Lost in Translation (2003) – Filming Locations
Drama / Comedy / Romance · Directed by Sofia Coppola · Starring Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson
Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.
Where was Lost in Translation filmed?
- Tokyo, Japan — 東京都, Tokyo – Hotel scenes where Bob Harris stays during his visit to Tokyo. The luxury hotel serves as the primary setting for much of the film, featuring the iconic high-altitude bar where pivotal scenes occur.
- Tokyo, Japan — 東京都, Tokyo – Bob and Charlotte navigate through the iconic crowded intersection. The world's busiest pedestrian crossing appears multiple times as a symbol of Tokyo's overwhelming urban landscape and cultural alienation.
- Tokyo, Japan — 東京都, Tokyo – Bob and Charlotte visit the sacred Shinto shrine. The peaceful shrine provides a moment of cultural connection and reflection amid the film's exploration of displacement.
- Tokyo, Japan — 東京都, Tokyo – Characters explore this historic Buddhist temple in Asakusa. Tokyo's oldest temple appears as the characters experience traditional Japanese culture and spirituality.