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Feb 17, 2020 · If you’re looking to explore the real-life sets of your favorite films, here are some highlights. Shibuya Crossing is one of Tokyo's most recognised locations. Lost in Translation is mostly shot in the busy districts of Shinjuku and Shibuya.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Akira Kurosawa: 5 Essential Movies From Japan’s Greatest Filmmaker (GaijinPot Article) Rashomon, Ikiru, Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, and Ran. As mentioned in the article, these were the five Kurosawa films on the IMDb Top 250 at the time of writing. Living ‘Lost in Translation’ and Examining the Film’s Global Legacy, 15 Years Later (/Film ...
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Park Hyatttokyo
- Zojoji Temple
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Womb
- Engyoji Temple
- Gunkanjima,Nagasaki
- Gonpachi Nishiazabu
The Memoirs of Geisha is a movie about a young Japanese girl to become a professional Geisha (Sayuri). Although the movie was shot on a set in USA mainly, some parts were shot in home of Geishas, Kyoto, including the most visited shrine “Fushimi Inari Taisha” where the young Sayuri runs through the famous red torii gates. Address: 68 Fukakusa Yabun...
The Oscar-winning movie directed by Sophia Coppola. “Lost in Translation” was shot in many locations in a heart of Tokyo. Lots of scenes were set in the hotel where main two characters stayed and met each other, which is Park Hyatt Tokyo in Shinjuku. Address: 3-7–1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ward, Tokyo Website:https://tokyo.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/ho...
The spin-off movie featuring the character “Wolverine” from X-MEN series. The movie was set mainly in Japan. This unrealistic view of the temple with Tokyo Tower behind is actually real. The temple is called Zojoji and it was used for the scene of Mr. Yasuda’s funeral. Many of other locations in Tokyo can be seen in the movie,too! Address: 4–7–35 S...
The opening scene of the 4th movie of Resident Evil series was filmed at the crossing in Shibuya. This world famous scramble crossing can be also seen in Lost in Translation and The Fast The Furious:Tokyo Drift. Address: 2-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ward, Tokyo
The award winning movie has four different stories set in different locations and one was set in Tokyo. Womb is the biggest and one of the most popular clubs in Japan. It was set for the scene when the Japanese high school girl Chieko goes out for a night. Address: 2–16 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ward, Tokyo Website: http://www.womb.co.jp/en/
The Oscar nominated movie has shown the beautiful Samurai spirit to the world. The beautiful temple “Engyoji” which appears on the movie is located in Hyogo prefecture (next to Kyoto). Engyoji temple was used several time for shooting Japanese dramas and movies,too. Address: 2968 Shosha, Himeji-shi, Hyogo Website: http://www.shosha.or.jp/
The UNESCO world heritage site island “Hashima” a.k.a. Gunkanjima (battleship island) appeared on James Bond movie, Skyfall. In case many of us have doubted if the island really exists, Yes, it is real and you can actually visit in/around the island within tours. Address: Takashimamachi, Nagasaki Website: http://www.gunkanjima-concierge.com/en/inde...
The legendary movie by Quentin Tarantino was featured with lots of Japanese essences. The scene of the mass fight with her shiny Japanese sword is taken in Gonpachi restaurant in Nishiazabu,Tokyo. Gonpachi is also known as the place where ex Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi and ex US President dined together. Address: 1−13−11, Nishiazabu, Minato-war...
- Lost in translation. Lost in translation which was released in 2003 was almost entirely shot in Shibuya and Shinjuku in Tokyo. The Park Hyatt Tokyo is the hotel in Shinjuku where the two Americans who felt no small degree of culture shock in Japan spend most of their free time and meet each other.
- Kill Bill. Released in 2003, Kill Bill Vol.1 is an American martial arts film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Although Kill Bill Vol. 1 were shot mostly in Pasadena, Los Angeles and the Beijing Film Studio, many scenes were inspired by several location in Tokyo.
- The Last Samurai. Engyoji Temple on Mount Shosha located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture in Kansai Region was chosen as a filming location for The Last Samurai (2003).
- Babel. Babel, released in 2006 has won several film awards including Cannes Film Festival and Golden Globe Awards. The movie is about the married couple who was on vacation in Moroccan desert and an interlocking story involving four different families.
Oct 20, 2017 · Many of the indoor scenes for Sophia Coppola’s Oscar-winning movie were filmed at the popular hotel, found in Shinjuku, Tokyo’s business hub and red-light district.
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Nov 1, 2022 · Director Sophia Coppola's Oscar-winning film, Lost in Translation was actually shot in Tokyo, and many of the film's scenes were also centred in Park Hyatt Tokyo, where Scarlett Johansson and...
Relive the tale of star-crossed lovers, Taki and Mitsuha by going on a Your Name pilgrimage and visit the real-life locations (or locations that inspired many parts of the film) all in Tokyo.
