Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.

A strange tribute to all the fallen souls of war.

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

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

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.

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

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.