This phallic temple was erected in the forest to honor the tragic death of a samurai lord's son.

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

A giant robo-cockroach building devours Tokyo.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

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 taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

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