GANJAKU Castel (岩石城)
Historical | Castle | Exterior
Built in 1158, by order of legendary Shogun Kiomori Taira, Ganjaku Castle and the rugged mountains of Ganjaku-zan is where some of Japan’s greatest swordsmen, like Kojiro Sasaki acquired their skills and left their mark carved in stone on the mountain top. The castle fell in 1587 to Hideyoshi Toyotomi as he unified Kyushu and was rebuilt in 1991. Once considered to be unconquerable, the mighty exterior look of the castle perched in its lush green mountain setting embodies the essence of old-world Japanese fortification.
Some of the high-lights in this location
This location has 30 sets of samurai armor and swords that can be used for filming, along with other essential props to depict life in feudal Japan. Local principle and background actors are abundant, cooperative and still embody the look and carry on the unique traditions of old-world Japan. The castle has a large fortified gate with a sloped stone lead-up that can accommodate vans and micro buses for bringing gear, cast and crew directly to the castle.
Sample Scene
Rugged Mountain Castle
Great for exterior scenes, this castle is set in a lush green mountain setting with a contained back-ground on camera. Mountain mist during rainy days adds to the quenticential look of Japan.
Armor is Available!
Another incentive to shoot in Soeda-Machi is that they will lone your production up to 40 sets of armor and swords!! This is a huge savings and everythings is available right on the castle grounds.
One of Two Main Gates
The essential main gate of any castle scene is on a stone paved slope for camera angles that can capture the castle in the background. It also offers access for gear, cast and crew right to the location.
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Official Name
GANJAKU Castle
Address
1788-2, Soeda, Soeda-machi, Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka prefecture
Transportations (by Car)
From Fukuoka airport：About 1.5 hour（52.1km)
From Kitakyushu airport : About 1 hour (41.4km) via Route 201
Parking Lot: Soeda Park (Free)
[Address] Soeda Park, Soeda, Soeda-machi,
Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka prefecture
Transportations (by Train)
Soeda Station 30 minutes walk