Toei Kyoto Studio Park
Adresse
10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8161, Japan
Pays
japan
Horaires d'ouverture
Open daily (some seasonal closures); 09:00–17:00
Popularité
**🎬 Kyoto's Living Film Set | 2,000+ Movies Filmed Here** - **Active film studio** where over 2,000 films and 9,000 TV episodes have been shot - **Authentic Edo-period streetscapes** used in Japan's most beloved historical dramas - **Dress as a samurai, ninja or geisha** with professional costume and makeup - **Kyoto location** near Arashiyama and Uzumasa's historic temple districts - **Live stunt and ninja shows** performed by professional actors daily
Walk Through a Living Japanese Film Set
Toei Kyoto Studio Park (also known as Eigamura) is a unique theme park in Uzumasa, Kyoto, built on the grounds of an active Toei film studio. More than 2,000 films and 9,000 episodes of TV series have been shot here, and visitors can explore the actual period sets used for Japan's beloved historical dramas and samurai films while they walk around the park.
🎬 The Living Film Set
The park features authentic Edo-period streetscapes actively used in production:
- Edo-period town streets – Merchant districts, samurai residences, and temple grounds
- Period storefronts – Sake breweries, smithies, and old-fashioned shops
- Working film production – You may witness actual filming in progress
- Samurai drama sets – The same stages seen on Japanese TV for decades
🥷 Hands-On Experiences
- Historical Costume Disguise Corner – Dress as a samurai, ninja, geisha, or townsperson with professional costume and makeup
- Ninja Maze – Navigate a labyrinthine ninja training ground
- Retro Photo Studio – Get a period-authentic portrait taken
- Stunt Shows – Watch professional actors perform samurai sword fights
- Ninja Shows – Acrobatic ninja performances throughout the day
🏯 Museums & Exhibits
- Samurai and Ninja Museum – Weapons, armor, and period artifacts
- Haunted House – A traditional Japanese ghost house experience
- Period Props Exhibition – Costumes and props from famous productions
🌟 Why Visit
- Authentic film sets that have appeared in thousands of Japanese period dramas
- Dress as a ninja or geisha with full professional makeup service
- Active studio – A chance to see real Japanese film production
- Kyoto location – The perfect complement to exploring Arashiyama and temple districts
- Unique insight into Japan's historical drama filmmaking tradition