Places akiraa1 Wants to Go

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

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

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

A small Japanese village claims to be the final resting place of the son of God (and God's other son's ear).

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

These wondrously illuminated caverns extend under the mountains of the Fukushima Prefecture.

This traditional Japanese-style house doubles as one of James Turrell's colorful works of art.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

Visitors to this museum will discover that kaleidoscopes are much more than toys.

Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

One of the few surviving World War II-era air-raid shelters in Tokyo.

Hidden by the roadside in the Iya Valley, this gem brings together folk monsters and the region's unique geography.

This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

Perhaps the world's cheapest vending machines.

Exploring crime and punishment in feudal and pre-modern Japan.

A calico cat named Tama was the wildly popular Super Station Master at this train stop in southeast Japan.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.