Places Ashleybeebee Wants to Go

A stunning, storied set of waterfalls you can walk to from the city’s main train station in less than 15 minutes

A collection of the specialized tools used to construct Japan’s beautiful architecture.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

According to local legend, anyone who falls on these temple steps will turn into a cat.

Visitors to this temple are greeted by a massive collection of wooden dolls said to bring good fortune.

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

An LED art installation composed of 600 poles wrapped in kimono fabric.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

These turtle-shaped concrete stepping stones provide a unique river crossing in central Kyoto.

Royal milk tea was invented here at the Far Eastern capital of Sir Thomas Lipton’s tea empire

150 kinds of unique sundaes and gigantic parfaits await at Kyoto’s iconic vintage café

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

Enjoy a flaming concoction steeped in steampunk, magic, and alchemy at this experimental cocktail bar.