Assassin's Creed Mirage and Codename: Jade, Red, and Hexe respectively.
One of the most highly requested locations for any game series that beautifully represents period pieces and landmarks, however, is Japan, and finally, with Assassin's Creed Red, Ubisoft will make that a reality in Feudal Japan. Japan has always had a rich history with some of the most astounding architecture of any culture in the world, and this gives Ubisoft plenty of freedom to have players visit iconic locations that define Japan's history and essence.
Himeji Castle
Feudal Japan was riddled with wars, fires, and destruction more than any other era, but one of the defining pieces of architecture at that time was the Himeji Castle, which is more colloquially known as the White Heron Castle due to its stark white exterior that has survived centuries, standing tall and intact through countless battles.
Dating back to 1333, Himeji Castle continues to be a symbol of Feudal Japan, and with such historic value and notable features, it would undoubtedly make for a wonderful landmark to visit in Assassin's Creed Red as players scale the exterior and visit the walls within.
Sensoji Temple
Arguably the most famous temple in the world, Sensoji Temple is a landmark for tourists around the globe as the temple is Tokyo's oldest and most recognizable with millions of visitors a year, dating all the way back to 645 AD.
Sensoji Temple has such significance in both history and the modern-day that it's made plenty of appearances in fictional works, including other films, anime, manga, and video games. While it's now a heavy tourist destination, however, Assassin's Creed Red has a fantastic opportunity to visit the temple in its infancy and give a deeper, more profound look at how the grounds used to be, even potentially using it to build an origin story for the new protagonist.
Tomb of Emperor Nintoku
Assassin's Creed is no stranger to vaults, tombs, caverns, and more that hide away secrets, relics, and the like for players to explore that would otherwise be inaccessible in the real world due to their historical significance and need for preservation.
Known as one of the largest tombs in the world, The Tomb of Emperor Nintoku is a sacred Mozu Tomb, many of which are shaped like keyholes and are inaccessible by normal means. Assassin's Creed Red would give players an exclusive look that virtually no one has seen before, perhaps making this the location of one of the ancient tablets. With its significance, it would make a monumental moment for fans and history enthusiasts alike.
Mount Miwa
The sacred grounds of Mount Miwa used to be a place that was so religious due to the attachment of the god Omononushi that people were generally forbidden to step foot into the holy site for centuries. Today, however, it's free to walk around to witness historic shrines, views, and landmarks, though guidelines are still very strict and must be respected after permission is granted.
Assassin's Creed has been tapping deep into mythology for its last few entries, and though it would be better to remain grounded, there's still plenty to play with if Assassin's Creed Red feels inclined to dive deep into Japanese mythology and spirituality. Visiting sites such as these and interacting with keepers and kami alike would certainly make for jaw-dropping moments the series is known for.
Matsumoto Castle
Erected in the early 1500s, Matsumoto Castle is Japan's oldest six-story castle and is listed as a National Treasure. Known for its stunning architecture and placement in a body of water across a beautiful bridge and surrounded by a plethora of trees, Matsumoto Castle is a sight to behold and a must-see for anyone in Japan.
Depending on the time span of Feudal Japan Assassin's Creed Red eventually ends up taking place in, it would be a disservice to not include one of the most notable and historic castles in the world - one that also defined the era it was in. As Assassin's Creed incorporates real moments from history this could easily be the site in which the protagonist meets with of the Shogun, or a battle takes place.
Ise Jingu
Known as the "Soul of Japan", Ise Jingu is the country's most important shrine, dedicated to worshiping one of the most famous goddesses in mythology: the Sun Goddess Amaterasu.
Established in 4 BCE and now comprised of over a hundred shrines, Ise Jingu's significance to rituals, spirituality, and philosophical meaning is incredibly rich to Japan, and visiting these sacred grounds - preferably for some downtime - would immediately make it a highlight for Assassin's Creed Red's map. Much like Assassin's Creed Origins involves finding stone circles, finding the shrines across Japan could easily become an AC: Red side quest.
Kamakura
As a city, Kamakura is known for hosting various historical sites and is heavily visited by tourists all over the world because of its temples and, most notably, its gigantic Buddha statue known as The Great Buddha of Kamakura, and its shrines which are over 1200 years old.
While tons of landmarks would undoubtedly be wonderful to see, Assassin's Creed Red will, of course, have cities, villages, towns, and destinations to go through as well with new villains for the franchise. Given Kamakura's fantastic history and significance throughout the centuries, a lot of great stories can be told here and it could easily be one fo the main hubs of the game.
Mount Fuji
As one of Japan's three holy mountains alongside Mt. Tate and Mt. Haku, Mount Fuji is the second-largest volcano in Asia and one of the most recognizable mountains in the world next to Mount Everest.
Being such a focal point for Japanese geography, Assassin's Creed Red has ample opportunity to give players the thrill of climbing the mountain to the top, which would also translate to arguably the best sync point in the game.
Kiyomizu-dera
There is no shortage of Buddhist temples throughout Asia, but Japan arguably has the most architecturally appealing and notable ones of them all. Founded in the late 700s, Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most visually stunning landmarks in the entirety of Japan, with consistent visitors year after year that are there for both recreational and educational purposes.
Considered a historic monument in ancient Kyoto, Assassin's Creed Red has the chance to have another fantastic landmark for players to visit and synchronize with, looking over a vast valley and the Kyoto horizon. Once again bringing real history into the story, the protagonist could meet Buddhist monks who have missions for them at these types of locations.
Narai of a Thousand Houses
Narai-juku, which is also known as Narai of a Thousand Houses, is an old town that sits as a halfway point in Nagano, Japan. Seeing as this was introduce twists to the story.
The town is still preserved as it was to this day and is maintained with shops and the like to accommodate the myriad of visitors. For those who are unable to visit Japan anytime soon, Assassin's Creed Red has a great opportunity to tell a great narrative at Narai-juku, and would be even more thrilling if it ends up being to scale.