‘In the movie “A Story of Yonosuke” (2013), the last sequence that first shows Yonosuke (Kengo Kora) taking a picture of Shoko (Yuriko Yoshitaka) about to leave for France, then their pledge to soon meet again, and finally Yosuke taking a picture of cherry blossoms before running off was filmed around Hirayama 2-chome in Hino City. The cut that shows them sitting together—and used on the movie package—was also taken here. After hearing that many fans had been looking for the location to visit it, I decided to provide more details about it.’
[Producer of “A Story of Yonosuke”]

The park bench where Mika Shirasu (Ayako Imoto) falls asleep dead drunk in episode 4 of the drama series “Your home is my business!” (2016) is in Hino Central Park in Hino City. The flat and even premises of the park are characterized by a large lawn expanse as well as a grove of mixed trees. Follow the path that goes through the grove and enjoy the flowers of each season. The park also features an outdoor stage used for concerts and other events. Many people visit the park on event days. Apart from this production, scenes from the drama series “Priceless” (2012) and “Hero” (2014) were also filmed here.

A phone booth set up on an empty plot of land of Toyoda in Hino City was one of the filming locations in the movie “Impossibility Defense” (2018). The plot of the movie revolves around Tadashi Usobuki (Tori Matsuzaka), a contract killer who receives requests from clients wishing someone dead. The phone booth is where they leave him messages with their motives as well as a way to find the intended victims. The area along the Asa River, which flows nearby, features walking and cycling courses that are perfect for a leisurely stroll or ride while you enjoy the scenery.

The poster picture of the main cast of the movie “Kiseki: Sobito of That Day” (2017) was taken under Fuchu Yotsuya Bridge in Hino City. The Green Boys band practice scene was filmed in the stairs under the bride, which resulted in a memorable shot of the dancing members: Hide (Masaki Suda), Navi (Ryusei Yokohama), 92 (Ryo Narita), and Soh (Yosuke Sugino). Fuchuyotsuya Bridge spans over Tama River to connect Kokuritsu Fuchu Interchange on the Chuo Expressway and Tama New Town. It was opened to traffic on December 17, 1998. The beautiful straight lines of the tension cables are typical of ‘cable-stayed bridge’ structures.

In the movie “Too Young to Die!” (2016), Daisuke (Ryunosuke Kamiki) visits Takahata Fudo-son Kongo-ji temple in Hino City on a school trip. Since ancient times, the temple is cited as one of the three Fudo Myo-o. It is also known as the bodaiji (temple taking care of a family’s dead) of Shinsengumi’s Vice-Commander Hijikata Toshizo. Apart from a five-storied pagoda that can be visited, various events such as markets and festivals are held on the precincts of the temple all year round. Consult the event schedule on the official homepage and come take a stroll on the precincts of the temple.

The shop where Misaki (Asami Usuda) and Hiro (Kensou Kato) see each other in the drama series "Mahoro Ekimae Bangaichi - Location without an Address in front of Mahoro Station" (2013) is "ZERO ONE CAFÉ" here in Machida. It operates as a cafe by day and serves alcohol by night. It is a fancy place where you can relax even if you are not a fan of the drama.

The mount stands at 599 m above sea level in Hachioji City and is located about one hour away from the urban center by train. Many people come to visit Mount Takao, which is known for the beautiful nature each season brings to its surroundings year-round. In addition to several hiking courses, a cable car and lifts are also available so that men and women of all ages can easily reach the top and enjoy the view. With more than 2.6 million visitors annually, Mount Takao boasts the world’s greatest number of climbers. The area that includes the summit is called Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-national Park. When the skies are clear, Mount Fuji—a World Heritage site—can be seen in the distance from the observation deck. Many bustling restaurants and souvenir shops can also be found near the foot of the mount. The area has been selected as a three-star sightseeing spot by Michelin.

“Nihon Kogakuin College Hachioji Campus” in Hachioji-shi was featured in the drama, “ATARU” (2012) as Teito Medical University.

Juuichi-chome Jaya (the teahouse in the 11th district), where Hana Komori (Naoko Iijima) and Akari Komori (Kyoko Fukada) are living in the drama series "Innocence in Bloom" (2003), is "Juuichi-chome Jaya - the teahouse in the 11th district," with the exact same name, here in Hachioji. This teahouse on the hillside of the Takao Mountain is a rest house where alpinists can have the well-known Tororo soba (buckwheat noodles with grated yam) and tasty Japanese sweets. Many people crowd into this place to enjoy meals and a few glasses of beer while looking at the superb view of the mountains on fine days.

Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences in Hachioji City served as one of the locations for the movie “Confessions” (2010). Several red-brick school buildings harmoniously dot the beautiful campus that has been used as the set of numerous other movies and drama series. A great number of independent student films were also produced at this location.
* Produced with the assistance of Tokyo Location Box

MITSUI OUTLET PARK TAMA MINAMI OSAWA in Hachioji is a place where the mysterious old man (Toshiyuki Nishida) in the movie "Love&Peace" (2015) visits. The mall appears to be bustling with Christmas sales in the movie. The mall accomodates 110 shops from foods to fashion retails as well as varieties of restaurants. The location is also used for filming many other movies and dramas.
* Produced with the assistance of Tokyo Location Box

Lake Okutama is an artificial lake that was created when the Ogouchi Dam was built on the Tama River. It is officially called ‘Ogouchi Reservoir.’ It straddles four municipalities: Okutama-machi in Tokyo, as well as Tabayama-mura, Kosuge-mura and Koshu City in Yamanashi Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains rich in flora and fauna, the location offers beautiful sceneries all year round: cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in the summer, colored leaves in autumn, and breathtaking landscapes in winter. Different exhibits are displayed at the Okutama Water and Green Friendship Hall, located by the lake, to present the local history and culture, the natural environment of Okutama—a source of water for the residents of Tokyo—and the inner workings of the dam, making it a great place to learn about water and the lives of people around it. Many people come this peaceful oasis of the metropolitan area to relax.

The last scene of the movie “Harmonium” (2016) was filmed on Sunniwa Bridge in Nishitama District. Just as the Japanese title implies [the title literally translates as ‘Stand on the Abyss’], the location of the climax invites you to step into new territories. The bridge spans over the upper part of Tama River, between upstream Okutama and downstream Ome, and is surrounded by the deep green of the Okutama area. From the bridge, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the tapestry the valley and limpid stream create. Mountain paths along the valley as well as areas of the dry river bed are maintained as hiking and trekking courses. It’s a perfect spot to fully enjoy nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Along with your visit of the location, make sure to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the valley or a therapeutic walk in the forest.
*2016 Cannes Film Festival, Un Certain Regard, Jury Prize

This is the street commonly known as “Base side street”, which extends along with the National Highway No. 16, facing the Yokota Air Base. The street which extends along American-style buildings is the home to various stores, including vintage clothing stores where offers a wide variety of jeans and aloha shirts, stores selling antique items and imported goods, army-issued goods and souvenir shops for foreigners. This is the spot where you can enjoy window shopping while experiencing the uniquely exotic atmosphere. You may want to stop by in this area when you are on a tour of filming locations in Fussa-shi.

The drama "Aibou 12" (2013) uses "Fussa City Hall" in Ukyo's (Yutaka Mizutani) interogation scene.

The location that was used in the 2013 series "Hanzawa Naoki" for the Tokyo Central Bank company entrance ceremony was here, in the large hall of the Fussa City Civic Hall. The scene where Hanzawa (Sakai Masato) renews his vows to take vengeance was shot here. There are regularly music performances and workshops being held in the hall, so we highly recommend visiting it while touring the film locations.

Kumagawa Myojin Hall, located on the precincts of Kumagawa Shrine in Fussa City, became the training camp for the members of the Competitive Karuta Club in the movie “Chihayafuru Kami no ku” (2016). Scenes showing the characters having a meal or practicing for the Hyakunin Isshu Karuta Tournament were filmed in the exquisite hall that was built more than 50 years ago. The scenes featuring Ayase Chihaya (Suzu Hirose), Taichi Mashima (Shuhei Nomura), Hideo Harada (Jun Kunimura), as well as a large number of participating extras were taken over the course of three days. The Kagura-den of Kumagawa Shrine, possibly the oldest shrine in Fussa City, is a special place normally used for events such as festivals or gatherings. Kumagawa Shrine is one of the 10 famous sights of Fussa City, and its Main Hall was designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Tokyo. Stone statues of the Seven Lucky Gods are worshiped at the shrine, making it a somewhat unconventional place where Shinto and Buddhism come together. Take some time to enjoy a casual pilgrimage at Kumagawa Shrine!

The Mito Karuta National Tournament in the movie “Chihayafuru Part 1” (2016) was held at Fussa City Civic Hall. The scene in which Taichi Mashima (Shuhei Nomura) can be seen participating in the tournament as well as scenes showing the audience and participants go in and out of the venue were filmed at the hall. With a seating capacity of 1,062 in the Big Hall and 260 in the Small Hall, Fussa City Civic Hall regularly holds a variety of events such as live music concerts, movie showings, and rakugo shows. The concerts organized by the residents also bring much excitement to Fussa City. Make sure to check the hall’s event schedule in advance to enjoy your visit of the location even more. The Big Hall was also used as the filming location for the welcoming ceremony scene in the drama series “Hanzawa Naoki” (2013).

In the movie "I Just Wanna Hug You" (2014), Ma-san (Ryo Nishikido) belongs to a basket ball team called Abashiri Alcatraz, that plays a game in this 'Fussa Central Gymnasium'. The scenes that the parents of Ma-san (Jun Kunimura) and of Tsukasa (Jun Fubuki) support the game was shot here. This comprehensive gymnasium is available for sports and recreations for citizens and an individual use is also OK.
* Produced with the assistance of Tokyo Location Box

The tea house 'Fukuan' in the 'Bunka no Mori' of Fussa city was used to shoot the scenes of tea lessons of Haruko (Shimone Kamishirai) and Fukuna (Jyurina Matsui / SKE48) and singing in the movie 'Lady Maiko' (2014). The house is in wooden single-story of Sukiya style and can also be used for a tea ceremony lesson. There is rich nature of Musashino remained in the surrounding and it is recommended for a walk.