5 charming filming locations from Netflix’s 'Can This Love Be Translated?'

While Netflix series "Can This Love Be Translated?" has captured fans with its cross-cultural romance and compelling characters, it is also fueling travel envy with stunning international filming locations, transporting viewers from Japan’s serene temples to the dramatic canyons of Canada and sun-drenched ruins of Italy.

The show’s wanderlust factor hasn’t gone unnoticed: According to Netflix, the 12-episode series starring Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung and Japanese actor Sota Fukushi attracted 9 million viewers last week, becoming the most popular non-English show of the week.

The Korea Times compiled a list of real-life destinations featured in the show worth visiting on your next holiday.

Kamakura, Japan

Kamakura, a small city in Japan, is where the two main characters, Cha Mu-hee (Go) and Joo Ho-jin (Kim), spend part of the day together in the first episode. A memorable scene in which the two are separated by a train adds to the location’s charm, highlighting its picturesque streets.

Located in Kanagawa prefecture, just about an hour outside Tokyo, Kamakura is a historic seaside city known for its iconic Great Buddha bronze statue that dates back to the 13th century and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, a Shinto shrine founded in the 11th century. The city is also known for its beaches, traditional shopping streets and nature trails.

Horseshoe Canyon, Canada

The Horseshoe Canyon is one of the first Canadian destinations where Mu-hee and Japanese actor Hiro Kurosawa (Fukushi) film their dating reality show.

Part of Alberta’s badlands, Horseshoe Canyon features eroded hills, steep coulees and rugged terrain carved by wind and water over millions of years. Its layered rock walls contain striking earth tones, creating an otherworldly atmosphere.

The canyon gets its name from its horseshoe-like shape. Visitors can hike along the rim or down into the canyon. The area also offers a range of outdoor activities, including camping, kayaking and cycling in nearby locations.

Lake Louise, Canada

The scene in which the two main characters watch an aurora over a vast lake is one of the drama’s most anticipated moments. This scene was filmed at Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada.

Located in Banff National Park, Lake Louise is not always Canada’s most reliable aurora-viewing spots, but the region’s dark skies make it excellent for stargazing year-round. Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of North America’s top destinations for skiing and snowboarding, while the Lake Louise Sightseeing Gondola is another popular activity offering sweeping mountain views.

Adding a stroke of real-life magic, the actors and crew were treated to an unexpected northern lights sighting on the night of filming, according to Go.

Baths of Caracalla, Italy

The Baths of Caracalla are the ruins of one of the most impressive public bathing complexes of ancient Rome. This is one of the first Italian destinations visited by Mu-hee and Hiro on their reality show.

Opened in A.D. 216, the vast complex served as a hub for bathing, exercise and socialization, offering insight into how Romans spent their leisure time. Aerial views shown in the drama give viewers a sense of the scale and grandeur of the facility. The baths remained in use until the 6th century, when Rome’s water supply was disrupted during the 535-554 Gothic War.

Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy

Remember the medieval-looking setting where Hiro confesses his feelings for Mu-hee toward the end of the series? That is Civita di Bagnoregio, a hilltop village in the Lazio region of central Italy.

Often called the “Dying City,” the village sits on cliffs that are slowly eroding due to rain and wind. It is accessible only on foot via a pedestrian bridge, adding to its dramatic appeal. Visitors can wander its medieval stone streets, which provide a perfect backdrop for photographs.