Places Antahny Wants to Go

A dilapidated amusement park with a million-dollar view.

An eerie maze of industrial factories looks like something out of a dystopian sci-fi.

An abandoned Art Deco hotel nestled on the side of a wooded mountain.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

A massive wintry wall of snow up to 66 feet tall flanks a highway through Japan's mountains.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

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

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

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

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.