Places ferrothornisdevil Wants to Go

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

This ornate example of 19th-century Chinese architecture is one of only a handful of Confucius shrines in Japan.

The floats housed in this hall are more than 100 years old, and are brought out for an annual celebration.

A bizarre, tuberculosis sanatorium-themed café moonlighting as an underground art gallery.

Fans line up at the crack of dawn for a slurpy bowl of deliciousness at this noodle counter inside a factory.

A rare example of an ancient Japanese hill castle believed to be the fortress of a legendary demon.

A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

Museum dedicated to the largest battleship ever built.

A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

Row through this enchanted narrow chasm whose stones are said to resemble dragon scales.

Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.

A collection of nearly 5,000 yokai-themed toys, sculptures, and more, dating from the 1700s to the present day.

The site of a famous samurai duel.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

Hanging over one of Japan’s “hidden valleys,” these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.

Though it won't take you far, the wood train housed at this station is the last of its kind in Japan.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.