The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

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

This snack factory boasts several tributes to its popular line of rice crackers, including a quasi-shrine.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

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

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

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

This traditional Japanese-style house doubles as one of James Turrell's colorful works of art.

Believed to hold the remains of Japan's most infamous fox spirit, this stone is said to kill those who dare approach.

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

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

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

Existing for more than four centuries, the last of Hakone’s historic teahouses serves a sweet, mold-based rice drink.

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

The former home of queer novelist Yoshiya Nobuko memorializes her contributions to modern-day manga.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

Nestled in an unassuming residential area, this "forbidden forest" is rumored to spirit away those who dare to enter.

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.

Haunted house kitsch meets Japanese folklore at this theme bar where patrons can “die” and have their own mock funeral.

A charming, homemade vending machine dispenses burgers and sandwiches at this hole-in-the-wall bakery.