The film "The Last Samurai" was filmed in Japan and New Zealand.

Filming Locations:

Daikado

In the Movie

Scene where Nathan and Katsumoto sit and talk.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a Buddhist temple north of Himeji city.

Pukekura Park - Cricket Ground

In the Movie

Scene where Nathan Algren trains the Japanese army.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Pukekura Park - a 52-hectare garden near the center of New Plymouth, Taranaki in New Zealand. Pukekura Park is also a popular event venue: it has a cricket oval where the Central Districts Stags cricket club plays home matches, and the Bowl of Brooklands amphitheater.