires. The Anao-ji Temple Garden has been designated as a Place of Scenic B...
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Hiedano Jinja Shrine and Saeki Lantern Preservation Society MusuemKameoka City, Kyoto
The building used for the Saeki Lantern Preservation Society Museum used to be the town hall. Upon request, it can be used for shooting scenes taking place in a town hall and/or the mayor’s office....
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shrines/temples public halls/assembly halls museums/art museums/resource centers office rooms/meeting roomsOther
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Mt. TsukubaTsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Admired from olden times as “Mt. Fuji of the west, Mt. Tsukuba of the east,” Mt. Tsukuba, a twin-peaked mountain consisting of Mt. Nantai and Mt. Notai, is also called “Purple Peak” because of its ...
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Oarai Isosaki Jinja Shrine and Kamiiso-no-Torii GateHigashi Ibarakigun Oaraimachi, Ibaraki Prefecture
Oarai Isosaki Jinja Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture is known for its red torii gate on a rock in the sea (Kamiiso-no-Torii Gate). Many photographers visit to take photos of the divine view at dawn as ...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots shrines/temples beaches/shores/coastlines seashores on Pacific Ocean sideOther
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Miho Jinja ShrineMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
The shrine is the head shrine of all shrines dedicated to the god Ebisu. The main shrine building is built in the Miho-zukuri style and consists of two halls joined together. The Miko-mai (shrine m...
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Tamatsukuriyu Jinja ShrineMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
It is said that touching the Negai-Ishi (wishing rock) in the shrine premise will grant your wishes regarding love. People from all over Japan come to make a wish and buy good-luck charm stones.
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Ryuunji TempleHamada City, Shimane Prefecture
Ryuunji is an ancient temple with a history of over 600 years, known for its beautiful buildings and garden with cherry blossoms in spring, azaleas in May, red leaves in autumn, and a beautiful sno...
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Suga Jinja ShrineUnnan City, Shimane Prefecture
According to Kojiki, an early Japanese chronicle of myths and legends, Suga Jinja Shrine was the very first shrine of Japan. It is also known as the birthplace of waka, a form of Japanese poetry.
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Gesshoji TempleMatsue City, Shimane Prefecture
Gesshoji Temple is the family temple of the Matsudaira clan. Nine lords are buried here, each grave fronted by an ornate gate. The "monster tortoise of Gessho-ji," as described by Lafcadio Hearn, i...
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Shorenji TempleHamada City, Shimane Prefecture
The famous carvings on the main gate of Shorenji Temple is the work of Kiichiro Toyohara, known as the ‘Artisan of Wada.’ Carvings of the giant phoenix and other animals and plants can also be foun...
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Ebisu Jinja ShrineMasuda City, Shimane Prefecture
The shrine sits atop a rocky reef on Miyagajima Island. As the white sand path leading to the shrine disappears under the ocean during spring tide, Ebisu Jinja Shrine is also called the Mont Saint-...
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Kiyomizu-dera TempleYasugi City, Shimane Prefecture
With the Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu (the 11-faced statue of Kannon) as its principal object of worship, the Kiyomizudera Temple, with a history of over 1400 years, is known as a temple for driving aw...
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Ema family residence ruin1-573 Tono Kamioka Hida Gifu
【Hida,Building】【Hida,Shrine】 Once Ema family govern Kamioka area. This is a replica of their house and garden.
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historic sites/gardens castles/castle ruinsOther
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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.
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mountain villages farm villages fields/pastures NatureOther
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Downward viewFurukawa,Hida City
【Hida,Nature】【Hida,Landscape】 This is a downward view from mountains of Furukawa. The town is surrounded by mountains.
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mountain villages Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabins forests/woodsOther
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Hida City Hall2-22 Honmachi Furukawa,Hida City
【Hida,Building】 This is a Hida City Hall. It can shoot inside also city mayor's room and roof top as well.
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homes/residences apartments/condominiums government & public facilities office rooms/meeting roomsOther
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Sugo roadside station8-3 Kamioka-cho, Hida City
【Hida,Building】【Hida,Others】 It located between Furukawa and Kamioka. It's woody taste is feel warmness. It was closed 2019's fall so you can use flexibly.
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Shiwa Inari ShrineShiwa cho, Iwate prefecture
God for productiveness of grain, loads of fish and traffic safety.
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Tajiri Fishing PortTajiri, Iwami cho, Tottori prefecture
You can command a panorama view of the bay from the observatory next to the port. It's a hilly ground and there is a row of narrow streets and houses. Animation "Free!" has a inspiration from this ...
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seashores on Sea of Japan side lighthouses/wharfs/piers harbors/ports/canals/aquafarmsOther
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