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The Last Samurai

Himeji Castle

Himeji · Japan  ·  Stand-in for old Tokyo

The Last Samurai filmed at Himeji Castle, Himeji. Standing in for old Tokyo on screen, this castle is the actual building, not a replica. On screen it's Old Tokyo.

Where to go

34.839444, 134.693611

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Last Samurai (2003)
On screen
Old Tokyo
In real life
Himeji Castle, Himeji
Can you visit?
Open to the public, ticketed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Last Samurai film at Himeji Castle?
At 34.839444, 134.693611 in Himeji. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Himeji Castle?
Open to the public, ticketed.
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