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TV drama · 1997

Mori Motonari — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in Hiroshima, Shimane. 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

Yoshida-Koriyama Castle Ruins

Hiroshima Start here

The mountain the Mori ruled the Chugoku region from; the earthworks run over the whole hill.

Getting there
Yoshidaguchi Stn + bus · 25 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
毛利元就 (NHK大河ドラマ)

Gassan Toda Castle site

Shimane

The Amago mountain fortress Motonari starved out in 1566, the campaign that finished the drama's rival house.

Getting there
Bus from Yasugi Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
毛利元就 (NHK大河ドラマ)

Kanayama Castle site

Hiroshima

The Takeda mountain fort above Hiroshima that Motonari's rise begins against.

Getting there
Furuichibashi Stn, then trail · 50 min walk
Before you go
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
毛利元就 (NHK大河ドラマ)

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