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Kamo, Kyoto e Iku.: A Japanese Television Drama

Kamo, Kyoto e Iku. -Shinise Ryokan no Okami Nikki- is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji TV from April 9 to June 18, 2013. The series consists of 11 episodes and follows the story of a high-ranking government official who unexpectedly becomes the proprietor of a traditional inn in Kyoto.

Promotional image for Kamo, Kyoto e Iku.
Promotional visual for the series.

Plot Synopsis

Kamo Ueba, portrayed by Nao Matsushita, is an elite official working within the Ministry of Finance. Her life changes abruptly following the sudden death of her mother. Kamo discovers that she has inherited "Ueba Ya," a multi-generational ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) located in Kyoto. Upon taking ownership, she finds the establishment burdened by significant debt, forcing her to navigate the complexities of managing a historic business while adjusting to a new life in Kyoto.

Cast

The series features a large ensemble cast, including:

  • Nao Matsushita as Kamo Ueba
  • Kippei Shiina as Shuhei Kinugawa
  • Rino Katase as Mariko Shiomi
  • Keiko Horiuchi as Sae Mayama
  • Takashi Sasano as Kotaro Minegishi
  • Ken Matsudaira as Kohkichi Nakadai
Nao Matsushita
Nao Matsushita stars as Kamo Ueba.
Kippei Shiina
Kippei Shiina as Shuhei Kinugawa.
Rino Katase
Rino Katase as Mariko Shiomi.
Keiko Horiuchi
Keiko Horiuchi as Sae Mayama.
Takashi Sasano
Takashi Sasano as Kotaro Minegishi.
Koh Takasugi
Koh Takasugi as Hide Teraishi.
Yu Koyanagi
Yu Koyanagi as Hyuma Yagi.
Yoshie Ichige
Yoshie Ichige as Kaoru Ueba.
Mayumi Wakamura
Mayumi Wakamura as Suzuka Umegaki.
Masato Ibu
Masato Ibu as Yuhjiro Takase.
Shunsuke Daito
Shunsuke Daito as Kyosuke Kamo.
Ken Matsudaira
Ken Matsudaira as Kohkichi Nakadai.

Production and Broadcast

The drama was directed by Kozo Nagayama and Ryosuke Kanesaki, with scripts written by Hayashi Mori and Masaaki Sakai. It aired in the Tuesday 21:00 time slot on Fuji TV. According to data from Video Research, Ltd., the series achieved an average viewership rating of 9.8% in the Kanto region during its initial broadcast run.

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