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Film · 2001

Waterboys — filming locations

3 places you can visit, in Shizuoka, Chiba. 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

Sagara, Makinohara

Shizuoka Start here

The seaside town whose high school the film's synchronised swimming club is drawn from.

Getting there
Kanaya Stn + 40 min by bus · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
相良町 · ウォーターボーイズ

Kamogawa Sea World

Chiba

The aquarium the boys train at with the dolphins in the film.

Getting there
Awa-Kamogawa Stn · 26 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
鴨川シーワールド · ウォーターボーイズ

Awa High School

Chiba

The Tateyama school whose pool the film's synchronised swimming was shot in. A working school — from the road.

Getting there
Tateyama Stn (JR Uchibo Line) · 12 min walk
Before you go
  • Working school — the grounds are off limits
  • Visiting hours are limited
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
千葉県立安房高等学校 · ウォーターボーイズ

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