Visitors to this temple are greeted by a massive collection of wooden dolls said to bring good fortune.

A Japanese train station built around a 700-year-old camphor tree.

An unlikely hit, this museum is dedicated to the inventor of instant ramen and cup noodles.

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

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

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

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

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

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

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

This historic Amsterdam bar used to accept sailor's monkeys as payment.

Famed for its pie, this eatery has a hidden tunnel that allowed Catholics to secretly walk to church during the Reformation.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.