Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

A famous hotel houses an impression collection of mini dioramas and giant doll houses.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

A cursed torii gate still stands on the edge of Haneda Airport, decades after its shrine's relocation.

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

This fountain was once heralded as the largest in the world.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

The 10-foot-wide Long Beach home was built on a dare.

A Masterpiece with a Tragic History.

Southern California’s Theme Park Beginnings.

America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

A "haunted" landmark on the coast of Southern California.