Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021) – Filming Locations
Action / Adventure / Drama / Romance · Directed by Keishi Otomo · Starring Takeru Satoh, Kasumi Arimura
Before he was a protector, Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro, a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart, his life will change forever.
Where was Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning filmed?
- Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto – Kenshin and Tomoe's journey through the bamboo forest and mountain landscapes of the Bakumatsu period. The iconic bamboo grove provides an atmospheric backdrop for the film's flashback sequences set during the Bakumatsu period, chosen for its timeless aesthetic fitting the historical narrative
- Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto – Multiple scenes of Kenshin and Tomoe in the rural countryside during the revolution. The preserved traditional architecture and temples of Sagano serve as the primary filming location for the Bakumatsu-era sequences, offering authentic period atmosphere
- Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto – Key emotional moments and confrontations between characters overlooking the river. This historic bridge and surrounding landscape near Arashiyama was used for pivotal scenes emphasizing the tragic romance of Kenshin and Tomoe's relationship
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Present-day Tokyo scenes and flashback sequences in the Meiji-era capital. Tokyo locations were used for contemporary framing sequences and period-appropriate reconstructions of Meiji-era settings