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TV drama · 1991

Taiheiki — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in Osaka, Kanagawa, 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 · 3

Chihaya Castle Ruins

Osaka Start here

The mountain fort Kusunoki Masashige held against a vastly larger army — the episode the drama turns on.

Getting there
Kawachinagano Stn + 40 min by 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
太平記 (NHK大河ドラマ)

Tosho-ji site

Kanagawa

The hollow behind Kamakura where the Hojo ended themselves in 1333 — the drama's central collapse.

Getting there
Kamakura Stn (JR Yokosuka Line) · 11 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Do not enter private property
Sources
太平記 (NHK大河ドラマ)

Kajuji

Kyoto

The Yamashina temple of the court the drama's war is fought over.

Getting there
Ono Stn (Kyoto Subway Tozai Line) · 8 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Worshippers come first
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
太平記 (NHK大河ドラマ)

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