[Miyagi Prefecture] Where is the setting for the novel and movie “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”?

``Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'' became a hot topic because it was made into a movie from a novel . Since it was set in Sendai, viewers are sure to wonder, "Where was that scene?"

So this time, I would like to introduce the scenes from the movie "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik". If you haven't seen the movie yet, know the filming locations to double your enjoyment before watching.

What is “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”?

The movie ``Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'' is based on Kotaro Isaka's first romance novel ``Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'', which was released in 2014 and was released in 2019.

The story begins with the encounter between the main character, Sato, who is doing an interview on the street in front of Sendai Station, and Saki Honma, a job-hunting student who answers a questionnaire, and the story revolves around the two of them, as they struggle with love and romance but try to move forward. It depicts human relationships. Haruma Miura plays the main character, Sato, and Mikako Tabe plays her lover, Honma, and the film was shot entirely in Sendai, following the original story, which also attracted a lot of attention.

Introducing the filming locations of famous scenes in "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"

All filming of the movie took place in Sendai city. We will introduce five filming locations that brought out the famous scenes.

①Sendai Station West Exit North Underground Bicycle Parking Lot

This is an underground bicycle parking lot in front of Sendai Station, which can be accessed by going down the stairs in front of the commercial building ``Ael''. In the movie, this is the scene where high school students Mio and Kazuto are searching for the culprit who stole bicycle parking stickers.

Information

• Name: Sendai Station West Exit North Underground Bicycle Parking Lot
• Address: 1-3 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021

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Nishikicho Park

This park is located in the center of Sendai City, about a 5-minute walk from Kotodai Koen Subway Station. The large grounds have playground equipment and a lawn, and you can often see parents and children having fun with their children during the day.

In the movie, this is the place that appears in the scene where the main character, Sato, makes a mad dash to chase after his girlfriend, Saki, who is on a bus. We also recommend walking the same route as Sato from Sendai Station to Honmachi Shopping Street to Nishikicho Koen bus stop.

Information

• Name: Nishikicho Park
• Address: 2-21 Honmachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture 980-0014

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Kaigamori Central Park

This park is located in the residential area of ​​Kaigamori, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, and it is difficult to tell where it was filmed just by looking at it. The park also has a large pond, playground equipment, and a rose garden managed by a local organization, making it a great place for walking courses.

In the movie, this is the park where Sato appears in a scene where he and world heavyweight boxing champion Winston Ono help and talk to a boy who is being bullied.

Information

• Name: Kaigamori Central Park
• Address: 1-32 Kaigamori, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 981-0942

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Iroha Yokocho

This is a retro Showa alley that has been around since the recovery period following the Sendai air raids, and is still home to more than 100 stores, mainly restaurants. There are many restaurants where you can enjoy alcohol and food at reasonable prices, so if you like alcohol, it might be a good idea to go bar hopping at night.

In the movie, this is the place where Sato's friend Oda appears when he informs Sato of his decision to get married in a flashback scene from his school days. By the way, the izakaya where Oda works is ``Sukezo'' in Ichinisan Yokocho, where the photo was taken.

Information

• Name: Iroha Yokocho
• Address: 2-3-28 Ichibancho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0811

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Dainenjiyama Park

Dainenjiyama Park is located in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, and has been selected as one of the top 100 green spots by citizens. There is a Sendai City Wildflower Garden within the park where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, and from the top you can see the Sendai Castle ruins and the Pacific Ocean, so it is recommended to take advantage of the walking course.

In the movie, a high school student, Kazuto, appears running up a long stone staircase after passing through the Somon Gate of Dainenji Temple, a cultural property designated by the city.

Information

• Name: Dainenjiyama Park
• Address: Mogasaki, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 982-0843

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Enjoy visiting the filming locations of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik!

This time, we have introduced five famous spots where the movie "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" was filmed. If you've seen the movie, you'll definitely link to it and say, "Ah! That scene!"

More detailed information the Eine Kleine Nacht Musik special page , so please use it as a reference when visiting the spots.