The Karate Kid (1984) was an incredible underdog story that won the hearts of viewers and critics. Two years later, Mr. Miyagi and Danielsan are back, this time traveling to Okinawa to visit Miyagi's dying father. They both find themselves at odds with the evil Sato and his nephew Chozen. Since Ali said sayonara ;-), Daniel mends his broken heart with the sweet and soft-spoken Kumiko. While Miyagi and Sato make amends, Danielsan and Chozen are left to fight to the death during a dance festival.
The Karate Kid Part II was released on my birthday while my family was vacationing in Hawaii. I remember my grandfather took me and my cousins to see it. We got "
The Karate Kid Part II was filmed in Kaneohe, HI and Northridge, Burbank and Los Angeles, CA
Location: The Okinawa Airport
Address: 6661 Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA Flight Path Learning Center
Location: Tomi Village
Address: near 47-507 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI
There wasn't too much information about the filming locations, but thanks to an online article, it was mentioned that Mr. Miyagi's village was filmed in Kaneohe in an undeveloped area where a 7-11 now stands...
It was a bit tricky getting a shot of the bend of palm trees as this is now on private property. I did sneak in a few shots before I was chased away...
Location: Mr. Miyagi's Father's House
Address: 49-560 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI
On the Kuala Movie Ranch Tour, our guide informed us that Mr. Miyagi's father's house is located there, much to my surprise...
Location: Daniel & Kumiko's Bridge
Address: just after 8483 Highway 72, Honolulu, HI The Ehiihilauakea Bridge
This photo was taken from the Halona Blow Hole...
Location: King Shohashi Castle
Address: between Lania Lookout & Halona Blowhole, Honolulu, HI
Daniel and Kumiko spot the matte painting somewhere between the Lanai Lookout and the Halona Blowhole. This is not the exact the spot, but it gives you an idea...
Location: The Electronics Store
Address: Warner Brothers Studios - Hennessy Street, Burbank, CA
This is not an exact match up since, at the time, I didn't know it was used in the film. I was getting a shot of the stairs from Gremlins (1984)...
Location: Sato's Dojo
Address: Warner Brothers Studios - Hennessy Street, Burbank, CA
The bar was also located on Hennessy Street. Action fans may recognize Theo from Die Hard (1988) as a G.I. breaking some ice and horror fans may recognize Andy from Friday the 13th Part III (1982) as a G.I. collecting the bets. The sock hop was located somewhere on Hennessy Street as well.
Locations Visited: October 2016, July 2018, October 2018
Still Need To Visit:
The Tournament Entrance