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

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

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

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

This centuries-old gothic monster has been converted into a sprawling, glossy bookstore.

Take a walk in a recreation of ancient Rome.

Japan's corrupt-mental-institution themed restaurant offers diners a chance to eat inside of filthy cells.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

The Bauhaus-style former industrial complex is considered the world's most beautiful coal mine.

An industrial relic is now one of Europe's most staggering art spaces.

This "floating railway" is one of the world's oldest monorail systems.

This former steel and coal plant is now a neon-lit industrial fantasia.

Be it nature, art, or abandoned military architecture this eclectic German "museum" has you covered.

Twisted buildings adorn the banks of the Rhine river.

This futuristic German television spire is actually the world's largest digital clock.

You will not be able to miss this building.

One of the few standing Roman lighthouses and a labyrinth of tunnels are a couple of the secrets at this historic castle.

This medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river looks just like it did hundreds of years ago.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

Largest illuminated advertisement sign in the world.