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Nagoya Castle

1, Nagoya · Nagoya Castle · 1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0031, Japan

This restored castle originally completed in 1612 features artifacts & exhibits on the Edo Period.

Shirakawa-go

Ogimachi, Shirakawa · Shirakawa-go · Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan

Historical village in a remote mountain area featuring traditional Gassho-style farmhouses.

Hakuho Girls' High School

10, Yokohama · Hakuho Girls' High School · 4-chōme-10-13 Kitaterao, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0074, Japan

Sojiji Temple

1, Yokohama · Sojiji · 2-chōme-1-1 Tsurumi, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8686, Japan

Striking Buddhist temple complex known for its traditional structures, shrines & landscaped grounds.

Sylvanian Park

Hachigamineji, Sakai · Sylvanian Park · Hachigamineji, Minami Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0125, Japan

Tokyo DisneySea

Maihama, Urayasu · Tokyo DisneySea · 1-13 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-8511, Japan

Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.

Tokyo Disneyland

Maihama, Urayasu · Tokyo Disneyland · 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031, Japan

Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.

Mount Fuji

Kitayama, Fujinomiya · Mount Fuji · Mount Fuji, Kitayama, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0112, Japan

Iconic snow-capped peak & volcano, the highest in Japan & the 7th highest island peak on earth.

Sensō-ji Temple

3, Taito City · Sensō-ji · 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Versailles Palace

Île-de-France, Versailles · Versailles palace · Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

Immense, 18th-century palace with gilded apartments, chandeliered Hall of Mirrors & fountain show.

Disneyland Paris

Île-de-France, Coupvray · Disneyland Paris · Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France

Theme park complex featuring family-friendly rides, shows and costumed characters, plus hotels.

Eiffel Tower

Île-de-France, Paris · Eiffel Tower · Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France

Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.

Louvre Museum

Île-de-France, Paris · Louvre Museum · 75001 Paris, France

Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."

Myeongdong Shopping Street

Myeong-dong 2(i)-ga · Myeongdong Shopping Street · Myeong-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

Starfield Library

Yeongdong-daero · Starfield Library · South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam District, Yeongdong-daero, 513 스타필드 코엑스몰 B1

Futuristic library & cultural event space on 2 levels of a mall with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.

Lotte World

Olympic-ro · Lotte World · 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea

Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.

Disneyland Hong Kong

Lantau Island · Disneyland Hong Kong · Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Famous theme park complex featuring 7 areas with rides, shows and welcoming costumed characters.

Yu Garden

四牌楼 · Yu Garden · 279 Yu Yuan Lao Jie, 四牌楼 Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200000

5-acre garden built in 1577 that features Ming dynasty pavilions, ponds, rockeries & arched bridges.

The Bund

Waitan · The Bund · Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200002

Historic, 1,500-meter-long waterside promenade showcasing distinctive modern & colonial buildings.

Shanghai Disneyland Park

Pudong · Shanghai Disneyland Park · 4MV5+945, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 201205

Famed resort with rides & shows modeled on Disney movies, plus souvenir stores & theme restaurants.

Epcot

Florida, Bay Lake · Epcot · Bay Lake, FL, USA

Crowds flock to this educational Disney theme park to explore the future & other countries.

LEGOLAND California

California, Carlsbad · LEGOLAND California · One Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA

Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast.

Yale University

Connecticut, New Haven · Yale University · New Haven, CT 06520, USA

Storied private Ivy League school founded in 1701 & known for liberal arts, drama & music programs.

Walt Disney World® Resort

Florida · Walt Disney World® Resort · Florida, USA

Well-known attraction comprising of large resorts, dining, shops & 4 theme parks with rides & shows.

Times Square

Manhattan, New York · Times Square · Manhattan, NY 10036, USA

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

Empire State Building

Manhattan, New York · Empire State Building · 20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

Statue of Liberty

Manhattan, New York · Statue of Liberty National Monument · New York, NY 10004, USA

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

Golden Gate Bridge

California, San Francisco · Golden Gate Bridge · Golden Gate Brg, San Francisco, CA, USA

Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.

Central Park

Manhattan, New York · Central Park · New York, NY, USA

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

Emerald Lake

British Columbia · Emerald Lake · Emerald Lake, Columbia-Shuswap, BC V0A, Canada

Mountains reflect in this clear, green-hued lake with a hiking trail & boathouse for canoe rentals.

Banff National Park

Alberta · Banff National Park · Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada

Rocky Mountain park offering year-round activities & glacial lakes such as Lake Louise, also a town.

Niagara Falls

New York, Niagara Falls · Niagara Falls · Niagara Falls, NY, USA

Roman Baths

England · Roman Baths · Abbey Churchyard, Bath BA1 1LZ, UK

Roman bathhouse & temple with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum & audio tour for kids.

Stonehenge

England · Stonehenge · Salisbury SP4 7DE, UK

Legendary neolithic monument made using stones transported from Wales & built for unknown purposes.

Buckingham Palace

England · Buckingham Palace · London SW1A 1AA, UK

Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

Big Ben

England · Big Ben · London SW1A 0AA, UK

16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament.

Mount Buller

Victoria, Mount Buller · Mount Buller · Mount Buller VIC 3723, Australia

Sydney Opera House

New South Wales, Sydney · Sydney Opera House · Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music & dance, plus guided tours.

St Peter's Basilica

Città del Vaticano · St Peter's Basilica · Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Toscana, Pisa · Leaning Tower of Pisa · Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

Elaborately adorned 14th-century tower (56 meters at its tallest point) with a world-famous lean.

Grand Canal

Veneto, Venice · Grand Canal · Grand Canal, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Toscana, Firenze · Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore · Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Landmark 1200s cathedral known for its red-tiled dome, colored marble facade & elegant Giotto tower.

Colosseum

Lazio, Roma · Colosseum · Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.