Film Commission
Michinoku Film Commission - Oshu Location Promotion Office
Comprehensive Support for Productions
The Michinoku Film Commission – Oshu City Location Promotion Office provides end-to-end support for film, TV, commercial, and music video projects. We handle everything: filming permits, community coordination, and on-set catering with authentic Japanese bento. Whether it’s a single request or full production management, our flexible team adapts to your project’s needs.
Diverse Filming Locations
Oshu City offers an inspiring mix of locations—historic temples, traditional townscapes, rural settings, and stunning natural backdrops. At the heart is Esashi-Fujiwara Heritage Park, one of Japan’s largest historical theme parks. Its faithful Heian-period reconstructions have made it a top choice for both Japanese and international crews filming period dramas and documentaries.
Excellent Accessibility
Oshu is easy to reach. Just 2.5 hours from Tokyo by Tohoku Shinkansen, then a 15-minute drive from Mizusawa-Esashi Station. Iwate Hanamaki Airport is only an hour away, and the nearby Tohoku Expressway ensures smooth transport of cast, crew, and equipment.
Why Oshu City?
Make Oshu City your next filming destination. With streamlined coordination and versatile locations, we help turn your creative vision into reality.
1-8 Esashi Odori, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Esashi General Branch, Oshu City
TEL:+81-197-34-2343
FAX:+81-197-35-3476
Newly listed locations
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Former Hitokabe Elementary SchoolAround 85-1 Arataomote, Esashi Yonesato, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Along the Hitokabe River near the Former Hitokabe Elementary School, rows of cherry trees create a simple and tranquil landscape. "Hitokabe" is a historic town once thriving as a post town, and it ...
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Isawa Dam (Lake Oshu)6, Yokodake-Maeyama, Isawa Wakayanagi, Oshu city, IwatePrefecture, Japan
The Isawa Dam, located on the Isawa River of the Kitakami River system in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, serves multiple purposes: flood control, securing river flow for environmental conservation, s...
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Tokusuien Garden45-1 Kamitsuchohashi, Isawa Wakayagi, Oshu City, Iwate prefecture, Japan
Tokusuien was established in 1957 as a memorial garden to commemorate the completion of the first cylindrical water distributor and to honor the pioneers of the Isawa Plain’s development. The garde...
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Atago-yama Shrine176 Atago, Isawa-Wakayanagi, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Atago-yama Shrine, locally known as "Atago-sama," stands atop a prominent iwakura (sacred rock) in Oshu’s Isawa area. Since the Edo period, it has been deeply revered as a deity protecting against ...
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Santaki (Three Falls)Around 240 Nagafukuro, Koromogawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Santaki ("Three Falls") is a fan-shaped waterfall located on the Yokosawa, a tributary of the Kitamata River in Oshu City. Surrounded by natural forest, it comes into view after a short walk along ...
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Kiku-no-taki (Kiku Falls)near 30 Amada, Koromogawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Kiku Falls is distinguished by the confluence of two streams merging into a single cascade. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, while in autumn, the foliage turns vibrant, offering seasonal beauty. T...
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Koromo-no-Taki (Robe Waterfall)Koromogawa masuzawa, Oshu city, Iwate prefecture, Japan
Koromo-no-Taki ("Robe Waterfall") is a two-tiered waterfall, with the upper section approximately 15 meters high and 14 meters wide. Its name is said to originate from a legend in which a celestial...
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Dewa ShrineAround 264 Araida, Haneda-cho, Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Dewa Shrine is said to have been founded when General Sakanoue no Tamuramaro prayed to Haguro Gongen during his campaigns against the Emishi and, after his victory, enshrined the deity here. Legend...
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Fujisato Mukaisawa (Rice Fields)Around 410 Mukaisawa, Fujisato, Esashi, Osyu City, Iwate, Japan
A lone pine standing amid the terraced rice fields creates a striking impression. The area offers seasonal views of rural life, making it suitable for capturing both agricultural and natural landsc...
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Hannya Hill (Grassland)Near Terazawa 67, Esashi-Fujisato, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
The site offers a vast expanse of grassland with an open and scenic view. Currently used as pastureland, it features gentle slopes and stretches of green grass. Suitable for filming with horses and...