Places dbone Wants to Go

Home to the world's oldest wooden building.

A statue of a mischievous raccoon towers over this city park.

This little known mountain has claimed four times as many lives as Everest.

High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.

The world's longest tunnel with an undersea section.

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

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

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

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'