Shiga Prefecture distributes free location maps for the movie "Hanamanma" ― Proposal for a railway location trip

Shiga Prefecture has created a "Shiga Location Map by Railway" to introduce the filming locations of the movie "Hanamanma," which is currently being released nationwide, and has begun distributing it free of charge at tourist information centers and roadside stations in the prefecture. It proposes a location trip to experience the scenery and culture of the Hikone area, which was an important stage of the story.

　Location Map In this article, we have posted the filming locations of eight locations in the prefecture where the movie was set, such as Hikone Station, Hikone Port, Soraijuku, Omi Railway, Takamiya Station, and Hino Station. In addition, it introduces nearby sightseeing spots that you can stop by on the way to the filming location.

　The movie "Hana Manma" (directed by Tetsu Maeda) is a human drama based on the novel by Minato Shukawa, which won the 133rd (2005) Naoki Award. It depicts the deep bond between a brother and sister and the story surrounding their sealed memories. The older brother, Toshiki, is played by Ryohei Suzuki, and the younger sister, Fumiko, is played by Kasumi Arimura. All of them are actors from Kansai, and many other actors from Kansai have appeared in the film.

A special interview video by director Tetsu Maeda is also available on YouTube. disclosure He talks about his thoughts on the film and the charm of Shiga.

Filming support was carried out Shiga Prefecture Location Office "I want you to feel the excitement of the work as it is in the field." In addition, Omi Railway The one-day unlimited ticket, which is convenient for visiting filming locations, is sold only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (900 yen for adults and 450 yen for children).