Places bkrisb18 Wants to Go

Next door to Tokyo DisneySea is a giant sculpture created by Taro Okamoto symbolizing the dynamism of life.

A hidden gallery exhibits intricate, decades-old Buddhist reliefs.

A site where ten to twenty thousand Edo-era prisoners were put to death.

Composed of scrap metal, a pair of platform-length murals chronicle Japan’s history, from the Big Bang to the development of modern Tokyo.

Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.

The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

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

This abandoned, spaceship-like building is home to a museum so unpopular that it has been put on hiatus for over two decades.

The 650 red and white Japanese plum trees of this Tokyo neighborhood blossom each spring.

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

This strange mural located in the Ueno station is filled with traditional Japanese symbolism.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

Discover the mummified remains of Ancient Egypt in the middle of metropolitan Tokyo.

A lonely chimpanzee lures you into a narrow alley leading to this hidden shrine.

The train engine is tucked under an apartment building on a quiet Tokyo street.

A Buddhist temple on an artificial island that houses a monument to the fugu fish.

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

Daikon radishes are offered to the Japanese Buddhist counterpart of the Hindu god Ganesha at this historic hilltop temple.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

Only recently added to the shrine, this googly-eyed snail demon of unknown origin is said to have eye-healing powers.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

This cozy café is housed in a repurposed pharmacy originally built in 1927.

This gnome sculpture and his wonderous hat forces train passengers to do a double-take.