Places Alpy Wants to Go

Enter this dragon-shaped temple to see animatronic scenes depicting heaven and hell.

A monument to placate the spirits of an ancient forest.

You can still see the remains of a sacred 3,000-year-old cypress.

A shrine for a once-beloved historic figure, whose mythology has been discredited.

Visit this church that's shaped like a giant glass pump either to cater to women or to reference a tragic local tale. Or both.

A small alleyway lined with locally drawn scenes of nostalgic anime and cartoon characters.

Try Taiwan's iconic Apple Bread—which traditionally contains no apples—at the bakery that invented it.

The longest skywalk in Taiwan.

Life-size animals and furniture made entirely from cardboard fill this odd paper-themed restaurant.

High rises built to house displaced military personnel and their families form a unique cylindrical shape.

Housed in a Japanese colonial-era bank, this cafe pours next-level cold brew.

This historic 19th-century building was the center of British trade and diplomacy in Taiwan.

A Japanese-era military tunnel is now a psychedelic art exhibit.

This seaside museum boasts a colorful collection of over 3,000 shells, the largest in Taiwan.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

The only museum dedicated to the American street artist is in rural Japan.

Children's literature inside, forest all around.

An unusual structure of stone and glass honoring one of Japan’s most eminent Christian leaders who founded the non-church movement.

Nine healing baths available only to those who stay in this quaint town, said to have inspired 'Spirited Away.'

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

This abandoned park is home to hundreds of stone statues ranging from humans to mystical beings.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.