Running through lush forests and across the Tadami River, this train line offers breathtaking views of rural Japan.

The oldest academic institution in Japan provides a glimpse of university life during the days of the samurai.

A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

Nestled amid the trees lies an abandoned funicular railway that dates back to the 1920s.

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

Inaccessible by foot, Japan's most secluded train station sits in the middle of nowhere.

The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.

A bovine sumo match in which both bulls live to fight another day.

It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.

This giant statue pays homage to this temple's furry residents who keep the landscape pristine.

A giant rooftop ride with unbeatable views of Matsuyama city, the nearby mountain ranges, and the Inland Sea.

Its collection distills more than 60 years of pop culture in Japan, from Godzilla to Hulk Hogan.

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

This tiny stone in a children's park is what remains of an ancient, once-worshipped object.

Passengers are not allowed to set foot outside this station, but you can still enjoy spectacular views of the sea from the platform.

One of three official copies of Marcel Duchamp's enigmatic masterpiece is on display in an obscure Tokyo museum.

This battleship of a building was designed by a famed "mad architect."

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.

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

Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.