Japanese style architecture

Oiwa Shrine

Oiwa Shrine sits at the foot of Mt. Oiwa, which is said to be the oldest holy mountain in Hitachi, Ibaraki.
Near the entrance, about three meters from the ground there is a mysteriously shaped giant cedar tree divided into three. You can feel the energy of the universe. Mt. Oiwa enshrined 188 gods, it makes the mountain become a popular power spot.

  • 御岩神社

No. 5083

Location

Northern Ibaraki Irishikencho, Hitachi

Access

  • Approx. 1hour 10 mins from Ibaraki Airport by car
  • Approx. 1hour 50mins from Narita Airport by car
  • Approx. 2hour 15mins from Haneda Airport by car

House of The Sakano Family

Former residence of the Sakano family in Taiseikyo. The main building, main gate, mud wall, etc. are designated as national important cultural properties. Typical private house of the Edo era based on a “four-rooms floorplan” The house is used for various shootings such as historical drama and commercials.
The school is visited by many famous calligraphers and painters, lots of extraordinary pieces created there.

  • 坂野家住宅

No. 0037

Location

Western Ibaraki Onogomachi, Joso

Access

  • Approx. 1hour 10mins from Ibaraki Airport by car
  • Approx. 1hour from Narita Airport by car
  • Approx. 1hour 25mins from Haneda Airport by car

Warp Station Edo

The approximately 40,000 square meters site is formed by the”Edo Castle Zone” and the “Edo Town Zone”. Everything is made based on historical evidence. This is a location where many NHK dramas were filmed.
In the garden of the samurai residence inside the “Edo Castle Zone” was used for the shooting of the movie “Zatoichi”.
The shops and townhouses within the “Edo Town Zone” are often used for shooting as well.

  • ワープステーション江戸

No. 0059

Location

Southern Ibaraki Minamiota, Tsukubamirai

Access

  • Approx. 1hour from Ibaraki Airport by car
  • Approx. 1hour from Narita Airport by car
  • Approx. 1hour 20mins from Haneda Airport by car

Nakago Onsen, TORYANSE

Great hot spring facilities in the forest where you can feel the power of nature and the four seasons.
The facility has a big parking lot, 127 square meter event hall that can hold a banquet or party and a beautiful terrace is also a great place for shooting.

  • 中郷温泉「通りゃんせ」

No. 1141

Location

Northern Ibaraki Nakagocho, Kitaibaraki

Access

  • Approx. 1hour 10mins form Ibaraki Airport by car
  • Approx. 1hour 50mins form Narita Airport by car
  • Approx. 2hour 250mins form Haneda Airport by car

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