This amusement park brings a little slice of England to the heart of Kyushu.

This statue of the "shiny uncle of Beppu" was erected in 2007.

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

This battleship of a building was designed by a famed "mad architect."

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.