The giant figure on the back of this turtle-shaped temple actually hides a memorial pendulum.

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

The floats housed in this hall are more than 100 years old, and are brought out for an annual celebration.

This beautiful Japanese garden is a memorial to the samurai who literally wrote the book on business as martial art.

To enter the lower hall of this temple, you must first walk through a dragon.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

These Japanese ruins have been brought back to life with elaborately recreated buildings.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

We heard you like volcanoes so we put a volcano in your volcano so you can die for sure...

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

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

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

Founded over a thousand years ago, this shrine is said to be built on the site of a warlord's harem prison.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

"The Dance of Fools" is Japan's largest dance festival.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

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

A 14th-century European chapel sticks out of the facade of a Japanese hotel.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

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