This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

This amusement park brings a little slice of England to the heart of Kyushu.

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

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

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

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

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

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

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.