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TV drama · 1999

Genroku Ryoran — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in Hyogo, Nagano, Tokyo. 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

Ako Castle

Hyogo Start here

The castle the forty-seven ronin lost when their lord was ordered to die — the start of the story.

Getting there
Banshu-Ako Stn · 20 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
赤穂城 · 元禄繚乱

Suwa Taisha

Nagano

The Shinano shrine on the road the drama's retainers travel between Edo and the west.

Getting there
Shimosuwa Stn (JR Chuo Main Line) · 15 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
元禄繚乱

Kaneiji

Tokyo

The Tokugawa house temple at Ueno, where the shogun of the drama makes his observances.

Getting there
Uguisudani Stn (JR Yamanote Line) · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
元禄繚乱

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