Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.

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

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

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

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.

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.”

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

Haunted house kitsch meets Japanese folklore at this theme bar where patrons can “die” and have their own mock funeral.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.