An Iron Age hillfort rooted in Arthurian legend was made famous by musician Peter Gabriel.

Home of the infamous Cauld Lad of Hylton and one of the inspirations behind "Alice" in Sunderland.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

A celebration of the animation wizard's childhood home and antique railroad memorabilia collection.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

Narrow passes cut out of mountains surround the medieval capital of Japan.

This mysterious medieval grotto holds a grid of sacred wells of unknown purpose.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

Access to this hidden site of a 14th-century mass suicide is prohibited, unless it is to pray for the dead.

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.

The birthplace of Japanese coinage.

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.

The site of Japan’s first archaeological excavation is also the birthplace of fingerprint forensics.

This Metabolist, retro-futuristic residential complex resembles a cyberpunk space colony established on Earth.

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

This ancient burial site was once thought to be the home of a race distinctive to Ainu folklore.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

Quite possibly the oldest love poem known to humankind.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.

This gnome sculpture and his wonderous hat forces train passengers to do a double-take.

The oldest continuously operating pharmacy in Europe.

The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."