⚾Visit the filming locations and related spots of the drama “Gekokokujo Kyuji” set in Mie Prefecture [Updated on February 5, 2024]
掲載日：2024.02.05
The October 2023 drama, TBS Sunday Theater ``Gekokujo Kyuji'' was aired from October 15th (Sunday) to December 17th (Sunday).
This drama is based on Mie Prefectural Hakusan High School in TsuCity, Mie Prefecture.
Since the drama is set in Mie Prefecture, filming locations are all over Mie Prefecture.
In this article, we will introduce the filming locations of ``Gekokujō Kyūji'' and related spots in Mie Prefecture. Please go on a pilgrimage to the sacred place 🌟
What is the Sunday theater “Gekokujo Kyuji”?
The book ``Descent of Baseball Players: Mie Prefectural Hakusan High School's Miracle to Koshien'' (Kanzen) is a non-fiction book that chronicles the footsteps of Hakusan High School, which was a weak elementary school that lost in the first round of the prefectural tournament for 10 consecutive years, but participated in Koshien for the first time in the summer of 2018. is the original draft.
The drama is a work of fiction inspired by the book, and is an original story that is different from the book version.
The main character, Nagumo, an advisor to Koshiyama High School's baseball team, will be played by Ryohei Suzuki, who will be starring in a Sunday theater for the second time in about two years since ``TOKYO MER~Running Emergency Room~''. Haru Kuroki plays Yamazumi, the baseball-loving manager of a former baseball powerhouse school. Also appearing are Haruka Igawa, Katsuhisa Namase, Rio Asumi, Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46), and Kyon (Cotton).
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Staff members who have produced hit works
“Ishiko and Hanao – are you going to sue them for something like that? The story will be written by Sadoko Okudera, with the script written by producer Junko Arai and director Ayuko Tsukahara, who have brought many popular TBS dramas to life, including ``MIU404'' and ``Unnatural.''
These three have worked on the blockbuster drama ``Saiai,'' which won numerous awards, including the 59th Galaxy Awards Television Category Selection and the Tokyo Drama Awards 2022 Best Picture Serial Drama Category Grand Prix, so they can truly be called hit makers.
About the filming locations and related spots of the Sunday theater “Gekokujo Kyuji”
``Gekokokujo Kyuji'' is a drama set in Mie Prefecture, so filming was done at locations throughout the prefecture. There are many beautiful views.
This article introduces the filming locations!
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Rias coast scenery unique to Mie Prefecture
At the beginning of the third drama spot, footage of the scenery of Ago Bay in Mie Prefecture is used.
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Mie Prefecture has many observation spots where you can see the distinctive seascape created by the Rias Coast. Among them, [Yokoyama Observation Deck] is a popular spot, and we also recommend the cafe where you can eat snacks and sweets while looking at the spectacular view.
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Remote island scenery in Mie Prefecture
The scenes of the house where the main characters and students live were filmed on Toshijima Island, a remote island in Toba City, TobaCity Prefecture. The sunset is beautiful. (1st image)
Toshijima and other remote islands can be accessed by boat. It has often appeared in dramas. [Toba Marine Terminal] is convenient as it is close to JR and Kintetsu Toba Station and has a parking lot. (2nd image)
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Scenery of the port where you can feel the life of people, and the appearance of the sea
In the first episode of the drama, there were several scenes showing fishermen working at the port and fishing boats moored at the port.
On Pearl Road, which connects TobaCity and ShimaCity, you can see scenery like this, as well as multiple observation decks and spots where you can enjoy lunch, making it perfect for a drive!
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Location where baseball games were filmed
Speaking of ``Gekokokujo Kyuji'', one of the highlights is the baseball play scenes, so much so that in order to pursue realism, a practical skill test was conducted to select the players for the roles of the club members. Kasumigaura Baseball Stadium in YokkaichiCity Mie Prefecture was used as a filming location for some game scenes in the movie.
KasumigauraPark, where the baseball stadium is located, is one of the spots where you can see the Yokkaichi Complex Factory Night View, which is becoming more and more well-known even among people outside the prefecture! There was also a cut of the night view of the industrial complex at the beginning of the first episode of the drama.
In addition to this, there are about 10 other spots where you can take photos of the factory night view. This time, we will introduce an article that picks spots where even beginners can easily take photos of factory night views, including KasumigauraPark.
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Beautiful rice terrace scenery
The first episode of the drama also featured scenes from rice terraces in Mie Prefecture.
Speaking of terraced rice MaruyamaSenmaida is famous, but have you heard of MatsusakaCity 's ``Fukano Dandan Rice Fields''?
Approximately 120 stone rice terraces have been built on the slope of the mountain, and it is said to have been cultivated from the mid-Muromachi period to the early Edo period. Please take a look at the beautiful scenery.
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Historic samurai residence “GojobanYashiki”
Apparently, filming was also done at GojobanYashiki Yashiki, located near the Matsusaka Castle ruins in MatsusakaCity.
