This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.

This mountain's identity is stuck somewhere between a nightmare and a scenic tourist attraction.

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

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

A disconnected rotary phone for "calling" lost loved ones offered a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

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

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

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

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

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

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese Shrine.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

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

The magical, mossy forest that inspired Princess Mononoke.

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

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

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