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

The hometown of a beloved manga artist created a treasure hunt for his popular ghostly characters.

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

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

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

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.

A statue of a mischievous raccoon towers over this city park.

This giant seated Bhudda of Healing dates to the 1780s.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

This garden located inside a bamboo forest once belonged to a famous Japanese actor.

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

Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.

What's believed to be the country's first shrine is, in Shintō mythology, the annual meeting place of the gods.

Japan's largest collection of Western-style mansions in the port city of Kobe includes a recreation of Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street quarters.

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

These wondrously illuminated caverns extend under the mountains of the Fukushima Prefecture.

A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.

This giant bronze Buddha, the third largest in Japan, is the last in an ill-fated series of statues.

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.