2025Filming Location of the Movie First Love|trip.com

Classic movie First Love was filmed across many iconic locations in Hokkaido, including Otaru Tenguyama, Nakajima Park, Sapporo Astronomical Observatory, Biei Station, Otaru Canal, and Horohira Bridge, all of which add a romantic and nostalgic atmosphere to the film.

Otaru Tenguyama, which has one of the three best night views of the city, is one of the movie's major scenes. In the movie, the main characters took a cable car to the top of the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Otaru and Ishikari Bay. This is also a filming location for another popular movie Love Letter.

Nakajima Park, located in the center of Sapporo, is one of the places where Yae and Harumichi met in First Love. The park houses important cultural heritage sites such as the Iris Pond and the Toheikan. The scenery at this famous urban park changes with each season.

Sapporo Astronomical Observatory, located in Nakajima Park, has a history of over 60 years. In the movie, this is where Yae and Harumichi look at Mars together. The observatory is equipped with a 20 cm refracting telescope, and visitors can observe constellations and planets for free.

Biei Station, a main station in Biei Town, Kamikawa that is featured in the movie. Biei is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and peaceful countryside atmosphere.

Otaru Canal is an iconic landscape of the city, with warehouses and cobblestone roads along the canal creating a retro scenery. In the movie, Yae and Harumichi waited for Yae's father here next to the canal.

Horohira Bridge is a place that many tourists pass by on their way to Otaru and Sapporo, and also one of the backdrops in the movie that showcases the natural scenery of Hokkaido.