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TV anime · 2022

The Heike Story — filming locations

2 places you can visit, in Nara. 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

Todaiji Temple

Nara Start here

Burned by the Taira in the raid on Nara the story tells; the Great Buddha Hall was rebuilt afterwards.

Getting there
Kintetsu Nara Stn · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
平家物語 (アニメ)

Kofukuji Temple

Nara

The Fujiwara temple burned in the same raid, and the seat of the monks who defied the Taira.

Getting there
Kintetsu Nara Stn · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
平家物語 (アニメ)

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