🎯 [Yamagata Shonai Movie Village Open Set] Get lost in the world of movies and take a tour of the spectacular filming locations of period dramas.

🎯 [Yamagata Shonai Movie Village Open Set] Get lost in the world of movies and take a tour of the spectacular filming locations of period dramas

"Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set" (formerly Shonai Movie Village) at the foot of Mt. Gassan in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture is a realistic filming location theme park where actual film and drama sets remain as they are. The six areas, including farm villages, fishing villages, post towns, and Sengoku Otemon Gate, are like a scene from the solemn Edo period. Even the background of nature, such as Mt. Gassan visible in the back of the set, is like a painting.

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🌟 Attractions and experiences
• Experience the film and drama filming locations as they are

Many famous works, such as "Rurouni Kenshin," "Departures," and "Samurai Marathon," have been filmed here. The long-established public bathhouse "Tsuruno-yu" and "Oshin's Birthplace" are preserved and open to the public as real sets.
• Six areas to explore by tour bus and on foot
The site is 2km long and can be moved around on foot or by a 500 yen tour bus. Each area has a different landscape, so you won't get bored even while walking.
• Plenty of rental costumes and play spots
You can take commemorative photos in rental samurai and princess costumes, there is a waterwheel and drum performance area, and a cardboard maze, so it's great for families.

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🚉Access and business information
• Address: 102 Higashimasukawayama, Kawashiro, Haguro-cho, Tsuruoka-shi, Yamagata
• Business period: Late April to mid-November (closed in winter)
• Opening hours: April to September 9:00-17:00 (last entrance 16:00), October to mid-November 9:00-16:00 (last entrance 15:00)
• Fee: 1,300 yen for adults / 900 yen for elementary school students / free for preschoolers / 500 yen for sightseeing bus
• Access: About 30 minutes by car from Shonai Asahi IC, about 50 minutes by bus + shuttle from JR Tsuruoka Station

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🍁Recommended season
• Spring to autumn: Surrounded by natural greenery, the season when the filming set looks even more beautiful.
• Summer to early autumn (May to September): The tour buses are running at a leisurely pace, and you can enjoy a pleasant stroll with the river breeze.

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👣Travel tips
• Check out the filmed works before visiting: There are many exhibition panels and behind-the-scenes stories within the set, and learning the background of the works will make your visit even more memorable.
• Wear comfortable clothes: There are gravel roads and steps, so comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended.
• Combine with other sightseeing in the area: There are hot springs such as "Mt. Haguro", "Gassan Kogen Ranch", and "Tsuru-no-Yu" nearby, so it is also recommended as a one-day trip.

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Especially recommended for movie lovers and historical romance lovers!
This spot will stir your sense of adventure as you explore the set and experience the realism of the screen. Please consider this as a candidate for your next trip✨

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