Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

At the time of its construction, this type of door was nearly unheard of.

Passengers are not allowed to set foot outside this station, but you can still enjoy spectacular views of the sea from the platform.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

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

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

A painting marks the site of a historic skyscraper destroyed by the Great Kantō earthquake.

This bizarre residential building is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, the “Gaudí of Japan.”

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

A sad reminder of the World War II bombing stands largely unnoticed on a street corner.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

The train engine is tucked under an apartment building on a quiet Tokyo street.

This battleship of a building was designed by a famed "mad architect."

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

One of the few surviving World War II-era air-raid shelters in Tokyo.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

Watch out for the two-story Godzilla made out of tires.