JAPAN – Shinmoedake in Kyushu // You Only Live Twice (1967)
What a thrilling hike: Toxic fumes steam from the air, authorities close down roads, ice clouds appear. Welcome to Blofeld’s Volcano! We had quite the hiking day.
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Riviera Revival
MONACO – Fort Antoine Theatre & Port Hercule // Goldeneye (1995)
In Monaco, the world’s most expensive superyachts are swarming the harbour. Sure famous Port Hercule had to play a role in “Goldeneye”. Read about the best spots to visit the yacht life – and also how to escape it.
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Where to park your DB5
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Childers Street // Skyfall (2012)
Where do hide a real tresure? In southern London! In “Skyfall”, Bond brings back the Aston Martin DB5 – from an inconspicuous location.
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Bond’s Big Fat Buddha Wedding
JAPAN – Seiganto-ji in Nachikatsuura // You Only Live Twice (1967)
Seiganto-ji is a remote Buddhist temple – surrounded by a spiritual forest. In “You Only Live Twice” it plays an important role. And you should take your time when visiting.
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A Short Stop in Shanghai
CHINA – Shanghai Airport // Skyfall (2012)
Lots of the Shanghai scenes in “Skyfall” had been filmed in London and Ascot. But a second unit crew still was in China – for some night-time shots.
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Island of Death
JAPAN – Hashima Island off Nagasaki // Skyfall (2012)
A battleship-shaped island off the Japanese coast is the villain hideout in “Skyfall”. Fitting: Hashima Island itself has a dark past.
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Czech Train Checkout
CZECH REPUBLIC – Ústí nad Orlicí & Prague, Úholičky Train Station // Casino Royale (2006)
A beautiful train ride from Switzerland to Montenegro? All filmed in the Czech Republic! The crew of “Casino Royale” knew, how to trick the audience.
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Sumo Sights
JAPAN – Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo // You Only Live Twice (1967)
Sumo is an important sport in Japan – and rich in tradition. You won’t be able to visit the real sumo hall from “You Only Live Twice” anymore. But we know some tricks to give you the proper sumo feeling.
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The Venice Office
ITALY – Venice, Ca’Rezzonico Palace & Fondamente Fenice // Moonraker (1979)
The beautiful Venetian museum Ca’Rezzonico hosts one of the cities finest art collections. The paintings and statues leave you awe-struck. No surprise, that pompous Drax had to use the palazzo as his office.
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Bonds Backdrop
JAPAN – Akime // You Only Live Twice (1967)
Not Tokyo, not Himeji, not Kobe – but the really remote fisher village Akime is one of the key filming locations in “You Only Live Twice”. No wonder, locals are going crazy with worshipping the movie.
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C stands for Corridor
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Freemason’s Hall // Spectre (2015)
A place of secrecy in the heart of London? Perfect for a spy thriller! And Bond isn’t even the only one, who filmed at the Freemason’s Hall.
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Training at a Treasure
JAPAN – Himeji Castle // You Only Live Twice (1967)
Himeji Castle is a Japanes national treasure – and a beautiful James Bond location. Though the crew couldn’t finish filming due to an outrage.
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