The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

An LED art installation composed of 600 poles wrapped in kimono fabric.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

Model trains whizz around an extensive room-sized diorama of Kyoto City.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

These turtle-shaped concrete stepping stones provide a unique river crossing in central Kyoto.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

Birthplace of the Tendai sect and home to the marathon monks.

This massive piece of artwork weighs more than 250 tons, and was designed as a tribute to the first president of the United Arab Emirates.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This holy site either displays a centuries-old cross or a complete fake.

People can't get enough of these adorable Japanese photobooths.

Come for the flowers, stay for the bats!

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.

The Victoria-era quarantine station for Sydney.

This historic Melbourne bullet factory is fully encased in a massive glass and steel cone.

An abandoned jewel of a ballroom on the top floor of Australia’s busiest rail station echoes with the sounds of a bygone era.

This classic photo booth was saved from destruction by the local community.

Home to the oldest operating roller coaster in the Southern Hemisphere.

You'll find the little birds tucked within the rocks of this Australian beach.