A film adaptation of the short story “Drive My Car” published in 2013 by writer Haruki Murakami, who has enthusiastic fans around the world. It is a road movie set in Hiroshima.
Please see this digital map for the location of Hiroshima where the bright red Saab 900 ran through.
Location introduction
The movie “Drive My Car” was mostly filmed in Hiroshima prefecture. Scenes from Setouchi, which are typical of Hiroshima, and familiar landscapes are reflected.
Here are some spots that were used for filming.
Kurhaus Yunoyama
Orizuru Tower
Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima-city factory
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima
Higashihiroshima Arts & Culture Hall Kurara
Kaita Ohashi (Hiroshima Bay Bridge)
Akinada Ohashi
Toyohama Ohashi
Mitarai Townscape Preservation District
We also introduce the location tour of Hiroshima introduced by Mr. Nishizaki of the Hiroshima Film Commission, including some of these filming locations.