KOKUHO

Set against the flowing serenity of the Kamo River, KOKUHO captures the fleeting beauty of youth through subtle silence and meaningful glances. The riverside becomes more than a backdrop—it’s a space where hearts are laid bare, and the quiet whispers of emotion are allowed to speak loudest.

Set in the historical Nishijin district, KOKUHO uses its hidden alleyways not just as scenery but as a lens into Japan’s cultural heartbeat. These narrow passages carry the weight of tradition, connecting viewers to a world where craftsmanship, community, and everyday life co-exist in harmony.

Kyoto’s Sanjodori carries a quiet strength shaped by centuries of cultural layers. When walking along the street, visitors encounter a scenery where subtle textures, warm tones, and enduring architectural forms create a cinematic sense of depth. These qualities make the street feel like an echo of scenes from Kokuhou, even without explicit confirmation.

The Toyonaka City Cultural Arts Center drew attention as a potential filming location for the stage scenes in the film “...

With a history spanning over a thousand years, Osaka Tenmangu has long been a cornerstone of faith and cultural life in Japan.In a KOKUHO-class film, the shrine likely served as a symbolic setting of “prayer” and “connection,” bringing these timeless values to life on screen.Balancing tranquility and festivity, tradition and innovation, Osaka Tenmangu stands as a sacred mirror reflecting the very essence of Japanese culture.

Mount Kongō in KOKUHO stands as a sacred mirror of Kikuo’s conflict and rebirth.The cold wind, the snow-covered trees, and the echo of his footsteps all portray the courage to face one’s limits.In every frame, nature and spirit merge into a single, profound expression of what it means to be human.

The lobby and lounge of the fictional “Hinomoto-za” in KOKUHO were filmed at the Osaka Prefecture University Nakamozu Campus.Its majestic auditorium and subtle play of light perfectly capture the film’s central theme of “tradition and innovation.”This campus breathes life into the moment when a place of learning transforms into a stage of art.

The Akenobe Mine of Hyogo Prefecture, featured in the film “KOKUHO,” is a place where memory and time intertwine. Decades after its closure, the air that fills its tunnels still holds the essence of those who once lived and worked here. Within its silence lies Kikuo’s emotional origin—a crossroads where fiction meets reality, inviting visitors to confront the meaning of existence itself.

The National Bunraku Theatre, Japan’s sanctuary of traditional performing arts, breathed real life into the story of Kokuhō. Its architecture, lighting, and sound design intertwined to express the tension and passion of those devoted to their craft. The atmosphere of this theater itself represents the authentic power that no film set could replicate.

In the final moments of “Kokuho”, the silence of Shunsuke’s gentle smile fills the hospital room with grace. Filmed at Kita Osaka Housenka Hospital, this scene merges reality with cinema, expressing the sanctity of life and the timeless power of art through delicate light and stillness.