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

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

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

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

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

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

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.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

A giant robo-cockroach building devours Tokyo.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.