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Film · 1974

Castle of Sand — filming locations

2 places you can visit, in Shimane, Tokyo. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

Open on the map

Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 2

Kamedake Station

Shimane Start here

The station whose name — pronounced in the Izumo dialect — is the clue the whole investigation turns on. The station house serves soba.

Getting there
Kamedake Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Unstaffed station — buy tickets in advance
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
Sources
亀嵩駅 · 砂の器

Kamata Station

Tokyo

The Tokyo station whose rail yard the film's murder is set beside.

Getting there
Kamata Stn (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
砂の器

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