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Film · 1989

Black Rain — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Osaka. 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 · 4

Shinsaibashi

Osaka Start here

The Osaka the film shot in 1989 — the arcade and the neon of Shinsaibashi carry most of its street scenes.

Getting there
Shinsaibashi Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
心斎橋 · ブラック・レイン

Senbonmatsu Bridge

Osaka

The spiral bridge over the Kizu river used in the film's chase.

Getting there
Kitakagaya Stn · 21 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Keep your voice down
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
Sources
ブラック・レイン

Osaka-Umeda Station (Hankyu)

Osaka

The concourse the film shot its crowd scenes in, unchanged in scale since 1989.

Getting there
Osaka-Umeda Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
ブラック・レイン

Juso Station

Osaka

The Yodogawa quarter of bars and neon the film shot its night scenes in.

Getting there
Juso Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Evening entry may be 20+ only
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
ブラック・レイン

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