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TV drama · 1981

Onna Taikoki — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Kyoto, Aichi. 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 · 4

Kodaiji Temple

Kyoto Start here

The temple Nene founded for Hideyoshi after his death, and lived out her years in.

Getting there
Gion-shijo Stn · 14 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Worshippers come first
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
おんな太閤記

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Daitokuji

Kyoto

The Zen complex where Hideyoshi held Nobunaga's funeral in 1582 and claimed his succession.

Getting there
Kitaoji Stn (Kyoto Subway Karasuma Line) · 18 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Worshippers come first
  • No photography indoors
Sources
おんな太閤記

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Okazaki Castle

Aichi

Ieyasu's birthplace, seat of the ally Nene's household deals with throughout the drama.

Getting there
Okazaki-koen-mae Stn (Meitetsu) · 9 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
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Fushimi Castle site

Kyoto

Hideyoshi's last castle, where Nene keeps the household through his final years.

Getting there
Momoyama Stn (JR Nara Line) · 13 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not enter private property
Sources
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