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TV drama · 1996

Hakusen Nagashi — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Nagano. 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

Matsumoto Station

Nagano Start here

The station the seven friends meet and part at across the series and its specials; Matsumoto is the whole drama's ground.

Getting there
Matsumoto Stn (JR Shinonoi Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
白線流し

Fukashi Shrine

Nagano

The old Matsumoto shrine whose grounds appear through the series' town scenes.

Getting there
Matsumoto Stn (JR Shinonoi Line) · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
白線流し

Asama Onsen

Nagano

The hot-spring quarter on Matsumoto's edge used in the series; a bus ride from the station, not a walk.

Getting there
Bus from Matsumoto Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
浅間温泉 · 白線流し

Lake Kizaki

Nagano

The Omachi lake the series' summer scenes are set on, at the foot of the Northern Alps.

Getting there
Inao Stn (JR Oito Line) · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
木崎湖

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