New Zealand's only running funicular railway.

A historic observatory precariously perched at the "Top of Europe."

A Swiss amusement park entirely dedicated to the theory of ancient astronauts.

A cablecar-station-turned-revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of the Swiss skyline.

Caves famous for the dragon-slaying saint who lived there.

Traversing steep Alpine slopes, this engineering marvel is one of the longest and highest funiculars in the world.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

Although called a funicular by both its owner and the locals this historic railroad is actually a rack and pinion system.

Take in a sweeping views of Guanajuato—and save yourself a hike up a steep hill—on this funicular.

Make your own fake treats at this factory and workshop in the epicenter of Japan's food replica industry.

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

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

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

This town near Nagasaki is flecked with fruit-flavored bus stops.

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

Discover the past, present, and future of packaging in this unique Japanese museum.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

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

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

Inside the columbarium, thousands of colorful, high-tech Buddhas guard the ashes of the dead.