Uzumasa, Film industry district in Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Uzumasa is a film district in Kyoto centered around production studios and working sets. The neighborhood features reconstructed scenes from different periods of Japanese history where films and television shows are regularly shot.
The district was established in 1975 as a revitalized film production zone in Kyoto. This transformation converted a struggling production area into a working and visitor-accessible location with historical focus.
The neighborhood grew around film production and remains intertwined with this craft, as visitors walk past active sets and see filmmaking techniques in action. This ongoing connection to cinema shapes how the place functions and what people experience when they visit.
Visitors reach the district via Uzumasa-Koryuji Station on the Keifuku Arashiyama Line or by walking from JR Hanazono Station. The area is best explored on foot and most areas are easily accessible.
One section allows visitors to dress in costumes from different eras and have themselves photographed in character. This hands-on experience lets people step into the stories that unfold at this location.
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