Kyoto, Japan
Kiyomizu-Dera Temple
A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Tokyo, Japan
Odaiba Statue of Liberty
This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.
Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Tokyo, Japan
Alice on Wednesday
Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.
Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima's Hypocenter
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Tokyo, Japan
Hachiko
After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.
Kyoto, Japan
Ryōan-ji
The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.
Kyoto, Japan
Sanjūsangen-dō
1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.
Hatsukaichi, Japan
Itsukushima Shrine
This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.
Kyoto, Japan
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
The 10,000 Torii shrine.
Nara, Japan
Tōdai-ji Daibutsuden (The Great Buddha Hall)
This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.
Fujinomiya-shi, Japan
Aokigahara Forest
A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.
Permanently Closed
Tokyo, Japan
Fantasy Dining Alice in a Labyrinth
Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.
