Heian Shrine (Taihei-kaku bridge and garden) is a bridge in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, and a filming location for Lost in Translation (2003). Built in 1895.
Location: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Verified facts
- Appeared in Lost in Translation (movie, 2003) — as shrine garden where Charlotte crosses the stepping stones
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10883, SRC-16108 - Built in 1895
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10883, SRC-16108, SRC-11276
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10883 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heian_Shrine (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11276 — https://www.discoverkyoto.com/places-go/heian-jingu/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-16108 — https://www.focusfeatures.com/article/film-locations_japan_lost-in-translation (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Lost in Translation filmed?
Heian Shrine (Taihei-kaku bridge and garden), in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, is a real-world filming location used for Lost in Translation.
Where is Heian Shrine (Taihei-kaku bridge and garden) located?
Heian Shrine (Taihei-kaku bridge and garden) is located in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.