Filming Locations – Lost In Translation (2003)

Exterior – Bob arrives in Tokyo

LOCATION: Tokyō Metropolitan Rte 302, Tokyo, Japan (GPS coordinates: 35°41’37.5″N, 139°42’00.7″E)

Interior / Exterior – Hotel

LOCATION: Park Hyatt Tokyo, 2, 3 Chome-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-1055, Japan

Note: Much of the film takes place here, with the bar where Bob and Charlotte meet located on the 52nd floor.

Interior – Charlotte takes the subway

LOCATION: Omote-Sando Station, 3 Chome-6-12 Kita-Aoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0061, Japan

Note: Some of this location has since been remodeled, with the back wall and some similar signage being the closest matching elements at present.

Exterior – Charlotte visits Jōganji Temple

LOCATION: Jōganji Temple, 2 Chome-26-6 Honcho, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0012, Japan

Exterior – Charlotte walks Shibuya Crossing

LOCATION: 5 Chome−1−21 6 Q Front, Udagawacho, Shibuya, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Japan

Note: This view is from Shibuya Crossing.

Interior – Bob and Charlotte go to a club

LOCATION: 2-11 Sarugakuchō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0033, Japan

Interior – Karaoke club

LOCATION: Karaoke Kan Shibuya, 30−8 K&F ビル, Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 〒150-0042, Japan

Exterior – Tokyo Tower

LOCATION: Tokyo Tower, 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

Note: The tower is seen again at the end of the film as Bob is leaving Tokyo.

Exterior – Rainbow Bridge

LOCATION: Rainbow Bridge, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0000, Japan

Exterior – Golf course

LOCATION: Kawaguchiko Country Club, 6236 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0301, Japan

Interior – Sushi restaurant

LOCATION: 9-5 Daikanyamachō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0034, Japan

Interior – Hospital

LOCATION: Tokyo Medical University Hospital, 6 Chome-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

Interior – Strip club

LOCATION: 4 Chome−27−6 B1F, Jingumae, Shibuya, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Japan

Note: This location is not an actual strip club, rather a store.

Exterior – Charlotte travels to Kyoto 1

LOCATION: Mount Fuji, Kitayama, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0112, Japan

Note: This view is seen from the Shinkansen bullet train.

Exterior – Charlotte travels to Kyoto 2

LOCATION: Near 12 Sakimichō, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0019, Japan

Note: This view is seen from the Shinkansen bullet train.

Exterior – Kyoto Station

LOCATION: Kyoto Station, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

Exterior – Charlotte visits Nanzen-ji Temple

LOCATION: Nanzen-ji, 86 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8435, Japan

Exterior – Charlotte visits Heian-jingū Shrine

LOCATION: Heian-jingū Shrine, 97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan

Exterior – Bob sneaks out of the hotel

LOCATION: Near Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1, 2 Chome-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8001, Japan (GPS coordinates: 35°41’19.6″N, 139°41’33.4″E)

Interior – Shabu-shabu restaurant

LOCATION: Shabuzen Shibuya, 10-8 Kamiyamacho Shibuya Creston Hotel B1, Shibuya 150-0047 Tokyo, Japan

Exterior – Bob and Charlotte say goodbye

LOCATION: Near 1 Chome-15-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan (GPS coordinates: 35°41’21.8″N, 139°41’50.3″E)

Exterior – Leaving Tokyo 1

LOCATION: Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka, 1-2 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8585, Japan (GPS coordinates: 35°40’42.3″N, 139°44’07.9″E)

Note: The building in the center frame has since been demolished. Some of the surrounding buildings are still there. This view is seen from the Metropolitan Expressway Rte No.4 Shinjuku Line.

Exterior – Leaving Tokyo 2

LOCATION: 2-Chōme-6. Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0014, Japan (GPS coordinates: 35°39’10.9″N, 139°44’57.9″E)

Note: This view is seen from the Metropolitan Expressway Inner Circular Rte.

Exterior – Leaving Tokyo 3

LOCATION: Kasumigaseki Tunnel, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0014, Japan (GPS coordinates: 35°40’38.7″N, 139°44’55.6″E)

Note: This view is entering Kasumigaseki Tunnel from Metropolitan Expressway Inner Circular Rte.

Exterior – Leaving Tokyo 4

LOCATION: Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo, 1 Chome-2-6 Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-8621, Japan (GPS coordinates: 35°40’04.1″N, 139°45’36.2″E)

Exterior – Leaving Tokyo 5

LOCATION: Sukiyabashi Crossing, 4-chōme-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan (GPS coordinates: 35°40’22.7″N, 139°45’47.1″E)

Citations: Tokyo Fox, IMDB

Countries: Japan

Film images © 2003 Lost in Translation Inc.