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TV drama · 1990

Tobu ga Gotoku — filming locations

2 places you can visit, in Kyoto, Kagoshima. 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 · 2

Kiyomizudera

Kyoto Start here

The Kyoto temple the Satsuma men move through in the drama's bakumatsu politics.

Getting there
Kiyomizu-Gojo Stn (Keihan Main Line) · 24 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Worshippers come first
Sources
翔ぶが如く (NHK大河ドラマ)

Tsurumaru Castle Gate

Kagoshima

The Satsuma castle gate, rebuilt in 2020, where the drama's domain politics are set.

Getting there
Shiyakusho-mae Stop (Kagoshima Tram) · 4 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
翔ぶが如く (NHK大河ドラマ)

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