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

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

An LED art installation composed of 600 poles wrapped in kimono fabric.

This garden located inside a bamboo forest once belonged to a famous Japanese actor.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

A small shrine dedicated to a god of lightning and electronics.

These turtle-shaped concrete stepping stones provide a unique river crossing in central Kyoto.

When this massive wooden temple ran out of rope, they made one out of devotees' hair.

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

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This small Japanese street is lined with figures, sculptures and a shrine dedicated to frogs.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

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.