This temple is steeped in local folklore involving a teakettle and a raccoon dog.

A hub of information on tropical diseases and their treatments.

Modern Japanese museum is buried by snow annually.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

The giant figure on the back of this turtle-shaped temple actually hides a memorial pendulum.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

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

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

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

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

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

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

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

The original location of the eponymous site of Japan’s Yayoi period is now lost in time.

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

This “grave” memorializes the 53 rakugo stories that were once banned by the national censorship.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

This small park holds what remains of a former prison and execution ground.