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Film · 1977

The Village of Eight Gravestones — filming locations

2 places you can visit, in Okayama. 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

Makido Cave

Okayama Start here

The limestone cave the film's underground scenes were shot in, lit and walkable for 450 m.

Getting there
Niimi Stn + 30 min by bus · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Narrow passage — do not stop to shoot
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
Sources
八つ墓村 (1977年の映画)

Hirokane Residence

Okayama

The fortress-walled Okayama manor used for the Tajimi house of the story.

Getting there
Bus from Bitchu-Takahashi Stn · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Narrow passage — do not stop to shoot
Sources
八つ墓村 (1977年の映画)

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