Places adyban07 Wants to Go

The headquarters of one of Japan’s leading astronomy research institutions features several historic observatory facilities and a 2,000-year-old burial mound.

The lesser-known eastern counterpart to Kyoto’s famous fox shrine.

Over 80 years old, this hand-dug tunnel is a Chinese-style portal to another world.

A relatively young Buddhist temple on hilltop, dedicated to a statue relocated from Mount Atago.

An ancient mountain-cut pass runs largely forgotten in the suburbs of Kamakura.

The site of a prehistoric settlement spanning millennia, complete with a reconstructed timber circle.

A 20,000-year-old fossilized forest is preserved at this unique museum.

Japan Railways' southernmost train station offers a view of a volcano and a mailbox said to grant happiness.

For half a century, this Arabian-inspired retro café has been an oasis for locals in Okinawa’s central tourist area.

In the former treasury of a popular temple, a rare sculptural depiction of Kannon’s diverse avatars.

This Spanish theme park stands out in the Japanese countryside.

Once upon a time in Kamakura, a five-headed dragon fell in love with an Indian water goddess.

This former factory contains an amazing collection of around 400 mint-condition Nissan cars.

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

This traditional Japanese shrine is dedicated to four Shinto deities.

Home to 800-year-old zen basin, a 400-year-old pilgrim’s path, and a century-old industrial grotto.

Haunted by a giant white snake, this pond is said to bring the rain and pubic hair.

Remnants of an old bank adorn this station's brick wall.

An eerie cluster of medieval cave-like tombs carved out of a cliff, hidden in a historic mountain pass.

This dazzling three-story shop showcases the art and history of music boxes, a popular novelty in Japan.

The 650 red and white Japanese plum trees of this Tokyo neighborhood blossom each spring.

In 806, Kobo Daishi began meditating on Mount Misen. The Buddhist monk lit this holy fire, which has been kept burning for 1,200 years.

Since Tokyo's Kiyosu Bridge was inspired by a historic bridge that crossed over the Rhine, this viewing spot is known as a "view of Cologne."

A lone torii arch stands on a coastal rock where a deity is said to have landed.