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

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

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

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

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

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

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

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

Government testing at the asylum briefly explored using marijuana as a "truth serum" on Nazi prisoners of war.

A monolith stands at the site of the most significant battle ever fought on British soil.

This aircraft museum is home to one of just three Halifax bombers in the world.

Cycle the solar system—from the sun to Pluto—right here on earth.

This disused Cold War bunker has been restored to all of its early 60s glory.

After public executions took place at this location, attendants would also attend a local horse race.

The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.

This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.

This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.