Filming in Chūbu Region

Chubu, the mountainous heart of Honshu, is defined by dramatic landscapes ranging from Mount Fuji’s iconic silhouette to the Japanese Alps with their ski resorts and alpine meadows. The region preserves tradition in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, where steep thatched-roof houses embody rural heritage, while Kanazawa balances samurai-era districts with world-class contemporary art museums. Nagano’s Jigokudani Monkey Park, where macaques soak in natural hot springs, offers unique wildlife imagery, and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route delivers striking scenes of towering snow walls and high-elevation panoramas.

Aerial view of a street lined with traditional Japanese houses with thatched and tiled roofs, filled with pedestrians and surrounded by colorful autumn trees.
Empty street lined with traditional wooden Japanese houses and leafless trees, with street lamps along the sidewalk.
A group of Japanese macaque monkeys in hot springs, with one monkey in the foreground and two others in the background, surrounded by mist and steam.

Chubu is ideal for productions seeking majestic landscapes, traditional architecture, and striking seasonal contrasts. Historical dramas gain authenticity from its rustic farmhouses, while adventure and sports films thrive on the slopes of Hakuba and Myoko. Art-house and contemplative works benefit from the stillness of alpine lakes and tea fields, and the region’s central location ensures easy access from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.

Person in traditional Japanese attire holding a red and white parasol walking down a street lined with wooden buildings and signs, with green mountains in the background.
A traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers and a dark roof, surrounded by a moat. A red bridge crosses the moat in front of the castle, and there are trees and modern buildings in the background on a partly cloudy day.
A woman in a red traditional kimono stands near a house with a thatched roof surrounded by pink cherry blossom trees, with Mt. Fuji in the background.

BARAMON oversees mountain logistics by contracting local drivers, supplying safety equipment, and planning around peak tourist seasons. We liaise with heritage organizations to secure access to protected houses and temples, provide translators familiar with regional dialects to facilitate village interactions, and manage drone permits to capture panoramic vistas of Mount Fuji and the alpine ridges.