The nuns here cultivate silk to weave some of the finest scarves in the world.

Come for the chanting, stay for the monastical vegan buffet.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

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

A unique art exhibit home to letters addressed to those unable to receive them.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.

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

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

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

Visitors to this museum will discover that kaleidoscopes are much more than toys.

It is believed that this Buddhist temple stands right on the gateway to the underworld.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

The first location of the eventual video game giant.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Every spring, this walkway outside the Japan Mint turns into a cherry blossom tunnel.

A Japanese train station built around a 700-year-old camphor tree.

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

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

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