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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

A statue erected on an infamous cliff where young boys would hold dangerous "pee offs" to prove their mettle.

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

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

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

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

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

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.

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.

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

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

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

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.

This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.

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

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

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