Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

Nope, not the one in France. The only officially-recognized reproduction of Monet’s garden in Giverny is located in a remote corner of Japan.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

Nestled in an unassuming residential area, this "forbidden forest" is rumored to spirit away those who dare to enter.

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

A disconnected rotary phone for "calling" lost loved ones offered a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan.

A bibliophile's heaven that contains hundreds of bookstores, offering over a third of secondhand books for sale in Tokyo.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

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

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

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

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.