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TV drama · 2009

Well Kame — filming locations

4 places you can visit, in Tokushima. 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 · 4

Hiwasa Hachiman Shrine

Tokushima Start here

The shrine of the Tokushima surf town the drama is set in; its autumn festival carries the floats into the sea.

Getting there
Kitagawachi Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Worshippers come first
  • Residential area — people live here
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
ウェルかめ

Hiwasa Station

Tokushima

The station of the drama's town, with a foot bath on the platform and sea turtles nesting a walk away.

Getting there
Hiwasa Stn · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not block the path or road
Sources
日和佐駅

Hiwasa Sea Turtle Museum Caretta

Tokushima

The turtle museum on the beach the drama is built around.

Getting there
Kitagawachi Stn · 17 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Closed on Mondays
  • Keep quiet indoors
Sources
日和佐うみがめ博物館カレッタ

Michi-no-Eki Hiwasa

Tokushima

The roadside station beside Hiwasa's platform, with a foot bath looking over the tracks.

Getting there
Hiwasa Stn (JR Mugi Line) · 2 min walk
Before you go
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Very crowded — expect queues
Sources
道の駅日和佐

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