TV drama · 2003
Musashi Bushi — filming locations
5 places you can visit, in Kyoto, Iwate, Hokkaido. 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.
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Kyoto
Start here
The Kamo crossing where Benkei's duel with Ushiwakamaru is set — the scene the whole legend opens on.
- Getting there
- Kiyomizu-Gojo Stn (Keihan Main Line) · 1 min walk
- Before you go
- Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
- Very crowded — expect queues
- No tripods or selfie sticks
- Sources
- 武蔵坊弁慶
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Iwate
The Hiraizumi temple of the Oshu Fujiwara, where Yoshitsune and Benkei take refuge and make their last stand.
- Getting there
- Hiraizumi Stn (JR Tohoku Main Line) · 32 min walk
- Before you go
- Admission fee required
- Worshippers come first
- A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
- Sources
- 武蔵坊弁慶
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Hokkaido
The Shakotan headland named for the legend that Benkei watched the sea from it; a bronze figure stands on the point.
- Getting there
- Bus from Otaru Stn · 3 min walk
- Before you go
- Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
- Few buses — check your return time before you go
- Keep your voice down
- Sources
- 武蔵坊弁慶
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Nara
The Nara temple Benkei is said to have trained at before Kyoto.
- Getting there
- Kintetsu-Nara Stn (Kintetsu Nara Line) · 18 min walk
- Before you go
- Admission fee required
- Very crowded — expect queues
- Worshippers come first
- Sources
- 武蔵坊弁慶
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Kanagawa
The Sagami shrine on the Minamoto's road east, older than Kamakura's own.
- Getting there
- Kita-Chigasaki Stn (JR Sagami Line) · 24 min walk
- Before you go
- Worshippers come first
- Keep your voice down
- Residential area — people live here
- Sources
- 鶴嶺八幡宮 · 武蔵坊弁慶
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