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TV drama · 2018

Half Blue Sky — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in Gifu, Gunma. 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

Iwamura Castle Ruins

Gifu Start here

The mountain castle above the old post town the drama is set in — one of the highest in Japan.

Getting there
Iwamura Stn · 30 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Keep your voice down
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
半分、青い。

Iwamura Station

Gifu

The little Akechi Railway station the drama's home town is reached by.

Getting there
Iwamura Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
岩村駅

Sori Station

Gunma

A Watarase valley station used for the drama's railway scenes.

Getting there
Sori Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
Sources
沢入駅

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