Yamanouchi, Japan
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.
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Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Ishinomaki, Japan
Cat Island
On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.
Kyoto, Japan
Sagano Bamboo Forest
The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.
Kitakyushu, Japan
Wisteria Tunnel
An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.
Mitaka, Japan
Ghibli Museum
A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.
Los Angeles, California
Reggie The Alligator
Raised illegally, Reggie now lives at the Los Angeles Zoo after authorities spent years tracking him down.
Permanently Closed
Los Angeles, California
Cakeland.LA
A cake-themed art installation tucked away in historic Chinatown.
Los Angeles, California
Galápagos Tortoise Skeleton
This rare tortoise skeleton has been hanging around the downtown Los Angeles museum for over a century.
Los Angeles, California
The Houdini Estate
A master of deception, Harry Houdini's greatest trick may have been living in two places at once.
Los Angeles, California
The Moore Lab of Zoology
One of the world's largest collections of rare and magnificent bird specimens.
Los Angeles, California
Wat Thai Temple Food Market
Every weekend, the parking lot of this Buddhist temple turns into a Thai street-food paradise.
Los Angeles, California
Janis Joplin’s Hotel Room
The hotel room where Janis Joplin tragically died has now become a makeshift shrine to the singer.
Los Angeles, California
Feral Cat Colonies of Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Dozens of feral felines rule a segment of Hollywood's only graveyard.
Los Angeles, California
Heritage Square Museum
Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.
Los Angeles, California
Marilyn Monroe's Crypt
Her final resting place was intended to be modest and private, but the power of her popularity continues to draw visitors.
Los Angeles, California
Halloween House
Everyone remembers Laurie Strode from Halloween, but this is the house where most of the blood was shed.
Los Angeles, California
Rosenheim Mansion
This 'Murder House' grand mansion has starred in everything from Bones to Buffy.
Los Angeles, California
The El Segundo Butterfly Preserve
A ghost town at the airport is now a refuge for blue butterflies.
Los Angeles, California
Ferndell Nature Museum
A common entry point to the Griffith Observatory trail holds its own wonders.
Los Angeles, California
The Masque
The remains of the first punk club in L.A.
Los Angeles, California
Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens
A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.
Los Angeles, California
Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
This serene oasis in an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood holds some of Gandhi's ashes and got Elvis into Eastern Philosophy.
Los Angeles, California
Venice of America Canals
After starting as a whimsical tourist attraction that eventually found its way to ruin, these renovated canals offer a lush and exotic locale on the Pacific Coast.
Los Angeles, California
The Magic Castle
The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.
