Sidle into a side alley for a taste of sumo wrestlers' traditional hot-pot soup, in a tiny restaurant founded by a former competitor.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

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

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

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

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

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

This sports stadium was made from 25,000 cypress trees and ranks among the world's largest wooden domes.

The world's longest tunnel with an undersea section.