The Emmy-sweeping epic of an English navigator caught in the power struggles of feudal Japan was filmed not in Japan but in British Columbia, Canada – whose forests and coasts recreated the Japan of the year 1600.
Where was Shōgun filmed?
Shōgun was filmed in British Columbia, Canada – Vancouver, Port Moody and Vancouver Island.
Every Shōgun location, explained
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Feudal Japan – British Columbia
The world of 1600 Japan used Vancouver and British Columbia.
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The fishing village – Ucluelet
The coastal village of Ajiro used Ucluelet on Vancouver Island.
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Port Moody – the coast
Waterfront scenes used Port Moody near Vancouver.
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The studios
Elaborate sets were built at studios in Vancouver.
Planning a visit
Vancouver and Vancouver Island – the series’ real home – are spectacular, accessible parts of British Columbia.
Shōgun Fun Facts
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Japan filmed in Canada The feudal-Japan epic was shot in British Columbia.
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An Emmy record The series won a record haul of Emmy Awards.
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Based on a novel It adapts James Clavell’s bestselling book.
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Set in 1600 The story unfolds at the dawn of the Tokugawa era.
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Largely in Japanese Much of the dialogue is in Japanese with subtitles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Shōgun filmed?
In British Columbia, Canada – Vancouver, Port Moody and Vancouver Island.
Is it set in Japan?
Yes – in feudal Japan in 1600, filmed in Canada.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Vancouver and Vancouver Island are accessible.
Is it based on a book?
Yes – James Clavell’s novel.
When did it air?
2024.
