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Film · 2006

Udon — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in Kagawa. 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

Zentsuji

Kagawa Start here

The udon-pilgrimage town at the centre of the film's Sanuki noodle boom; Kobo Daishi's birth temple stands a few minutes from the station.

Getting there
Zentsuji Stn (JR Dosan Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
UDON

Seto-Ohashi Memorial Park

Kagawa

The park under the bridge where Kosuke looks back at Sanuki from the water's edge.

Getting there
Bus from Kojima Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
瀬戸大橋記念公園 · UDON

Utazu Station

Kagawa

The junction station on the Sanuki noodle circuit, where the magazine crew changes trains between shops.

Getting there
Utazu Stn (JR Yosan Line) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • No tripods or selfie sticks
Sources
UDON

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