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Studio Sedic Shonai Open Set
An exterior backlot that is home to many films coming to life.
Located at the bottom of Mt. Gassan, this studio backlot is an open set that is open to the public, while still retaining its original look.
Over 88 hectare is a diverse film set including a fishing village, farming village, Inn towns, mountainous villages and more. Films including “Departures”, “Rurouni Kenshin”, and “Yusha Yoshihiko Series” have been filmed here.
Popular attractions include cosplay photographs, where visitors can travel back in time by wearing Japanese traditional clothing, and Ninja costumes. (Reservations required)
Buses are available for a tour around the backlot. Filming can be open to the public, but not all the time. Follow the instructions of the staff.
Highlights
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Explore a film set used in Japanese history dramas.
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Visitors can take photos around the backlot while in cosplay (Reservations required).
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Make sure to come wearing comfortable shoes, as roads are unpaved to create authenticity.
Photos
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![Scenes of good old Japan immerse visitors. ⒸStudio SEDIC]()
Scenes of good old Japan immerse visitors. ⒸStudio SEDIC
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![A classic, old-timey house sitting in front of Autumn leaves. ⒸStudio SEDIC]()
A classic, old-timey house sitting in front of Autumn leaves. ⒸStudio SEDIC
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![Interior sets inside the backlot. ⒸStudio SEDIC]()
Interior sets inside the backlot. ⒸStudio SEDIC
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![Set of a “Monomi-Yagura” (Watch tower) ⒸStudio SEDIC]()
Set of a “Monomi-Yagura” (Watch tower) ⒸStudio SEDIC
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![See Western buildings as well. Not just Japanese buildings. ⒸStudio SEDIC]()
See Western buildings as well. Not just Japanese buildings. ⒸStudio SEDIC
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- スタジオセディック 庄内オープンセット
- Postal Code
- 997-0131
- Address
- 102 Higashimasukawayama, Haguromachikawadai, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata
- Telephone
- 0235-62-4299
- Closed
- mid-November - end of April (Open daily during the opening period)
- Business Hours
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End of April ~ September 9am - 5pm
October to mid-November 9am - 4pm
※Admission ends one hour before closing time. - Admission
- Adults (Over Middle School) 1300 yen, Elementary school students 900 yen, children younger free
- Directions
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1) 30 minute taxi ride from JR Tsuruoka Station
2) 20 minute drive from Yamagata Highway Shonai Asahi IC. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)