Places Beezus Wants to Go

High in the trees or suspended between cables, these surreal structures are the works of a unique Japanese architect.

A mile-long trail of pottery culture, full of clay pipes and lucky cats, including one that’s 12.5 feet tall.

The first Venetian glass exhibit in Japan and one of the largest in the world.

Walls of VHS tapes adorn this Golden Gai B horror movie themed bar.

This sculpture bears a tragic backstory that may have inspired a hauntingly beautiful children's song.

An eclectic temple with Chinese architecture, Korean lion-dogs, an Indian god and a legendary 700-year-old tree.

They say the internet is forever but just in case, the shiba inu behind an iconic meme has been immortalized in bronze.

Guarding the city of Chiyoda is a bizarre insectile creature with a name no one can pronounce.

This century-old electronics store-turned-cafe serves comforting, retro fare.

A network of ancient tunnels and vaulted chambers with mystical Buddhist reliefs, built for ascetic training.

Home to herbal cosmetics, teas, and a unique set of dolls known as kitchen witches.

This airy five-floor library and museum houses thousands of books and rotating exhibits on Japanese monsters and anime.

Rice balls symbolize fate and relationship at this adorable shrine, which was once dedicated to the Buddhist Devil.

A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

Japan's first automaton went missing, only to be revived by the Osaka Science Museum.

More tin toys than you can shake a clapping monkey at.

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

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

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.