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Film · 2012

The Wings of the Kirin — filming locations

2 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 · 2

Nihonbashi Bridge

Tokyo Start here

The 1911 stone bridge whose bronze kirin the film is named for; the victim walks here to die beneath the wings.

Getting there
Nihombashi Stn (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
Sources
日本橋 (東京都中央区)

Amazake Yokocho

Tokyo

The Ningyocho lane of old shops the detective works through; the district's small storefronts carry the film's legwork.

Getting there
Ningyocho Stn (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • No photography indoors
Sources
麒麟の翼

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