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Film · 1977

The Yellow Handkerchief — filming locations

2 places you can visit, in Hokkaido. 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

Lake Akan Onsen

Hokkaido Start here

The hot-spring town on the drive north the film follows across Hokkaido.

Getting there
Kushiro Stn + 120 min by bus · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Paying guests have priority
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
Sources
幸福の黄色いハンカチ

Yagishiri Island

Hokkaido

The island off the Rumoi coast the film's journey passes, reached by ferry from Haboro.

Getting there
Haboro Port + 60 min by ferry · 5 min walk
Before you go
  • Remote — a car or long bus ride is needed
  • Few buses — check your return time before you go
  • Keep your voice down
  • Residential area — people live here
Sources
焼尻島 · 幸福の黄色いハンカチ

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