A semi-abandoned replica of Prince Edward Island's Avonlea—in Japan.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

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

A cool dive bar, off the beaten track.

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

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

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

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

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

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

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

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

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

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

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

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

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

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

A Catholicism-themed restaurant where sacrilege is on the menu.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

We heard you like volcanoes so we put a volcano in your volcano so you can die for sure...

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

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.