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TV drama · 2007

Furin Kazan — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Nagano, Kanagawa. 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

Kawanakajima Battlefield

Nagano Start here

The plain of the 1561 battle the drama's Yamamoto Kansuke dies on.

Getting there
Bus from Nagano Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
風林火山 (NHK大河ドラマ)

Shiojiri Pass

Nagano

The pass where Takeda broke the Ogasawara — the view takes in Lake Suwa and Fuji beyond it.

Getting there
Okaya Stn + 15 min by car · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
風林火山 (NHK大河ドラマ)

Takato Castle site

Nagano

The Ina castle Takeda took in 1545 and rebuilt as a southern base; the ramparts are now a cherry park.

Getting there
Bus from Inashi Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
風林火山 (NHK大河ドラマ)

Odawara Castle

Kanagawa

The Hojo castle Takeda besieged in 1569, the campaign that ends the drama's three-way alliance.

Getting there
Odawara Stn (JR Tokaido Main Line) · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Narrow passage — do not stop to shoot
Sources
風林火山 (NHK大河ドラマ)

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