Places danielrthorne Wants to Go

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Named for the DeFoe novel inspired by a stranded sailor, this island is known for its rare plants and extreme beauty.

Impossibly life-like natural history models created out of glass by a father and son.

Half of a waterfall goes into the river while the other half seems to disappear.

These curious caverns have been home to mushrooms, gangsters, and disco.

Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.

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

A geological bull's-eye visible from outer space.

An isolated dive site teeming with cnidarians.

This small primate research island is teeming with playing, fighting wild monkeys.

Spiral alpine structure provides an alternative experience of viewing the Matterhorn.

The bizarre visions of H.R. Giger, tucked away in a Swiss medieval city.

Caves famous for the dragon-slaying saint who lived there.

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

450 dead and frozen fish, proudly on display in Japan.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

Modern Japanese museum is buried by snow annually.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.