Visit Matsumoto

Explore Carcassonne, a fortified medieval city in southern France. Walk the double ring of ramparts of the Cité de Carcassonne (a UNESCO World Heritage site with 52 towers), admire the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus (known for its 12th-century stained glass and Gothic choir), and cross the Pont Vieux (a 14th-century stone bridge offering panoramic views of the city).

Red-sandstone castle ruin above the old town of Heidelberg and the Neckar valley.

Belarus’s best-preserved historic centre, with two castles above the Neman.

Visit Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital. See the Shibuya Crossing (one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections), explore the historic Senso-ji Temple (Tokyo's oldest temple with a vibrant Nakamise shopping street), and admire the Tokyo Skytree (the world's tallest tower at 634 meters).

Visit Kyoto, Japan's former imperial capital. Explore the Fushimi Inari Shrine (famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates), see the golden Kinkaku-ji temple (a Zen Buddhist pavilion covered in gold leaf), stroll through the historic Gion district (known for geisha culture and traditional machiya houses), and admire the rock garden at Ryoan-ji (a UNESCO World Heritage site).

Visit Osaka, Japan's vibrant second city. Explore Osaka Castle (a reconstructed 16th-century fortress with museum exhibits and panoramic city views), sample street food like takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) in Dotonbori (a bustling entertainment district with iconic neon signs), and experience the thrill of Universal Studios Japan (home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World).

Visit Hiroshima, a city of peace and resilience in western Japan. See the Atomic Bomb Dome (UNESCO World Heritage site preserved as a memorial), explore the Peace Memorial Museum (powerful exhibits on the 1945 atomic bombing and its aftermath), and take a ferry to Miyajima Island to see the iconic Itsukushima Shrine with its 'floating' torii gate. Also try local specialties like okonomiyaki (savory pancake) and oysters from the Seto Inland Sea.

Visit Fukushima, a prefecture in Japan known for its resilience and diverse attractions. Explore the historic Tsuruga Castle (reconstructed samurai fortress with panoramic views), see the stunning Bandai-Azuma Skyline (scenic mountain road through volcanic landscapes), and experience the traditional Aizu region with its lacquerware crafts and samurai heritage sites like Aizu-Wakamatsu.