Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

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

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

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

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

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

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.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

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

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

The divine septet of Japanese fortune gods are rendered in 1,000 year old wood at this peaceful site.

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.