Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

A cool dive bar, off the beaten track.

“Historical” markers commemorating the sites of fictional events depicted in a popular jidaigeki novel series.

Guarding the city of Chiyoda is a bizarre insectile creature with a name no one can pronounce.

Only recently added to the shrine, this googly-eyed snail demon of unknown origin is said to have eye-healing powers.

These ordinary blocks of stone are the last surviving remains of Tokyo's infamous red-light district.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

A few hidden stones are said to bring fortune and love.

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

This water goblin statue represents a 19th-century urban legend about a haunted canal that became a Japanese idiom.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar. 

A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.

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

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