Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

A restaurant modeled after feudal Japan, where the waitstaff are trained as ninjas.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

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.

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.