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

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

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.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

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

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

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

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.