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TV drama · 2001

Churasan — filming locations

2 places you can visit, in Okinawa. 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 · 2

Kohama Island

Okinawa Start here

The Yaeyama island the drama is set on; the ridge road it opens with is signposted as Shugoro Road.

Getting there
Ishigaki Port + 30 min by ferry · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
小浜島 · ちゅらさん

Churaumi Aquarium

Okinawa

The Motobu aquarium on the northern coast the drama's Okinawa is built around.

Getting there
Bus from Naha Bus Terminal · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
沖縄美ら海水族館

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