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

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

You can still find treasures on the pebbly beaches of one of the world's oldest jade-producing areas.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

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.

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

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

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

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

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

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

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

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

One of the first hotel rooms in a pod.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

A restaurant modeled after feudal Japan, where the waitstaff are trained as ninjas.

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

The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.