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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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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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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Exploding oil pipelines in the Caucasian Mountains, a nuclear submarine in the Bosporus: “The World Is Not Enough” offers a rich thriller plot combining beautiful movie locations in both East and West. This is how to find them!
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In “You Only Live Twice”, Tiger Tanaka shows Bond some Japanese hospitality in his luxury home. The location is beautifully frozen in time.
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In “Moonraker”, the MI6 hosts a secret monastery base in the Brazilian jungle. The monastery is real – but you won’t find it in the jungle.
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Tokyo might be a megacity – but there is an location of peace right in its center. The New Otani luxury hotel has a 400-years old Japanese garden, an oasis of its kind. Only Bond can’t enjoy the place: He gets attacked here twice.
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In “Goldeneye” the Langham in London became the “Grand Hotel Europe” in St. Petersburg. The fake name is a clever nod.
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In “Die Another Day” Bond enjoys some time in Cuba. The crew filmed in Spain – and recreated the coastline at a quite enjoyable beach. And we found the perfect heladeria to sweeten your stay.
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Sotheby’s is a world-known auction house – and plays a major role in both a Bond short story and a Bond film. Besides the place, the whole area is magic: London’s stylish neighborhood Mayfair!
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Convicts saw the Bridge of Sighs from the inside, Bond played it more safe with a gondola ride. Nowadays you can have it both: Here are your best options to see the magnificent bridge.
Continue readingConvicts saw the Bridge of Sighs from the inside, Bond played it more safe with a gondola ride. Nowadays you can have it both: Here are your best options to see the magnificent bridge.
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No wonder, MI6 agent Mitchell double-crossed the secret service. The rent for his London flat in WaterGardens is not for everybody. This is how to find the location!
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