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TV drama · 2013

Amachan — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in Iwate. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 3

Kuji Station

Iwate Start here

The drama's Kita-Sanriku Station. The Sanriku Railway platform beside it is the one from the opening.

Getting there
Kuji Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Check the last cablecar or bus before dark
Sources
久慈駅 · あまちゃん

Tanohata Station

Iwate

A Sanriku Railway stop on the coast the drama rides along, rebuilt after the tsunami.

Getting there
Tanohata Stn · 1 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
田野畑駅 · あまちゃん

Miyako Station

Iwate

The Sanriku Railway junction down the coast from the drama's Kitasanriku.

Getting there
Miyako Stn (JR Yamada Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
あまちゃん

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