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TV drama · 1979

3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in 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

Horikiri Station

Tokyo Start here

The wooden platform by the Arakawa embankment where the teacher of the series talks his pupils round — for forty years.

Getting there
Horikiri Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
堀切駅 · 3年B組金八先生

Meijiza

Tokyo

The Nihonbashi theatre the series' stage adaptations and reunion specials were held at.

Getting there
Hamacho Stn (Toei Shinjuku Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep quiet indoors
  • No photography indoors
Sources
3年B組金八先生

Ueno Zoo

Tokyo

The zoo the class visits in the series' school-trip episodes.

Getting there
Nezu Stn (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line) · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
3年B組金八先生

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