Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

A peaceful place to spot the rare and iconic red-crowned crane.

These medieval wooden bridge pillars appeared out of nowhere in the aftermath of a huge earthquake.

After an Englishmen was killed by a samurai here in 1862, a two-day war changed the course of Japanese history.

This ornate example of 19th-century Chinese architecture is one of only a handful of Confucius shrines in Japan.

This one-of-a-kind shrine is dedicated to a girl who was too beautiful for her own good.

Just outside Tokyo, a 45-story-high observatory with a stunning view of Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji.

The world's narrowest strait is often mistaken for a canal.

This unusual "magical shrine" honors a legendary raccoon-dog god that stowed away to Japan from some far-off land.

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

At the time of its construction, this type of door was nearly unheard of.

Once a huge limestone cave that collapsed thousands of years ago, this scenic ravine is also an important archaeological site.

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

Outside of where Tsukiji Market once stood, these memorials honor the spirits of the fallen fish, shrimp, and eggs used for nigiri.

The largest seated Buddha statue in Japan is the centerpiece of an abandoned complex in a quiet, seaside town.

It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.

The groundbreaking Japanese shrine maiden who invented the art of kabuki.

At a Japanese train station, a goddess emerges from a dumpling.

Open since 1690, this former teahouse makes “strength mochi” based on the centuries-old recipe.

This frescoed ancient burial mound is a colorful window into China’s influence in early Japan.

Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.

This public bathroom takes the form of a 19th-century lighthouse that once stood on the spot.

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

Chiseled out of a sandstone cliff, one farmer's unfinished art project lies in ruins.