Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

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.”

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

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.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

A haunting theme park is slowly being swallowed by the jungle.

One of the largest bamboo bridges in Asia, located right next to a bamboo school.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

One man's dream has turned into this naturally growing chapel made of almost nothing but trees.

An artistic garden environment of tile mosaic sculptures.

Running since 1864, this clock has yet to be wound, one of the longest-running science experiments known.

Free candle-lit art gallery, accompanied by a live piano score.

Three rooms of bones, curios, and one artist's collection of natural artifacts create this intriguing museum.

One of the world's largest pianos is displayed in the workshop of the man who built it as a teenager.

Nature's slip and slide.

New Zealand's oldest prison holds a dark history and the scars of a deadly earthquake.

Some of the clearest water anywhere in the world.