A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.

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

Japan's hottest hot spring has a memorable name.

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.

A collection of more than 1,000 teddies from nearly any profession.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

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

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

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

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

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