{"id":33,"date":"2025-12-25T12:38:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T03:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locationbox.metro.tokyo.lg.jp\/english\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2025-12-25T12:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T03:38:07","slug":"public","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.locationbox.metro.tokyo.lg.jp\/english\/shooting\/public\/","title":{"rendered":"Filming on Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Filming on Roads<\/h1>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n <\/header>\r\n
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\r\n When shooting films and videos on roads, a road use permit issued by the police chief is necessary. Also, sometimes a road occupation permit issued by the road administrator is required when you place something on, or take something away from, roads for continuous periods\r\n of time. Road use permits are not the same as permits to close down streets. This is because closing down a street has a significant impact on traffic, making it difficult to get permits for road closures. Even though Kabuki-Cho in Shinjuku and the intersection in front\r\n of Shibuya station are popular locations among overseas film crews, it is hard to obtain road use permits to shoot in downtown areas like this because of security risks. Contact the police or the Tokyo Location Box well in advance of the desired shoot date. In practice,\r\n road use permits and road occupation permits may not need to be obtained for small on-street location shooting (three people or less without a tripod and lights).\r\n <\/p>\r\n

Applying for Road Use Permits<\/h2>\r\n

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1.Pinpoint the Location on a Map<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n First of all, you need to pinpoint the location where the shooting will take place. Then, find out which local police department has jurisdiction over the area. Since some areas\u2019 use as shoot locations are restricted by the police, make an inquiry at the local police\r\n department or TLB before starting preparations.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/section>\r\n

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2.Prepare Necessary Documents for Road Use Permits<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \u2605 Road use permit application form
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