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Film · 2003

Lost in Translation — filming locations

5 places you can visit, in Tokyo, Kyoto. 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 · 5

Shibuya Crossing (dinosaur billboard view)

Tokyo Start here

Charlotte's walk through the crossing under the screen dinosaur. The billboard content has since changed.

Getting there
Shibuya Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Do not block the path or road
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
渋谷スクランブル交差点 · ロスト・イン・トランスレーション

Park Hyatt Tokyo — New York Bar

Tokyo

Bob and Charlotte's bar, on the 52nd floor. Open to non-guests with a cover charge and a dress code.

Getting there
Tochomae Stn (Toei Oedo Line) · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Dress code enforced (no shorts or sandals)
  • Cover charge applies
  • No photography indoors
  • Evening entry may be 20+ only
Sources
パークハイアット東京 · ロスト・イン・トランスレーション

Nanzenji Temple

Kyoto

Charlotte's Kyoto day trip: the gate, the aqueduct and the gravel path all appear.

Getting there
Keage Stn · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Admission fee required
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
ロスト・イン・トランスレーション

Shibuya Station

Tokyo

Where Bob and Charlotte come up into the crossing, one of the film's few daylight excursions.

Getting there
Shibuya Stn (JR Yamanote Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
ロスト・イン・トランスレーション

Nakameguro Station

Tokyo

The stop on the night out that takes the two away from the hotel and into the city.

Getting there
Nakameguro Stn (Tokyu Toyoko Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
ロスト・イン・トランスレーション

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