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Tokyo

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VIPO/JFC Production Support

8 Filming Spots

6 Districts

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23 Special Wards

1,500+ Annual Productions

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Scene 01 — Filmed Here

Notable Productions in Tokyo

Take 01

2024

Shogun

Tokyo studio scenes and post-production facilities

Take 02

2023

John Wick: Chapter 4

Osaki Garden Tower, Roppongi, central Tokyo streets

Take 03

2022

Tokyo Vice

Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Yakuza-era nightlife districts

Take 04

2013

The Wolverine

Tokyo skyline, Ueno Station, urban rooftops

Take 05

2003

Lost in Translation

Park Hyatt Shinjuku, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo nightlife

Scene 02 — Locations

Filming Locations in Tokyo

From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.

Complex

landmark

Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko

The world's busiest pedestrian crossing with up to 3,000 people crossing at once. Iconic neon backdrop and energy unmatched anywhere else.

early morning (5-6am)late night (after midnight)golden hour Tripods restricted during peak hoursDrone flights prohibited

Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise

Tokyo's oldest temple with iconic Kaminarimon gate, five-story pagoda, and traditional shopping street. Classic Japanese atmosphere.

Moderate sunrise (before 6am)evening after shops close

Tokyo Station & Marunouchi

Restored Meiji-era red brick station with modern business district backdrop. Perfect for period and corporate productions.

Moderate night for illuminated stationearly morning for empty platforms

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Six narrow alleys packed with over 200 tiny bars, each seating 5-10 people. Atmospheric, nostalgic nightlife culture.

Moderate eveningnight

Meiji Shrine & Yoyogi Park

Serene Shinto shrine in forested grounds adjacent to expansive park. Traditional weddings and nature in central Tokyo.

Complex early morningweekdays

Odaiba Waterfront

Futuristic artificial island with Rainbow Bridge views, Unicorn Gundam statue, and modern architecture.

Easy sunset for bridge shotsnight for illuminations

Akihabara Electric Town

Multi-story electronics shops, anime stores, maid cafes, and gaming arcades. Japan's otaku culture epicenter.

Easy afternoonevening for neon lights

Tokyo Tower

333-meter communications tower inspired by Eiffel Tower. Observatory decks and night illumination.

Moderate sunsetnight for lit tower

Shibuya & Harajuku

Iconic scramble crossing, youth fashion culture, neon-lit streets, and cutting-edge retail for dynamic urban scenes.

Shinjuku

Towering skyscrapers, bustling station, neon-drenched Golden Gai bars, and atmospheric Kabukicho nightlife.

Asakusa & Senso-ji

Traditional Tokyo with ancient temples, Nakamise shopping street, and classic Japanese atmosphere.

Ginza & Marunouchi

Upscale shopping districts, corporate towers, and the historic Tokyo Station for prestige productions.

Akihabara

Electric Town's anime culture, gaming arcades, and tech markets for contemporary Japanese pop culture.

Odaiba

Futuristic waterfront with Rainbow Bridge, modern architecture, and TeamLab digital art museums.

Scene 03 — The Case for Tokyo

Why Film in Tokyo

✓ Asia's most diverse filming city with unmatched visual variety
✓ Year-round production support and world-class infrastructure
✓ Multilingual crews experienced with international productions
✓ METI/VIPO 50% rebate on production costs incurred in Japan
✓ Gateway hub for Asian and global distribution

Scene 04 — Logistics

Transport & Logistics

Narita International Airport (NRT) — 60km / 60-90 min

Narita Express (60 min to Tokyo Station)Limousine Bus (85 min)Taxi (~¥25,000)Private transfer

Haneda Airport (HND) — 15km / 20-40 min

Tokyo Monorail (20 min to Hamamatsucho)Keikyu Line (20 min to Shinagawa)Taxi (~¥6,000)Private transfer

train

JR Yamanote Line circles central Tokyo. Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway cover all districts. Runs 5am-midnight.

Crew tip: Train station filming requires JR East or Metro authorization (2+ weeks). Last trains around midnight - plan night shoots accordingly.

taxi

Metered taxis widely available. Clean, safe, and drivers use GPS navigation. Automatic doors.

Crew tip: Taxi apps like JapanTaxi and GO allow advance booking. Jumbo taxis available for equipment.

rideshare

Uber operates but limited compared to taxis. Uber Black for client transport available in central areas.

bus

City buses supplement rail network. Night buses (Noctilien equivalent) limited - taxis preferred after midnight.

Street parking virtually non-existent in central Tokyo. Coin parking lots expensive (¥300-600/30min). Underground parking at stations and malls.

Production vehicle permits arranged through ward offices. Base camp typically in peripheral areas like waterfront or industrial zones. Equipment trucks need advance parking reservations.

Central Tokyo is well-connected - most locations within 30-min train ride. Shibuya to Asakusa: 30 min. Consider walking between nearby spots in same district. Rush hour (7:30-9:30am, 5:30-8pm) makes trains extremely crowded - avoid equipment transport during these times.

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