This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

Once home to Komodo dragons, this island dreamscape has a rare combination of white, pink, and black sand beaches.

A sprawling nature preserve harbors the world's only living dragons.

The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."

Bali's remote "gateway to heaven" is one of the most sacred places on the island.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

If you've ever wanted to tear Hello Kitty apart with your teeth, this is the place.

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

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

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

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

A calico cat named Tama was the wildly popular Super Station Master at this train stop in southeast Japan.

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

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

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

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

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

Underground farm located in a former bank vault deep within the bowels of Tokyo's business district.

World's largest cave was only discovered in 1991, and now offers tours to the public.

Hollowed out cedar log tubs set in an ancient towering forest.

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

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.