Sanjuro (1962) – Filming Locations
Drama / Action / Comedy · Directed by Akira Kurosawa · Starring Toshirō Mifune, Reiko Dan
In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.
Where was Sanjuro filmed?
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Interior scenes of the samurai hideout and planning sequences. Kurosawa used Toei Studios facilities in Tokyo for controlled interior sets depicting the conspirators' base and meeting rooms
- Nara, Japan, Nara – Rural landscapes and the climactic final sequences with traditional Japanese architecture. The Nara region provided authentic period backdrop for samurai action sequences and feudal estate exteriors central to the film's climax
- Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto – Scenes involving samurai encounters and period atmosphere sequences. Kyoto's preserved historical architecture and temples provided authentic Edo-period visual authenticity for multiple action and dramatic scenes