Giant sand sculptures of famous people and places are on display near the Tottori sand dunes.

Oddly touching memorial to a little-remembered nuclear tragedy.

Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.

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

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

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

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

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

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

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

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

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

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

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

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

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.