The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

Giant sand sculptures of famous people and places are on display near the Tottori sand dunes.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

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

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

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

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

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