As the name suggests, GojobanYashiki was the residence of the samurai who guarded Matsuzaka Castle.
The sight of samurai residences lined up on both sides of the stone pavement that connects the back gate of Matsuzaka Castle to the Takego Monzeki is a photogenic sight. Click here for an article introducing recommended attractions 👇
TBS Sunday Theater “Descent Kyuji” ⚾ Panel exhibition is being held for a limited time!
In addition to panels depicting filming scenes, props that appear in the movie are also on display.
Click here for details on the event period and access 👇
Sunday, November 26th “Bananaman’s gourmet food!! 'IseCity 's gourmet food was introduced!
Just before the 7th episode of ``Gekokokujo Kyuji'' aired on Sunday theaters, ``Bananaman's Special Gourmet!!'' ' has been broadcast!
Set in Ise IseCity, Mie Prefecture, which was also a filming location, Ryohei Suzuki and Haru Kuroki are seen eating a variety of exquisite gourmet foods such as extra-large fried shrimp, exquisite broiled eel, and luxurious sashimi. Nogizaka46's Mizuki Yamashita, who plays Nemuro's older sister and appeared as a studio guest, was also very excited to see the two of them.
Here are the stores that were introduced with the classic phrase, "Since you've come to Ise, let's go eat!" 👇
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The extra-large fried shrimp, which is as big as your face, is popular! A Japanese restaurant that IseCity visit on special days!
At [Ise Osakaya], where IseCity visit on special occasions, the extra-large fried shrimp is the most popular.
The fried shrimp, which is about the size of Suzuki's face, is exquisite!
The eel kabayaki and sashimi looked very delicious!
Ise Osakaya
Address: 2582-1 Kamichicho, IseCity
TEL: 0596-27-3315
Business hours: 10:30-20:30 (order stop at 20:00)
Access: 2 minutes by car from JR Miyagawa Station, 10 minutes by car from Kintetsu IseCity Station or Ujiyamada Station
Parking: Available (30 spaces)
・2 king fried shrimp (single item) 5,720 yen (tax included)
・Assorted sashimi from 3,300 yen (tax included) *Contents vary depending on purchase
・Eel kabayaki 4,290 yen (tax included)
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The old townscape is beautiful! The townscape of “Ise Kawasaki”
Kawasaki, where Mr. Suzuki and Mr. Kuroki walked on their way to Ise Osakaya, is a town that flourished along the Setagawa River as the ``Kitchen of Ise'' that supported the worshipers of IseJingu.
The scenery from the Edo and Meiji eras has been preserved along the river.
The nostalgic old townscape is picturesque!
It is a spot that you can enjoy relatively regardless of the weather, even on rainy or cloudy days.
October 15th (Sun) “Bananaman’s gourmet food!! 'IseCity 's gourmet food was introduced!
Immediately before the first broadcast of the Sunday theater "Gekokokujo Kyuji", "Bananaman's Special Gourmet!!" ' has been broadcast!
Set in Ise IseCity, Mie Prefecture, which was also the filming location, Ryohei Suzuki and Haru Kuroki can be seen enjoying the Teppanyaki Neapolitan with melty eggs and short ribs and white rice at a long-established yakiniku restaurant.
Here are the stores that were introduced with the classic phrase, "Since you've come to Ise, let's go eat!" 👇
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About Ise's four major soul foods
Famous gourmet soul foods that are familiar not only to IseCity, but also to people who went to school in Ise and people who work in Ise, are Cafe Mori's popular name ``Mori Spa'' (picture), Kitchen Cook's ``Dry Cutlet'', and Gyoza. ``Gyoza'' from Misuzu, and ``Karaagedon'' from Manpuku Shokudo.
Take this opportunity to learn about student-friendly prices, volume that will satisfy everyone, and addictive deliciousness that will capture your heart.
On the program, it was impressive to see Ryohei Suzuki and Haru Kuroki enjoying piping hot "Mori Spa" (Mori's special spaghetti), including the burnt parts! Click here for an article summarizing Ise's soul food, including Morispa!
・Mori special spaghetti 650 yen (tax included)
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Tenrokuen, a famous yakiniku restaurant
At Tenrokuen, a yakiniku restaurant loved by locals, Ryohei Suzuki and Haru Kuroki can be seen enjoying exquisite yakiniku.
Yakiniku with lots of homemade sauce goes perfectly with white rice! Looking at the TV makes me hungry.
Address: 3-4-27 Funae, IseCity City, Mie Prefecture
Phone: 0596-23-3086
Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 16:30-21:30
Closed: Thursday
Parking: Yes (10 spaces)
・Salt tongue, loin, premium short ribs 1,400 yen each
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Along with visiting IseJingu! Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine
The scene in which Ryohei Suzuki and Haru Kuroki appear was filmed at Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine.
Sarutahiko-JinjaShrine is known as the god of guidance who guides things to the good. Also on the same grounds is Sarume Shrine, which is dedicated to the god of entertainment.
Click here for information on filming locations from episode 2 onwards!
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Location of episode 10 (final episode)