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

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

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

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

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

Ruins and statues dot the landscape of this tiny island rich with royal history.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

The small candy-colored ride is the last rooftop Ferris wheel in Tokyo.

Legend says the goddess this shrine honors curses any couples that pass by.

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

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

A deserted island in southwest Japan that once sheltered persecuted Christians.

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

This traditional Japanese-style house doubles as one of James Turrell's colorful works of art.

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

An abandoned Art Deco hotel nestled on the side of a wooded mountain.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

A cool dive bar, off the beaten track.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

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

This amusement park brings a little slice of England to the heart of Kyushu.