An abandoned Art Deco hotel nestled on the side of a wooded mountain.

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.

The hometown of a beloved manga artist created a treasure hunt for his popular ghostly characters.

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.

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

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

This futuristic public park includes large sculptures and an artificial geyser.

Japan's longest-running music festival takes place on an isolated butterfly-shaped island.

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

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

A free display of artistic lifesize dinosaur sculptures in a backyard garden.

This last stalwart of the now-forgotten feminist restaurant movement has been serving food in an activist atmosphere since 1977.

A lone tower rises above the cliffs in a city park, offering fantastic views of the Connecticut landscape.

The highest point in Connecticut was incorrectly memorialized before surveyors discovered the actual spot.

A miniature village lies nearly forgotten in the forest by the side of a major highway.

The ruins of an abandoned 18th-century town that is slowly being reclaimed by the forest.

Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.

This "thrice-cursed" island is allegedly home to Captain Kidd's lost treasure.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

This small-town Connecticut restaurant gives each diner a free book from its vast library.