Traveling Back to the 23 Century!

An escalator in MOA Museum of Art, featured in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. Photo by Brett Homenick.

One of the filming locations used for Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) is rather surprising. The long escalator seen in MOTHER (the Futurians' ship) was actually filmed at MOA Museum of Art in Atami. In the film, the staircase in between the two escalators was removed and replaced by something you'd more likely see in a 23rd-century time machine. So at MOA Museum of Art, aside from seeing great art exhibits, you can also travel through time!

Atami Castle!

Atami Castle. Photo by Brett Homenick.

One spot I was interesting in photographing while in Atami today was Atami Castle, featured prominently in the climactic battle in King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) between the two legendary monsters. The castle itself was closed, but here are some photos from an angle (more or less) seen in the film.

The Air Up There in Atami!

 A great view of the city of Atami. Photo by Brett Homenick.

While visiting Atami today, I went up the ropeway to a great viewing spot that overlooks the city as well as the ocean. I snapped a few photos, and here they are. Enjoy!