A 1000-year-old shrine in Kyoto with a poorly planned sacred arch.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.

Once a major cursed object, this frog-shaped rock has become a source of good luck

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

A rare specimen of an iconic extinct animal in downtown Sydney.

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.

A collaboration of art and ornithology mourns the calls of Sydney's lost birds.

Located alongside the famous Salamanca Market and in sight of Parliament House, this large and elaborate monument is hard to miss, split into two sections and standing some 14 meters tall.

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

People can't get enough of these adorable Japanese photobooths.

The word 'wunderkammer' translates as 'wonder-chamber'. This Wunderkammer is both a museum and a retail store.