This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

This mountain's identity is stuck somewhere between a nightmare and a scenic tourist attraction.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

This ruined Japanese stripclub sits half burnt to the ground.

Giant sand sculptures of famous people and places are on display near the Tottori sand dunes.

A tiny collection of traditional Japanese woodblock prints, open only when the owner feels like it.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

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

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

Japanese company creates clone dolls that reside in the "uncanny valley."

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.