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

Nestled in an unassuming residential area, this "forbidden forest" is rumored to spirit away those who dare enter it.

Believed to hold the remains of Japan's most infamous fox spirit, this stone is said to kill those who dare approach.

A cursed torii gate still stands on the edge of Haneda Airport, decades after its shrine's relocation.

The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.

This mythical weapon stuck on the mountaintop is also the site of the first honeymoon in Japan's history.

A town's namesake rock has served as a spiritual matchmaker for hundreds of years.

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

A long-worshipped mountain, considered a "power spot" and suspected to be an ancient pyramid by some.

This unusual "magical shrine" honors a legendary raccoon-dog god that stowed away to Japan from some far-off land.

This subway station is named after a local legend about supernatural dancing cats.

This 400-year-old noodle joint was once frequented by a fox-turned-monk, according to local folklore.

A long-forgotten homage to an eldritch, sassy spider yōkai that was once worshipped here as a god.

Visitors are encouraged to fish for water goblins at this haunted pool.

Electricians pray for luck at this place where, according to legend, the god of thunder was once trapped.

A mystical shrine dedicated to a forest that once covered the area and the legendary fox spirit who lived there.

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

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.