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7 Backlot Streets You Can Still Walk Today
Most working backlots are closed sets, but a handful of studios keep sections open to the public between shoot days. Here are seven exterior streets you can still walk — and what to know before you go.
1. The New York Street set, Los Angeles
Built in the 1940s and rebuilt after two fires, this stretch has stood in for everything from period dramas to modern thrillers. Guided tours pass through on the hour.
2. The English Village row, Leavesden
A compact row of half-timbered facades used across several franchise productions. It's part of the standard studio tour route and rarely crowded before 11am.
3. The Edo-period street, Kyoto
Toei's working backlot doubles as a live demonstration space, with costumed performers running short stunt sequences for visitors on weekends.
Planning your visit
Most backlot streets restrict tripods and drones without a permit, and closures can happen with short notice on active shoot days. Check your digital ticket the morning of your visit for any last-minute changes.
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