Filming in Kantō Region

The Kanto region, encircling Tokyo, combines coastal, mountainous, and historical landscapes within easy reach of the capital, making it ideal for productions requiring both urban and natural settings. Yokohama’s harborside skyline and Ferris wheel convey a cosmopolitan mood, Kamakura’s Great Buddha and temples add spiritual depth, Nikko’s UNESCO-listed shrines rise among ancient cedars, and Chiba’s Kujukuri Beach opens to vast seascapes. In Saitama, Kawagoe evokes the Edo period with clay-walled warehouses and its iconic bell tower. This diversity enables filmmakers to shift atmospheres seamlessly without leaving the region

An alleyway decorated with colorful flags and Chinese lanterns at night, with two people standing and talking near the end of the alley, illuminated by neon signs.
Large bronze statue of Buddha with closed eyes, sitting outdoors against a clear blue sky.
A person carrying a surfboard in the ocean waves with Mount Fuji in the background.

Kanto supports a wide spectrum of productions, from historic dramas and travel documentaries in Nikko and Kamakura to romantic or reflective scenes in Kawagoe’s nostalgic streets. Yokohama’s waterfront and Chiba’s Makuhari Messe provide striking settings for action sequences and futuristic commercials, while rural prefectures such as Gunma and Tochigi offer rice fields and orchards for pastoral storytelling. With coastal, mountainous, and urban environments all within a two-hour radius of Tokyo, Kanto functions as a cinematic microcosm of Japan.

A scenic view of a bridge over a river at sunset, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, and the sky displaying a pink and purple hue.
View from inside a vehicle showing an unfinished overpass or bridge with concrete support structures and a green sign pointing towards Kawasaki and Kisarazu, Japan.
A woman dressed in traditional Japanese kimono browsing through a street market stall with various textiles and umbrellas.

Our services cover accommodation and transport logistics, multi-prefectural permit applications, and coordination with local film commissions. We provide bilingual fixers who understand each location’s regulations and cultural nuances, ensuring smooth communication and compliance. Leveraging BARAMON’s network, productions can transition effortlessly from Tokyo studios to Kanto’s remote landscapes without disruption or delay.