Places denese3142 Wants to Go

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

The third-tallest statue in the world depicts the "Buddha of Infinite Light," complete with observation deck in his chest.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

A massive wintry wall of snow up to 66 feet tall flanks a highway through Japan's mountains.

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

This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

Crawl through the hole in the middle of this stone to break off a bad relationship or initiate a good one.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

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

We heard you like volcanoes so we put a volcano in your volcano so you can die for sure...

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

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

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

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.

Every color in the rainbow awaits.

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

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

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

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

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