Daikon radishes are offered to the Japanese Buddhist counterpart of the Hindu god Ganesha at this historic hilltop temple.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

These turtle-shaped concrete stepping stones provide a unique river crossing in central Kyoto.

This 400-year-old sweet shop serves a delicacy some have described as "edible incense."

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

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

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

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

A dilapidated amusement park with a million-dollar view.