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Film · 1983

The Ballad of Narayama — filming locations

1 place you can visit, in Nagano. 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 · 1

Minami-Otari Station

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The station for the Otari valley where the film was shot over a year of real seasons.

Getting there
Minami-Otari Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Keep your voice down
  • Check the last cablecar or bus before dark
Sources
楢山節考 (1983年の映画)

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