Real-world locations

Despite portraying a fictional universe consisting of planet-like Worlds that each represent a separate setting based on Disney or Kingdom Hearts-original fiction, the Kingdom Hearts series includes many references to real-world locations on Earth.

Caribbean Sea
In Kingdom Hearts II, , in Jamaica, is a main setting within Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

China
China is a country in East Asia, and is the setting for the movie . The film takes place in Ancient China.

In the Kingdom Hearts series, the Land of Dragons is the homeworld of Mulan and others.

London
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, an island country in western Europe. It is one of the settings for the movie .

In the Kingdom Hearts series, London is the home of Wendy. This is where the Clock Tower, also known as Big Ben, is located.

France
France is a country in southeast Europe. Paris, France is the main setting of.

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, La Cité des Cloches is located in France.

Greece
Greece is a country in southeast Europe. Ancient Greece is the main setting of.

In the Kingdom Hearts series, the Olympus Coliseum is located in Greece.

Japan
Shibuya (渋谷区) is a part of central Tokyo, Japan, famous for its fashion and nightlife, and is the setting of the game .

In the Kingdom Hearts series, Shibuya is the hometown of Neku, Shiki, Beat, Rhyme, and Joshua.

Shibuya is also the main setting where Verum Rex takes places.

Africa
Africa is a continent south of Europe, and is the setting for the movie .

In Kingdom Hearts, Sora and company land in the jungles of Africa, the homeworld of Clayton, Jane, Tarzan, and the Gorillas.