Okinawan dining in a twenty foot tall, man-made tree house overlooking Naha Harbor.

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

A small Japanese village claims to be the final resting place of the son of God (and God's other son's ear).

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

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

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

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

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

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

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

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.