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TV drama · 2006

Imotako Nankin — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in Osaka, Hyogo. 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

Nakanoshima Park

Osaka Start here

The island park between the two rivers, in the Osaka the drama's writer lives in.

Getting there
Kitahama Stn · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
芋たこなんきん

Ikuta Shrine

Hyogo

The Kobe shrine in the drama's wartime chapters, rebuilt after the 1995 earthquake.

Getting there
Sannomiya Stn · 3 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Extremely crowded over New Year
Sources
芋たこなんきん

Arima Onsen

Hyogo

The old hot-spring town behind Kobe the family travels to.

Getting there
Arima-Onsen Stn (Kobe Electric Railway) · At the station
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
芋たこなんきん

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