Places angusyallop Wants to Go

One of Indonesia's tallest, this waterfall takes a 390-foot plunge into the Lake Toba caldera.

Site of the largest volcanic eruption in the last 25 million years, one which may have nearly wiped out humanity altogether.

This sacred cave temple is home to thousands of bats and according to legend, a giant snake king.

One of the largest bamboo bridges in Asia, located right next to a bamboo school.

The sculpture shows a water rat turning the world upside-down, landing an elephant on its head.

An exhibit of endangered species confiscated from smugglers and passengers.

A nouveau-riche hilltop “palace” that once provided lodging to more than a hundred fishermen.

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

This park boasts a unusual collection of curious monuments from around the world, from Micronesia to Antarctica.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

This shrine dedicated to a legendary swordsman has become a pilgrimage site for the ill and infirmed.

A few hidden stones are said to bring fortune and love.

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

Perhaps the world's cheapest vending machines.

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

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

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

A disconnected rotary phone for "calling" lost loved ones offered a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

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

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.